Anne Thompson
KINGSTON,ON
Summary
Seeking a part-time position following 38 years working as a Speech Language Pathologist in various settings including school board, home care, hospitals.
Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, willingness to interact with the public, and desire to help others
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
Napanee, ON
09.2003 - 09.2023
- Assessed and provided Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) to students with minimal verbal speech
- Assessed speech and language skills of students with autism, and provided recommendations to school teams
- Provided consultation, training, coaching and on-going support to educator teams
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Speech Language Pathologist
St. Mary's Of The Lake Hospital
Kingston, ON
01.2000 - 09.2003
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Teacher of English as a Second Language
Cuahuanac School
Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
08.1998 - 06.1999
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking, both school-aged and adult language learners
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives, to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
Education
Diploma - Teachers of English As A Second Language
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON06.1998
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
University of Western Ontario
London, ON06.1985
Skills
- Documentation and Reporting
- Communication Strategies
- Decision-Making
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
09.2003 - 09.2023
Speech Language Pathologist
St. Mary's Of The Lake Hospital
01.2000 - 09.2003
Teacher of English as a Second Language
Cuahuanac School
08.1998 - 06.1999
Diploma - Teachers of English As A Second Language
Algonquin College
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
University of Western Ontario