Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Internship
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Language Known
Certification
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Nivya Wilson

6697 Cropp Street, Niagara Falls,Canada

Summary

Experienced Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist with 6 years of experience. Specialized in addressing communication disorders, hearing aids, and cochlear implants. Expertise in clinical diagnostic and habilitation/rehabilitation of hearing and speech language disorders. Recently passed the CETP exam in February 2025, now eligible for CASLPO general certification.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Communication Disorders Assistant

Niagara Children’s Centre
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • Carries out both individual and group communication examinations and intervention programs in accordance with the objectives specified by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
  • Area of treatment include social communication, alternative and augmentative communication, receptive and expressive language, and literacy.
  • Interdisciplinary Approach (Occupational therapist, Physiotherapist, Behavioural Therapist)
  • Preparation of therapy materials.
  • Assist centre programs and promotional activities related to Speech and Language development.
  • Worked with Pre-schoolers children with autism spectrum disorder

Hearing Aid Receptionist

Costco
06.2023 - 11.2023
  • Managed front desk operations, ensuring efficient scheduling and appointment management.
  • Handled multi-line phone system and coordinated visitor access and maintained security protocols for office premises.
  • Implemented filing systems, enhancing document retrieval efficiency and organization.
  • Explaining the ADP policy and it is implementation based on client file.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies, ensuring timely replenishment and cost-effective purchasing.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.

Developmental Support Worker

Niagara Support Service (NSS)
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Follows individual support plan and supports in achieving of goals for each individuals
  • Provided emotional support to individuals as needed
  • Administers medications and ensures proper storage of medication to ensure safety
  • Implemented daily living skills training to promote client self-sufficiency and confidence.
  • Facilitated individual support plans to enhance client independence and well-being.
  • Monitored client progress and reported changes to interdisciplinary teams for timely interventions.

Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist

PSG Hospitals
11.2020 - 05.2022
  • Working with a team of ENT’s, Pediatricians, Neurologists and Psychologists.
  • Speech and Language assessment & intervention (Adult Cases- Voice disorders, Dysphagia, Aphasia, Dysarthria and Child language disorders – Autism, Intellectual disability, etc).
  • To conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
  • To conduct pre and post test for cochlear implant ( mapping, intra-op and auditory verbal therapy).
  • Worked with Advance Bionics and MED-EL implants
  • Conducted comprehensive audiological assessments to diagnose hearing disorders and recommend appropriate interventions.

Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist

Claritone Hearing Aid Centre
03.2020 - 10.2020
  • Performed screening and assessment of various speech and language disorders by using appropriate diagnostic test materials and carried out suitable intervention plans for individuals with various communication disorders.
  • Followed a strict therapy program with realistic goals.
  • Measured hearing acuity of patients of all ages using pure tone audiometry (ARPHI) and Middle Ear Analyzer (MAICO).
  • Carry out special tests and correlate the various test results.
  • Conducted Hearing Aid Programming and Dispensing.

Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist

Hearing Aid Centre
07.2016 - 03.2020
  • Speech & Language Assessment (test materials- REELS, M-CHAT, CARS, WAB, LPT etc.) and intervention. (Language disorders, Articulation and Phonological Processing Disorders, Dysphagia, Voice and Fluency disorders).
  • Counsels, educates and instructs patients and their families regarding their speech-language pathology treatment.
  • Conducted PureTone Audiometry (HARP INVENTIS), Middle Ear Analyzer (FLUTE), BrainstemEvoked Myogenic Potentials, Oto Acoustic Emission –Diagnostic, Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (GSI –AUDERA), Cortical Auditory Evoked Potential (CAEP), Real ear measurements (TRUMPET INVENTIS) and special tests.
  • Hearing Aid Trial & fitting of various suppliers such as Phonak, Hansaton, Siemens, Beltone, Rexton, A& M, Coselgi , and Widex.

