Education

 

·       Master of Arts, May 2006

o      Psychology (Human Factors / Applied Cognition) , George Mason University

·       Master of Science, May 1989

o      Speech-Language Pathology, University of Arizona

·       Bachelor of Arts, May 1987

o      Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of California at Santa Barbara

 

 

Credentials

 

·       American Speech-Language Association Certificate of Clinical Competence

·       Virginia Department of Health Professions Speech-Language Pathology License

·       California Department of Consumer Affairs Speech-Language Pathology License

·       California Teaching Credential - Speech & Language Endorsement

 

Associations

·       Human Factors & Ergonomics Society

·       Cognitive Science Society

·       American Speech-Language Hearing Association

·       California Speech-Language Hearing Association

·       Association of American Speech-Language Pathologists in Private Practice

·       Mensa

 

Invited Presentations

 

·       Arizona Speech & Hearing Association (4/00)

·       CSUN Assistive Technology (3/00)

·       CAPED (10/99)

·       Association of Christian Schools International (10/99)

·       National Romanian Orphan Reunion Conference (6/99)

·       San Mateo Speech & Hearing Association (6/99)

·       Saskatchewan Speech & Hearing Association (4/99)

·       Idaho Speech & Hearing Association (4/99)

·       Society for Ear, Nose and Throat Advances in Children (6/87)

 

 

Professional Experience

 

 

2005 -Present                 Research Assistant

George Mason University – Fairfax, VA

Design studies, run subjects, collect and interpret results, and write journal articles for publication. Focus on self-organization of speech and language systems. Extensive experience with C+, Praat, Logic Pro and SPSS

 

2005 -Present                Speech-Language Pathologist

Private Practice – Fairfax, VA

Evaluations for infant/toddler program, Fast ForWord training for school-age and adult clients

 

2004                             Clinical Supervisor/Lecturer

San Francisco State University – San Francisco, CA

Taught graduate and undergraduate level sections of “Practicum in Communication Disorders.”  Duties included lecturing on practical issues with communication therapy as well as supervision and evaluation of graduate student clinicians.

 

2000-2004                      Speech-Language Pathologist

Private Practice - San Francisco, CA

Direct service to all age groups for speech, language and reading related difficulties.  Project management services for La Mel School, Scientific Learning Corp. and Neuroscience Solutions Corp.

 

1997-2000                                 Clinical Consultant/Regional Representative

Scientific Learning^TM - Berkeley, CA

Provided consultation to clinicians in the western US and Canada on the use of Scientific Learning's language and reading training programs, including Fast ForWord and Reading Edge.  Duties also included presentations at conferences, development of training seminars and management of research projects.

 

1992-1997                                 Speech-Language Pathologist

Private Practice - Portland, OR

Provided assessment, advocacy and remediation for children & adults with a variety of communication impairments.  Special expertise in the area of augmentative communication and assistive technology

 

1990-1996                                 Speech-Language Pathologist

Washington County ESD - Portland, OR

·       Developed augmentative communication and assistive technology program through the ESD to serve students from birth to 21yrs in the school districts within Washington County. 

·       Provided training, consultation, support services and direct student service for students in a wide variety of placement settings including self-contained classrooms, regular classrooms, homes, day treatment programs, and residential programs.

·       Provided transition training for high school students entering a community college-based program or vocational training placement.

 

1989-1990                                 Speech-Language Pathologist

The American School In Japan - Tokyo, Japan

Provided evaluation and remediation of communication impairments in children from a wide variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

 

1988                             Speech-Language Pathology Intern

                                    V. A. Medical Center - Long Beach, CA

Conducted modified barium swallow evaluations. Evaluated and provided therapy for a wide range of adult neurological conditions. Represented Speech Pathology Service on the multidisciplinary Oncology Board.