Laura Holmes

• Collaborated with Speech-Language Pathologists to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Educated families on strategies to facilitate communication development at home, enhancing overall progress in therapy sessions.
• Supported diverse populations, including children with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, stuttering challenges, and phonological disorders.
• Maintained detailed records of patient progress, allowing for better adjustments in treatment plans when needed.
• Collaborated with classroom teachers and school officials to design and implement instructional strategies.
• Liaised with multi-disciplinary team to incorporate treatment plan ideas, goals, and objectives.
• Increased patient engagement by creating interactive, fun, and stimulating speech therapy activities.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
• Assisted in the creation of visual aids for use during therapy sessions, promoting better understanding of concepts among patients.
• Contributed to increased clinic efficiency by managing caseloads effectively and prioritizing tasks according to importance and urgency.

Contractor in the following positions:

Legal Assistant - Corporate Law/Family Law/Immigration Law

• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Schedule appointments & handle reception
• Edit/Type/Proofread legal documents
• Update and organize minute book files
• Update client database
• Keep up-to-date with current laws
• Working knowledge of PC LAW

Vocal Performance Coach

• Motivate and inspire students to bring forth the best performance
• Teach vocal techniques/breath management skills
• Education on how to manage fears and gain confidence.

• Managed a caseload of up to 40 children.
• Planned and implemented home visits and Teleroo Calls.
• Assisted with hiring and training.
• Created thinking-based action plans, mapped social behaviors and completed functional behavior plans for students with disabilities.
• Worked with teachers, psychologists and other professionals to coordinate effective treatment plans.
• Documented clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on social skills training where patients could practice essential communication skills together.
• Supported, identified and celebrated developmental milestones to enhance relationship with patient.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.

• Created and implemented activities designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral motor control for speech production
• Collaborated with classroom teachers and school officials to design and implement instructional strategies.
• Assisted in the creation of visual aids for use during therapy sessions, promoting better understanding of concepts among patients.
• Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment.

• Created and managed weekly personal schedule to accommodate visits with families, initial evaluations and reviews.
• Encouraged social-emotional growth through modeling positive behaviors and fostering strong relationships between children and peers.
• Provided information on developmental milestones to coach families on incorporating modeled interventions into children's daily routines.
• Performed early intervention services and documented results.
• Constructed age-appropriate goals and outcomes to assist children with special needs and developmental delays.
• Acted as a liaison between parents and the treatment team; encouraged family involvement within the program.