Ellen Musiak
Pingree Grove,IL
Summary
School-based, Clinic-based or Virtual Speech-Language Pathologist position that will provide opportunities to grow as a clinician through research and clinical practice, to assume a leadership and mentorship role, and to enhance the efficacy of therapy for students and clients.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Pathologist
Belvidere School District 100
08.2013 - Current
- Full-time SLP having served multiple schools throughout the district working with students preK through 12th grades.
- Provide therapy services in gen ed as well as in primary and intermediate self-contained Special Ed classrooms with emphasis on high and low tech AAC (Touch Chat/Nova Chat, TD Snap, core vocabulary implementation).
- Developed a Core Word Initiative in district to help support language needs of our students.
- Provide modeling and staff training on Gestalt Language Processing
- Initiated a school store for our ABC Classroom (self-contained autism classroom) students to work for and to practice communication, social and vocational skills weekly
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, therapists and parents to provide best support for speech and language students.
- Participate in district RTI process in identifying and providing interventions for struggling learners.
- Supervised multiple SLP and SLPA clinical students.
Speech Pathologist
Early Intervention
08.2007 - 01.2016
- Provide Initial and Ongoing evaluations and appropriate treatment for children ages birth to three.
- Provide in-home therapy in a family-based model of treatment, involving family as integral part of therapy team.
- Successfully managed independent part-time private practice and all managerial duties in addition to clinical practice.
Speech Pathologist
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
08.2007 - 05.2013
- Part-time position providing speech/language evaluation and treatment for children ages 3-14 (PreK-8) with various speech/language delays.
- Worked closely with Regular Education teachers, as well as with Special Education teachers, School Social Worker, and Occupational Therapist as members of the Special Learning Services Team.
- Served as member of the PRIDE (RTI) team.
- Worked with children in both traditional pull-out model of therapy as well as in the classroom setting.
- Case managed all Speech-only students in PreK-8th grade, including running IEP meetings, writing goals, gathering appropriate information from team members, and communicating with parents.
Speech Pathologist
Soliant Health
08.2007 - 01.2013
- Worked as contracted SLP in various school settings.
- SLP (4 days/wk) for Boone County School District working in Early Childhood Preschool Program and at Lincoln Elementary School, Belvidere, IL, 2007-2008.
- SLP (1 day/wk) for Easter Seals Therapeutic Day School in Rockford, IL working with students with Autism, grades 1-12, 2008-2009.
- SLP (1 day/wk) for Legacy Academy of Excellence Charter School (K-7), Rockford, IL, 2009-2013.
- Clinical Supervisor for successful CFY Candidate, 2010-2011.
Speech Pathologist
Lewis Cass Intermediate School District
01.1999 - 05.2007
- Provided evaluation and therapy in Early Childhood Special Education Preschool Program in an inclusive classroom model.
- Provided evaluation and treatment in home and in clinical setting for children ages birth to three, including medically fragile children and children with severe physical and cognitive impairments.
- Collaborated as part of transdisciplinary team, including PT, OT, SLP, School Psychologists, School Social Workers, Vision Therapists and Special Education Professionals.
- Supervised Speech Therapy Assistant who provided supplemental therapy minutes and lesson planning/preparation.
Speech Pathologist
Bronson Methodist Hospital
08.1999 - 03.2001
- Worked as an on-call SLP in acute care and outpatient rehabilitation in both pediatric and adult settings.
- Provided evaluation and treatment for various speech and language disorders including aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, and dysphagia.
Speech Pathologist
Baptist Hospital
06.1997 - 12.1998
- Worked as Full-Time SLP in acute care, outpatient rehabilitation, and skilled nursing facility within hospital.
- Provided evaluation and treatment for various speech and language disorders including aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, and dysphagia, including video swallow studies
- Supervised Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA).
Education
Masters of Arts - Communicative Disorders
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL12.1995
Bachelors of Arts - English
University of Illinois
Champaign, IL08.1992
Skills
- Creativity
- Leading teams/Mentoring
- Problem-solving
- Clinical knowledge
- Teaching/Training
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA
- IL Teaching Certification -PEL K-12 with Speech-Language Pathology Non-Teaching Endorsement
- Licensed in IL and FL
Timeline
Speech Pathologist
Belvidere School District 100
08.2013 - Current
Speech Pathologist
Early Intervention
08.2007 - 01.2016
Speech Pathologist
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
08.2007 - 05.2013
Speech Pathologist
Soliant Health
08.2007 - 01.2013
Speech Pathologist
Bronson Methodist Hospital
08.1999 - 03.2001
Speech Pathologist
Lewis Cass Intermediate School District
01.1999 - 05.2007
Speech Pathologist
Baptist Hospital
06.1997 - 12.1998
Bachelors of Arts - English
University of Illinois
Masters of Arts - Communicative Disorders
Northern Illinois University
Specialized Training
- Extensive AAC knowledge and training.
- Ongoing continuing education courses completed in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Gestalt Language Processing, Sensory Integration, Apraxia, and Feeding/Oral-Motor Disorders.
- ASHA approved supervision courses completed; experienced SLP and SLPA student clinician supervisor.
Internships
- Rehab Institute of Chicago- Adult Rehabilitation
- Rockford Public Schools- K-5 Practicum
- Jayne Shover Easter Seals- Birth to 3