This is my tenth year as a speech - language pathologist (SLP), so to say that time flies, would be an understatement! I love kids and always have, so working with them, as part of my career, was an easy decision! It was not until my first year in college, however, that the field of speech - language pathology became my ultimate journey.
I work on a multitude of different skills and each skill is specific to the needs of the student. Varying the levels of support, i.e. using visuals or modeling, are always in my toolbox, so that I am able to make each session with the student(s) meaningful. I enjoy working with children by getting to know them, understanding their needs, and also communicating and working with their teachers and parents. We are a team that wants to help the student make progress and move forward with their speech and language needs. No one technique works for every student. As I get to know a student, I begin to employ the strategies that I feel are most beneficial to them.
In all honesty, I love what I do! I love seeing students every day and working with them on their objectives. My days are never boring! With every little success a student has, I feel joy for them, knowing how hard they have worked. It is the best feeling! All levels of success are celebrated, as they should be! Giving the students a sense of pride and accomplishment, also helps them realize that they are making progress and doing a great job with their goals.
The benefit of having a few years of experience in this field is that I have had the opportunity to learn and collaborate with many professionals in the field (and continue to do so). By attending professional development conferences regularly, collaborating with teachers and staff, as well as talking with students and parents, I gain knowledge daily.
As a speech - language pathologist, I believe that effective communication is an important part of a students’ life. Collaboration with parents, teachers, and other professionals helps the student be successful, especially when they are able to generalize skills outside of the therapy setting. Learning is a life long quest that never ends, given the new research that becomes available every day. I look forward to each new day, exploring the information I have around me, and assisting students with their speech and language goals.
I work on a multitude of different skills and each skill is specific to the needs of the student. Varying the levels of support, i.e. using visuals or modeling, are always in my toolbox, so that I am able to make each session with the student(s) meaningful. I enjoy working with children by getting to know them, understanding their needs, and also communicating and working with their teachers and parents. We are a team that wants to help the student make progress and move forward with their speech and language needs. No one technique works for every student. As I get to know a student, I begin to employ the strategies that I feel are most beneficial to them.
In all honesty, I love what I do! I love seeing students every day and working with them on their objectives. My days are never boring! With every little success a student has, I feel joy for them, knowing how hard they have worked. It is the best feeling! All levels of success are celebrated, as they should be! Giving the students a sense of pride and accomplishment, also helps them realize that they are making progress and doing a great job with their goals.
The benefit of having a few years of experience in this field is that I have had the opportunity to learn and collaborate with many professionals in the field (and continue to do so). By attending professional development conferences regularly, collaborating with teachers and staff, as well as talking with students and parents, I gain knowledge daily.
As a speech - language pathologist, I believe that effective communication is an important part of a students’ life. Collaboration with parents, teachers, and other professionals helps the student be successful, especially when they are able to generalize skills outside of the therapy setting. Learning is a life long quest that never ends, given the new research that becomes available every day. I look forward to each new day, exploring the information I have around me, and assisting students with their speech and language goals.