Melissa Trueman
Summary
Dynamic and enthusiastic Speech-Language Pathologist performing client-first therapy services to a specialized clientele. Solid reputation for compassion, organization and communication. Enjoys working in team settings aiming to achieve a common goal. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Looking to expand clinical experience and continue to learn.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language-Pathologist
Lethbridge-Layton-Mackay Rehabilitation Centre
08.2022 - Current
- Evaluated and treated children 0-7 years old in the context of a diagnosed congenital or acquired hearing loss.
- Created and implemented tailored intervention plans intended to address speech and language difficulties in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
- Provided Intensive Functional Rehabilitation (IFR) post-cochlear implant surgery.
- Provided education, parent-coaching and counseling throughout the different stages of intervention, from diagnosis to treatment.
- Provided treatment using a total communication approach model.
- Record clients interventions through excellent note taking and documentation practices.
Speech-Pathology Assistant
Institut Raymond-Dewar Rehabilitation Centre
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Responsible to plan and deliver therapy sessions to pre-school children in French.
- Developed clinical skills to address language disorders and childhood apraxia of speech.
- Worked alongside interdisciplinary team.
- Counsel and educate parents on therapy techniques and home practices.
Education
Masters of Science Applied M.Sc(A) - Communication Disorders- Speech-Language Pathology
McGill University
Montreal, QC08.2022
Bachelors of Health Sciences (BHSc) - Honours Specialization in Rehabilitation Scieces
Western University
London, ON06.2018
Teaching - Teachers College
Western University
London, ONSkills
- Fluently bilingual in English and French
- Specialization in Aural Rehabilitation
- Knowledge of basic ASL signs
- Excellent collaboration in a teamwork setting
- Passionate, strong communicator and intrinsically motivated
- Organized and skillful at documentation practices
- Part of OOAQ and in process of transferring to CALSPO
Accomplishments
- Completed 1 year of Teachers College, experience working in schools and collaborating with educators.
- Language and Working Memory Lab at Western University. Working as research assistant alongside Dr. Lisa Archibald.
- Learning Disabilities Association of Peel Region (LDPAR) - Academic Tutor.
Certification
· MBSImp (Student Training)
Additional Information
Currently living and practicing as a registered Speech-Language Pathologist in Montreal, QC. Moving back to Ontario to rejoin family and loved ones. Actively transferring certification to CALSPO, soon to be finalized.
Rerferences
Available upon request
Timeline
Speech-Language-Pathologist
Lethbridge-Layton-Mackay Rehabilitation Centre
08.2022 - Current
Speech-Pathology Assistant
Institut Raymond-Dewar Rehabilitation Centre
06.2021 - 08.2021
Masters of Science Applied M.Sc(A) - Communication Disorders- Speech-Language Pathology
McGill University
Bachelors of Health Sciences (BHSc) - Honours Specialization in Rehabilitation Scieces
Western University
Teaching - Teachers College
Western University
· MBSImp (Student Training)
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