Deirdre Murphy
Sierra Madre
Summary
Seeking a position as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the capacity of Supervisory responsibilities.
I have extensive experience with diagnosing and treating speech and language disorders across various age groups. I routinely utilize evidence-based practices to develop tailored therapy plans that address individual needs. I have a reputable track record of successful collaboration with educators, assistants, healthcare professionals, and families to achieve measurable improvements in communication skills. I have supervised many SLPA's and CF's over a span of 14 years with great success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech and Language Pathologist
Montebello Unified School District
06.2015 - 06.2024
- Experience with students from Pre-School to High School In varied environments. Duties included ongoing treatment related to individually tailored goals; and evaluations using both standardized assessments, dynamic assessments in conglomeration with astute diagnostic skills.
- Collaborated with educators and parents to support communication goals within classroom settings.
- Led training sessions for staff on speech and language development techniques and best practices.
- Monitored progress of students, adjusting interventions based on data-driven outcomes.
- Advocated for resources and services to enhance student access to speech therapy programs.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based intervention strategies for diverse student populations.
- Assessed student speech and language abilities to create individualized therapy plans.
- Supervised SLPA's according to ASHA guidelines. Supervised Clinical Fellows throughout my career.
- Mentored junior therapists in clinical practices and professional development opportunities.
SLP
Private contractor for vendors associated with Regional Center
01.2013 - 08.2020
- Services for 3 and under/speech and language services.
- Evaluation, treatment, goal and report writing.
- Supervision of SLPA's.
Speech and Language Pathologist
West Covina Unified School District
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Implementation of therapy, goal writing and assessment plans for preschool and school-aged children in the public school system with various communication problems including but not limited to: developmental apraxia, phonological deficits, articulation issues, language delays, intellectual disabilities, ED, pragmatic deficits, autism, specific language impairment, and auditory processing disorders among other primary and secondary eligibilities. Individual sessions outside of school setting for Home Health students considered medically fragile, implementation of goals and therapy, including but not limited to students with tracheotomies and various disorders under Other Health Impairment.
- Worked directly with SLPA's and CF's as a lead supervisor.
Speech and Language Pathologist
Los Angeles County of Education
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Implementation of therapy, goal writing and assessment plans for preschool and school-aged children in the public school system with various communication problems including developmental apraxia, phonological, articulation, language delays, intellectual disabilities, emotionally disturbed students, student with specific language impairment, and auditory processing disorders among others. Implementation of therapy, assessment plans and goals for students in the Autism Spectrum Related Disorders – Too (ASRD-Too) program. Supervision included four graduate students from CSULA and ongoing supervision of SLPA's. Integral IEP team member and advocate for students.
Educational language consultant
Speech, Language and Educational Associate
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Consultant at Head Start Preschools (Pacoima, Inglewood, Los Angeles, Central, Down Town area)
- Individual and small group speech instruction.
- Phonological awareness training for educators and students.
- Appropriate goal writing for individual students and group sessions.
- Documentation of daily progress.
- Completion of DRDP-Access and DRDP-R.
Speech & Language Pathologist Assistant
Pasadena Unified School District
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Managed behavior using appropriately designed management techniques.
- Provided treatment with supervision and including direct feedback from supervisors.
- Documented student progress toward meeting established objectives as stated in the treatment plan and reported this information to the supervising SLP.
- Assisted the SLP in collecting and tallying data for assessment purposes.
- Assisted the SLP with informal documentation during an intervention session (collecting and tallying data as directed by the SLP), prepared materials and assisted in other clerical duties as specified by the supervising SLP.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
Northridge, CA01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA)
Los Angeles, CA01.2006
Skills
- Proven history of reliability, accountability, and responsibility
- Outstanding communication and problem solving skills
- Profound openness to gaining new knowledge and skills
- Great ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
- In-depth ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public
- Strong ability to define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and collect data
- Excellent knowledge of developmental screening and assessment tools and procedures
- Excellent ability to collect pertinent student information for evaluations utilizing both standardized and dynamic assessment results
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Uncommon skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with individuals with disabilities
- Excellent skills in communicating effectively with a variety of people of various socio-economic and educational backgrounds
- Strong knowledge of speech and language disabilities
- Remarkable ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Individualized education plans
- Voice rehabilitation
- Speech sound disorders
- Supervision of Clinical Fellows and lead supervisor for SLPA's both in private practice and while employed and in the educational environment
Certification
- Speech and Language Pathologist - CCC
- Ongoing: Teacher Credential
- 2011 - Autism Institute Seminar Completed
Affiliations
Elected as a board member on the District 7 California Speech (2014-2017) -Language and Hearing Association board. Duties include advisory capacity, election of officials, and local and state law pertaining to the interest of Speech and language pathologist in the California region.
Summary of Experience
- I routinely carried a heavy caseload in the education arena, including but not limited to report writing, evaluations, supervision (SLPA/CF) treatment, goal writing, school based SLP experience from Kindergarten to Adult Rehabilitative Speech - Language services.
- Experienced Speech-language Pathologist with over 15 years of experience planning and administering speech language pathology evaluations; implementing appropriate treatment; evaluating students with a variety of diagnoses, documenting provision of care and treatment progress, utilizing support staff and participating in special projects as designated including medically fragile home health students.
- Supervised SLPA's and CF's over the course of my career with great success. Completed all mandatory Supervision CEU's as dictated by ASHA in order to be a lead supervisor.
Timeline
Speech and Language Pathologist
Montebello Unified School District
06.2015 - 06.2024
SLP
Private contractor for vendors associated with Regional Center
01.2013 - 08.2020
Speech and Language Pathologist
West Covina Unified School District
01.2012 - 01.2015
Speech and Language Pathologist
Los Angeles County of Education
01.2009 - 01.2012
Educational language consultant
Speech, Language and Educational Associate
01.2004 - 01.2008
Speech & Language Pathologist Assistant
Pasadena Unified School District
01.2002 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA)
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
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