Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Work
Certification
References
Timeline
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Gena Ash

Blackfalds,AB

Summary

Focused Speech Language Pathologist Assistant offering experience and a passion for client care. Well-organized and detail-oriented with a hardworking mindset. Well-versed in early intervention. Desiring a long-term position with a growing group.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CanSkate & StarSkate Coach

Viking Skating Club
Viking, AB
10.2015 - 03.2017
  • Volunteered as a coach and skated in the club myself before I obtained a position as paid coach for children ages 2 to 15.

Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

Alberta Health Services
Wainwright, AB
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Supported student treatment plan and key objectives by involving families in therapy process.
  • Detailed interventions taken and written student progress reports.
  • Experience in providing therapy to all ages of children.
  • Group therapy and AAC experience.

Bookkeeper

Bob Ash LTD
Viking, AB
01.2016 - 03.2021
  • Reviewed and calculated payroll for timely disbursement of paychecks and invoices.
  • Used technology to meet range of operational needs. (Word, Excel, Adobe, Quickbooks)

Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

Edmonton Catholic Schools
Edmonton, AB
03.2021 - 02.2024
  • Experience in providing speech therapy to all ages of children. Individually or in the classroom.
  • Teletherapy experience.
  • Provided individualized instruction for special needs students according to their IPPs.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to improve learning outcomes for students with disabilities.
  • Proficient with Touchchat and Powerschool programs.

Educational Assistant

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
Red Deer
02.2024 - Current
  • Provided individualized instruction for special needs students according to their IEPs.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop lesson plans that are tailored to each student's learning style and academic level.
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.

Education

Post- Diploma Bachelor - Health Sciences

University Of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB
04.2021

Diploma - Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Medicine Hat College
Medicine Hat, AB
04.2019

High School Diploma -

Viking School
Viking, AB
06.2017

Skills

  • Gentle and skilled with therapy procedures
  • Apraxia, AAC device knowledge
  • Time management proficiency
  • Observant, empathetic and patient qualities
  • Organized and punctual

Volunteer Work

  • Viking Skating Club
  • Kinsella Performing Arts/ Kinsella Rec and Ag Society
  • Viking Lions Club

Certification

  • Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) from Medicine Hat College
  • Full Class 5 Drivers License
  • Red Cross CPR & First Aid
  • Therapy Assistant Association of Alberta Member (ThAAA)
  • Speech & Audiology Canada (SAC) Member
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)

References

Kathy Bodnar - Emotional Behaviour Specialist (EBS) ECSD

Kathy.Bodnar@ecsd.net 

780-293-5893

Ashley Nutter - SLP ECSD, LIT Team 

Ashley.Nutter@ecsd.net

780-220-1653

Mandy Reed - Principal St. Patrick's Community School RDCRS

Mandy.Reed@rdcrs.ca

403-396-2042

Timeline

Educational Assistant

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
02.2024 - Current

Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

Edmonton Catholic Schools
03.2021 - 02.2024

Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

Alberta Health Services
05.2019 - 08.2019

Bookkeeper

Bob Ash LTD
01.2016 - 03.2021

CanSkate & StarSkate Coach

Viking Skating Club
10.2015 - 03.2017

Post- Diploma Bachelor - Health Sciences

University Of Lethbridge

Diploma - Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Medicine Hat College

High School Diploma -

Viking School

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