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Kiara Johnson

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Dynamic Speech Language Pathologist offering four years of experience in speech and language pathology. Expertise includes case management, intervention planning, and documentation. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with methodical approach.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Speech Language Pathologist

Cottonwood Health Care
06.2023 - Current
  • Evaluated swallowing and cognitive-communicative deficits, analyzed information, and provided treatment for identified functional limitations.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies.

Graduate Student Intern

Children's Hospital Colorado
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Partnered with a team to analyze 20+ swallow studies and determine next plan of care
  • Administered evaluations once a week to children with hearing differences to determine speech and language delays
  • Planned for and delivered feeding and DHH therapy four days a week

Graduate Student Intern

Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Managed aspects of DHH toddler group (Little Language Learners) and supervised independent play once a week
  • Coached parents during one hour of weekly indirect therapy for language acquisition (TRE)
  • Evaluated children for early intervention services once a week and supported families during IEP qualification meetings (TRE)

Trainer

Children's Hospital Colorado Talking With Technology Camp
07.2022 - 07.2022
  • Established goals and objectives for individual camper and completed daily progress notes
  • Collaborated with team to create, design, and lead three inventive activities for technology time to encourage growth in motor, social, and literacy skills
  • Facilitated communication opportunities and implemented most effective cueing strategies for camper over 4 days
  • Reviewed overall progress with parents of individual camper during 30 minute meeting at end of camp session

Team Member

University of Colorado Boulder AAC Grant Project
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Assessed one student with complex communication needs for communication device
  • Provided in class treatment and support for middle and high school students with complex communication needs twice a week
  • Customized AAC devices and provided in home services once a month to fit individual client needs
  • Collaborated with middle and high school staff once a month to meet needs of students

Educational Interpreter

Colorado Springs School District 11
09.2014 - 05.2021
  • Interpreted source language into preferred target language in mainstream classes as indicated on each child's IEP
  • Tutored in the DHH classroom to make concepts more clear
  • Partnered with counseling staff to create schedules for students and DHH team

graduate student clinician

Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Adult Neuro/TBI (treatment and diagnostic)
  • Literacy
  • AAC

simulated clinical experiences

Simucase
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Fluency (treatment and diagnostic)
  • Voice
  • School-Aged Language Disorders
  • Articulation/Phonology
  • Birth to Six Language Disorders
  • Swallowing

Education

Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
08-2023

Bachelor of Applied Science - Sign Language Interpreting

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI
08-2015

Skills

  • Languages: English (native) and American Sign Language (fluent)
  • Assessments: ACE, BRIEF-A, CAPE-V, CASL-2, CELF-5, DASI-II, DAYC-2, EVT-2, FDA-2, GFTA-3, IT-MAIS, MBSImP, MoCA, OPUS, PICA, PLS-5, REEL-4, Rossetti Infant-Toddler Scale, SCCAN, SLUMS, VHI, VDLI, WAB-R, WJ-III, WJ-IV
  • Certifications and Training: A:EI (PSE K-12), SLPA, LSVT LOUD, CPR, AED, HIPAA, Mandatory Reporter training, Bloodborne Pathogen training, Colorado Early Intervention training
  • Technical: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, PointClickCare, NetHealth, Epic

Timeline

Certified Speech Language Pathologist

Cottonwood Health Care
06.2023 - Current

Graduate Student Intern

Children's Hospital Colorado
03.2023 - 06.2023

Graduate Student Intern

Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
01.2023 - 03.2023

Trainer

Children's Hospital Colorado Talking With Technology Camp
07.2022 - 07.2022

Team Member

University of Colorado Boulder AAC Grant Project
01.2022 - 05.2022

graduate student clinician

Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic
01.2021 - 01.2022

simulated clinical experiences

Simucase
01.2021 - 01.2022

Educational Interpreter

Colorado Springs School District 11
09.2014 - 05.2021

Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology

University of Colorado Boulder

Bachelor of Applied Science - Sign Language Interpreting

Siena Heights University
Kiara Johnson