Education

Pre- Community service -

Niagara College
Welland, ON
04.2024

Autism Behavioural Science - undefined

Niagara College
Welland, ON
04.2023

Masters - Audiology and Speech Language Pathology

Bangalore University
05.2016

Bachelor - Audiology and Speech Language Pathology

Mangalore University
03.2014

Skills

  • Fast learner
  • Time management
  • Computer skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Relationship building
  • Problem-solving

Internship

As a part of my master’s program, I have worked as anaudiologist and speech language pathologist in:

• Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital, Karnataka, India

• Dr. B R Ambedkar Medical College, Karnataka, India

• Rail wheel factory hospital, Karnataka, India

• Baptist Hospital, Karnataka, India

• Screening camps for hearing and speech and language problems conducted by the college and other NGO’s (Non-Governmental Organizations)

As a part of my bachelor’s degree, I have completed a one year internship as a clinician under supervision in the following places

• St. Johns Medical Hospital, Karnataka, India

• Narayana Hrudayalaya Multispeciality Hospital, Karnataka, India

• Lions Club Special Education Centre, Karnataka, India

• Dr. M.V. Shetty Hospital, Karnataka, India

• Guild of Service, Karnataka, India

Accomplishments

    Conferences

    • 51st National Conference of Indian Speech and Hearing Association (ISHACON), held in Karnataka, India (2019).

    • 3rd International Conference on Audiology Sciences” organized by Kasturba Medical College, Karnataka, India (2017).

    • Advances in Auditory Electrophysiological Evaluation & Neurophysiological Perspective In Assessment of Hyperacusis and Tinnitus” organized by Marthoma College of Special Education, Kerala, India (2016).

    • Attended one day awareness program on “Autism Spectrum Disorders: Early Intervention for young children with ASD – The Com DEALL model at Father Muller College of speech and hearing, Karnataka, India(2011).

    Workshops

    • Participated in a grand hearing aid distribution to 3911 beneficiaries, achieving the Guinness World Record of “Most people fitted with hearing aids in 8 hours,” Manipur, India (2016).

    • Evidence- based practices in the therapeutic management of voice disorders, Samvaad Institute of Speech & Hearing, Karnataka, India (2015).

    • Dysphagia – Current status & Management, held at Dr. M.V. Shetty College of Speech & Hearing, Karnataka, India (2014).

    Seminars

    • “Radiology and Audiology, Speech Language Pathology,” conducted by Madras Medical College, Tamil Nadu, India (2016).

    • “Electrically Evoked Responses Related to Cochlear Implants,” conducted by All India Institute Of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) Karnataka, India (2014).

    • “Audio-Video Methods: From Recording to Analysis”-Applications in Diagnosis & Intervention in Speech Language Pathology & Audiology, conducted by Indian Speech And Hearing Association Bengaluru Chapter (ISHA-BC), Karnataka (2014).

    • Seminar on Speech Language Therapy-Physiology & Current trends, Dr.M.VShetty College of Speech & Hearing, Mangalore, October-2010

Affiliations

  • Topic: Effects of temporal enhancement strategies on phrase perception in individuals with Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
  • Secured first place in an RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) conference in 2016.

Language Known

English
Malayalam
Hindi
Tamil
Kannada

Certification

• Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)- CRR A49515

• Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU)

• Indian Speech & Hearing Association (ISHA) Lifetime Membership – L15092624

• Indian Speech & Hearing Association Kerala State Branch (ISHA KSB) Membership – ISHA KSB L-541

• Completed 11 online courses on COVID-19 through WHO online, gaining 50 CRE points as per RCI circular no.7-16/RCI/2016 (2020).

  • Eligible to hold CASLPO general license.

Timeline

Communication Disorders Assistant

Niagara Children’s Centre
04.2024 - 08.2024

Hearing Aid Receptionist

Costco
06.2023 - 11.2023

Developmental Support Worker

Niagara Support Service (NSS)
01.2023 - 07.2023

Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist

PSG Hospitals
11.2020 - 05.2022

Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist

Claritone Hearing Aid Centre
03.2020 - 10.2020

Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist

Hearing Aid Centre
07.2016 - 03.2020

Autism Behavioural Science - undefined

Niagara College

Masters - Audiology and Speech Language Pathology

Bangalore University

Bachelor - Audiology and Speech Language Pathology

Mangalore University

Pre- Community service -

Niagara College
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