Kristina Rhea
Speech & Language Patholgist
Camp Point
Summary
Experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with over 15 years of clinical experience in Early Intervention and school-based services. Specializes in treating a range of speech and language disorders. Demonstrated ability to mentor graduate students using evidence-based practice and personalized goal-setting. Skilled in working with diverse populations and diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, and developmental delays. Committed to professional development, clinical excellence, and creating a collaborative learning environment for future clinicians.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Speech Therapist
Central School District, CUSD#3
01.2014 - Current
- Provide speech therapy services to students in a PreK-12 school setting.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on student needs and goals.
- Collaborate with teachers and parents to ensure consistent communication and progress.
- Monitor and assess student progress, adjusting therapy plans as needed.
- Maintained detailed documentation on patient progress, adjusting therapy plans as needed to achieve optimal results.
- Evaluated students with standardized tests and assessment protocols.
- Provided clinical supervision to Western Illinois University students on site during their school-based placement.
Early Intervention Speech Therapist
Child And Family Connections/State of Illinois
01.2010 - Current
- Deliver speech and language therapy to children from birth to age three with developmental delays and disabilities.
- Conduct assessments to identify speech and language delays.
- Provide families with strategies to support their child’s communication development.
- Supported developmental therapist in treatment plans for children with speech and language delays and other diagnosis.
Speech Therapist
Quincy Public Schools
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Worked with students K-3 to address speech and language disorders.
- Conducted evaluations, developed therapy goals, and provided direct therapy.
- Worked closely with parents and teachers to create individualized education plans (IEPs).
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Illinois
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Hearing Science
University of Illinois
Skills
Early intervention
Articulation and Phonological Therapy
Language Therapy
Social skills training
Intervention planning
Assessments
Language development
Augmentative communication
Oral motor therapy
Documentation
Certification
Illinois State Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology
Professional Development
- Ongoing workshops and conferences in Early Intervention and Speech-Language Pathology.
- Attended the Illinois Speech and Hearing Association annual convention in 2012, 2018, 2021, and 2024 to stay current on best practices and new therapies.
Affiliations
American Speech and Hearing Association
Trained in PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)
Trained in STAR Autism Curriculum
Timeline
Speech Therapist
Central School District, CUSD#3
01.2014 - Current
Early Intervention Speech Therapist
Child And Family Connections/State of Illinois
01.2010 - Current
Speech Therapist
Quincy Public Schools
01.2009 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Hearing Science
University of Illinois
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Illinois
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