Diane Medeiros
Swansea
Summary
Dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist with 23 years of experience providing compassionate and effective therapy for children with a wide range of communication needs. Skilled in managing large, complex caseloads while supporting multiple classrooms and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Background in low/high tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) assessment/implementation and hearing assistive technology (HAT systems). Recognized for fostering student progress through evidence-based interventions and supportive supervision of speech-language pathology assistants.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Frank M. Silvia Elementary School
09.2004 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations using standardized and informal assessments.
- Supervise multiple Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs), providing mentorship, guidance, and ensuring compliance with ASHA and state licensure requirements.
- Manage a caseload of 170+ students, including those in general education and multiple substantially separate classrooms.
- Develop and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Deliver therapy for diverse communication needs, including articulation, phonology expressive/language language, fluency, AAC, hearing loss, and social pragmatic skills.
- Provide consultation and training for teachers, parents, and staff to support communication across school and home environments.
- Customize therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Provide professional development opportunities for colleagues by organizing workshops on current trends in speech-language pathology practices.
- Provide direct therapy services in one-on-one. group, and classroom settings.
- Translate at meetings for Portuguese speaking families.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Rhode Island
05-2002
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
University of Rhode Island
05-2000
Skills
- Pediatric Speech & Language Development
- Multicultural sensitivity
- IEP Development & Compliance
- Parent & Teacher Training
- Clinical/SLPA Supervision & Mentorship
- Caseload & Classroom Management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Documentation and reporting
- Treatment plan development
Affiliations
- Member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Ongoing participation in professional development workshops and continuing education in evidence-based practices.
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Speech-Language Pathologist, State of MA License
- Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Professional License
Languages
Portuguese
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Frank M. Silvia Elementary School
09.2004 - Current
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
University of Rhode Island
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