Dorotea Teresa Torchiano
Clayton
Summary
Position as a Speech and Language Pathologist
Skilled communication specialist with strong expertise in diagnosing and treating speech and language disorders. Adept at developing individualized treatment plans and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and results-driven, with proficiency in assessment techniques and therapeutic interventions. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills and genuine commitment to enhancing client communication abilities.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech - Language Pathologist
TinyEYE Therapy Services
08.2016 - Current
- Self-Employed - Speech Language Pathologist
- Early intervention - Adult
- Contracted with TinyEYE Therapy Services - virtual therapy
- Various education sites worldwide
Speech-Language Pathologist
Johnston County Schools
08.2014 - 08.2019
- Middle and High School
- Clayton Middle and Clayton High School
Teacher of Speech Improvement/Speech and Language Evaluator
New York City Department of Education, District 75
09.1988 - 08.2014
- Kindergarten through High School
Speech Therapist, Preprimary – Ages 3-5
St. Frances de Sales School for the Deaf
10.1986 - 06.1988
General Education Teacher, First Grade
Our Lady of Grace School
09.1984 - 06.1986
Education
Master of Science - Teacher of Speech and Handicapped
City University of NY, Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, New YorkBachelor of Arts - Education and Speech, Dual Major
St. Joseph’s College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations
- Enhanced children's communication skills by developing and implementing Individual Education Plans
- Improved patient outcomes with tailored therapy sessions focusing on articulation, fluency, voice, and language disorders
- Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and maintaining open lines of communication with families regarding progress updates
- Integrated cultural and linguistic considerations into therapy plans, addressing diverse needs of patient population
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to support children's speech and language development in academic and home settings
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and staff, as well as related service providers, to provide strategies to facilitate progress and generalization of newly acquired speech and language skills across educational environments
- Acted as a liaison between the Committee on Special Education and private schools that provide speech and language services to their students
Affiliations
American Speech Hearing and Language Association
Certification
- NC State Professional License – Speech-Language Pathology
- NC Teaching Certification
- Elementary - Birth through Kindergarten
- English as a Second Language (K-12)
- NY State Professional License - Speech and Language Pathologist
- NY State Permanent Teacher Certification
- Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped
- Teacher of Nursery – Sixth Grade
- Guam Professional License - Speech-Language Pathologist
- Colorado Professional License - Speech-Language Pathologist
- California Professional License - Speech Pathologist
- Michigan Professional License - Speech-Language Pathologist
- Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Professional License - Speech Language Pathology
- American Speech Language and Hearing Association - Certificate of Clinical Competency
Timeline
Speech - Language Pathologist
TinyEYE Therapy Services
08.2016 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Johnston County Schools
08.2014 - 08.2019
Teacher of Speech Improvement/Speech and Language Evaluator
New York City Department of Education, District 75
09.1988 - 08.2014
Speech Therapist, Preprimary – Ages 3-5
St. Frances de Sales School for the Deaf
10.1986 - 06.1988
General Education Teacher, First Grade
Our Lady of Grace School
09.1984 - 06.1986
Master of Science - Teacher of Speech and Handicapped
City University of NY, Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Arts - Education and Speech, Dual Major
St. Joseph’s College
Similar Profiles
Laura YorkLaura York
Speech-Language Pathologist at TinyEYE Therapy ServicesSpeech-Language Pathologist at TinyEYE Therapy Services
Conor MackleConor Mackle
Intermediate Software Engineer at TinyEye Therapy ServicesIntermediate Software Engineer at TinyEye Therapy Services
Margaret JamesMargaret James
Speech-Language Pathologist / K-8 Charter School at Progressus TherapySpeech-Language Pathologist / K-8 Charter School at Progressus Therapy
YOSHANAA ARIADURAYYOSHANAA ARIADURAY
Retail sales assistant at JD SportsRetail sales assistant at JD Sports
Hojjatullah NasirieHojjatullah Nasirie
Master Student at La Trobe UniversityMaster Student at La Trobe University