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Sarah Mohamed

Mississauga,ON

Summary

A diligent, eager, and accomplished speech therapist specializing in pediatric and school-age speech therapy. Focused on integrating innovation, creativity, and extensive experience to foster communication skills in children. Proficient in implementing inventive techniques and strategies to enhance language development, with a proven track record in clinical preschool speech/language development. Energized by the opportunity to apply exceptional interpersonal skills and dedication to unlock each child's full communicative potential.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Speech Therapist

Communication Kids
04.2023 - Current
  • Executed treatment plans and protocols effectively and meticulously under the direct guidance of a speech pathologist, resulting in tangible progress and enhanced speech and language skills for students.
  • Attained student/client engagement with the use of age-appropriate and culturally relevant materials during sessions.
  • Crafted and implemented with precision, achieving success conducting group therapy sessions targeting shared goals across multiple students/clients, fostering peer collaboration and encouragement during each session.
  • Executed comprehensive literacy strategies with improved efficiency, tailoring reading programs to individual student needs while seamlessly integrating phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension techniques for holistic literacy development.

Speech Therapist

Empower Communication Services
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Developed customized session materials, achieved detailed session documentation, and obtained data collection protocols with precision while upholding equipment maintenance standards.
  • Expertly facilitated therapy sessions for a diverse range of students, empowering them to make consistent progress toward their personalized speech and language therapy objectives.
  • Improved reading skills by providing targeted remediation and intervention for students struggling with reading difficulties, utilizing Orton-Gillingham reading techniques to address underlying language processing challenges.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction and small-group interventions to support students in mastering foundational reading skills and closing achievement gaps.

Speech Therapist Student

ErinoakKids Centre For Treatment And Development
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Achieved consistent success in motivating and engaging pediatric clients to actively participate in therapy sessions, fostering a positive therapeutic rapport.
  • Spearheaded workshops and training sessions for parents and educators to foster carryover of speech therapy techniques into everyday environments.
  • Implemented evidence-based speech therapy techniques to achieve measurable improvements in speech and language skills.
  • Attained exceptional results in facilitating communication and language development through innovative and engaging therapeutic activities.

Elementary School Teacher

Alhuda Elementary School
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Empowered students in cultivating self-esteem and essential life skills by nurturing healthy conflict resolution techniques, fostering robust critical thinking abilities, and honing effective communication strategies.
  • Utilized multisensory techniques, such as visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities, to enhance reading comprehension and decoding skills.
  • Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
  • Actively engaged in peer collaboration and reflective practice to refine teaching techniques and incorporate best practices in literacy intervention and instruction.

Education

Communicative Disorder Therapy Post Grad Diploma - Pediatric Speech Therapy & School Age Literacy

Durham College
08.2022

Honours Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

University of Toronto
06.2019

Skills

  • Adaptability & Flexibility
  • Clinical speech therapy skills
  • Consistency & Quality to care
  • Problem solving/critical thinking
  • Cultural competence/sensitivity
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Creative & Organized
  • Effective Communication
  • Curriculum understanding
  • Team Collaboration

Timeline

Speech Therapist

Communication Kids
04.2023 - Current

Speech Therapist

Empower Communication Services
03.2022 - 12.2022

Speech Therapist Student

ErinoakKids Centre For Treatment And Development
01.2022 - 03.2022

Elementary School Teacher

Alhuda Elementary School
09.2019 - 06.2021

Communicative Disorder Therapy Post Grad Diploma - Pediatric Speech Therapy & School Age Literacy

Durham College

Honours Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

University of Toronto
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