Ioanna Gouzos
Waltham
Summary
Experienced speech-language pathologist dedicated to providing effective therapy for communication disorders. Skilled in assessments and personalized treatment planning. Knowledgeable in evidence-based methods. Committed to delivering individualized and engaging therapy. Strong communicator, fostering meaningful connections with clients and families.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SLP
Northeast Arc Early Intervention
06.2024 - Current
- Identifies, screens, and evaluates the performance of children in the areas of interpersonal communication, speech production, receptive and expressive language, cognitive bases of language acquisition and augmentative communication modes.
- Utilizes a team approach to treatment planning and service delivery with other staff members, family members, physicians, and agencies.
- Provides progress notes within established timelines.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify speech and language needs in children.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans based on client goals.
- Educated parents and colleagues in areas of speech, language, hearing, and swallowing.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans based on client goals.
SLP Clinical Fellowship
Northeast Arc Early Intervention-North Shore
06.2023 - 2024
- Implements remediation programs for children with communication disorders.
- Provides multidisciplinary services to families and children enrolled in the Early Intervention Program.
- Ensures follow-up of treatment goals in the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) in the home.
- Utilizes a team approach to treatment planning and service delivery with other staff members, family members, physicians, and agencies.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans based on client goals.
SLP Graduate Clinician
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Conducted thorough consultations, evaluations, and diagnoses of communication and cognitive-communication deficits, as well as dysphagia.
- Administered comprehensive speech, language, and cognitive assessments to determine patient needs.
- Demonstrated efficient task prioritization and organization to meet service goals.
- Maintained detailed progress notes, enabling accurate treatment adjustments.
- Collaborated with patients and interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Educated patients and caregivers on cognition, communication, speech, language, and traumatic brain injury, providing practical strategies for improving daily activities.
- Utilized formal and informal evaluations (CLQT+, RBANS, CAP, BDAE) to assess speech concerns and examine physical structures involved.
- Prepared thorough evaluation reports, goal plans, and discharge documents.
SLP Graduate Clinician
Andover Public Schools- Shawsheen Preschool
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered speech-language pathology services to preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten students.
- Conducted assessments and implemented treatment plans for receptive/expressive language disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders (spanning the spectrum), Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and English Language Learners (ELL).
- Actively observed and participated in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings alongside families and interdisciplinary team members.
- Composed IEP documents and revised existing ones to ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation.
- Utilized developmental assessments (DAYC-2) and non-standardized progress monitoring assessments (EASIC-3) to administer and analyze student development.
SLP Graduate Clinician
MGH IHP- Speech, Language and Literacy Center
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided therapy to students with speech-sound disorders, language comprehension difficulties, expressive syntax and morphology challenges, and dyslexia.
- Conducted assessments and analyzed results to generate comprehensive reports and develop effective treatment plans. Utilized assessment tools such as TOLD:P5, CELF-5, and WRMT III.
- Applied evidence-based methods like the Orton-Gillingham rules-based teaching and the complexity-based approach, supported by research findings.
- Developed customized lessons and activities tailored to individual students, optimizing engagement and facilitating progress.
- Offered suggestions for activities to support continued practice at home.
- Effectively communicated client progress and assessment analyses through parent meetings and written materials.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Charlestown, MA09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Speech, Language And Hearing Sciences
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA12.2020
Skills
- Active Listening
- Information Confidentiality
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Progress Monitoring
- Caseload Management
- Patient Education
- Assistive Technologies
- Patient Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech- Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) - ASHA
- Massachusetts State License- Speech- Language Pathology
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Completed student training for MBSImP
Languages
Greek
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
SLP
Northeast Arc Early Intervention
06.2024 - Current
SLP Clinical Fellowship
Northeast Arc Early Intervention-North Shore
06.2023 - 2024
SLP Graduate Clinician
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston
01.2023 - 04.2023
SLP Graduate Clinician
Andover Public Schools- Shawsheen Preschool
09.2022 - 12.2022
SLP Graduate Clinician
MGH IHP- Speech, Language and Literacy Center
10.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Speech, Language And Hearing Sciences
Temple University
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
MGH Institute of Health Professions