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Marina Brennan

Abington

Summary

Motivated and compassionate graduate student in Speech-Language Pathology at Misericordia University with hands-on experience supporting pediatric speech-language therapy. Strong foundation in communication development, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Looking to expand clinical competencies by gaining experience with adult and veteran populations across outpatient settings, including cognitive communication disorders, neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS, and swallowing disorders. Seeking a clinical rotation at the Manchester VA to build expertise in evaluating and treating communication and swallowing disorders in a variety of patients who have served our country in meaningful ways.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Student Clinician

Pelham Preschool
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Improved communication skills in clients through targeted speech and language therapy techniques.
  • Observed and administered language and articulation formal assessments, including the CELF-3, CAAP-2, and PLS-5.
  • Connected with supervisor to receive feedback on performance, continuously refining practice methods for self improvement.
  • Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for 13 clients a week.
  • Built strong professional relationships with colleagues, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Obtained 50+ hours of direct client treatment.

Server/FOH Support

Victory Point Bar & Grill
01.2023 - 10.2024
  • Serve food and beverages to patrons and confirm complete orders.
  • Provide exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Communicate with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Prepare checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.

Recruitment Consultant

Phaidon International
09.2023 - 07.2024
  • Managing and reviewing applications, evaluating candidates, and checking their suitability for opportunities.
  • Headhunting through targeted cold calling to reach out to passive candidates.
  • Building new client relationships.
  • Source and recruit candidates by using multiple databases.

Paraprofessional

Mattahunt Elementary School
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Support students diagnosed with Autism throughout academic instruction and assignments.
  • Apply positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Customize small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Observe and assist in group and individual speech sessions.

Classroom Counselor

May Institute
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Supported students with Autism in academic and communication-focused activities.
  • Implement programs and behavior support plans.
  • Document student progress through data collection.
  • Assist with personal care.
  • Manage behavioral crisis.
  • Work with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment intervention.

Education

Bachelor - Communication Sciences and Disorders, Minor of Child Development and Family Studies

West Virginia University
05.2021

Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology

Misericordia University
Dallas, PA
05-2026

Skills

    Skills

    - Pediatric and school-based therapy support

    - Articulation therapy techniques

    - Behavior management and applied behavior analysis (ABA)

    - Experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices

    - Autism spectrum interventions

    - Interdisciplinary collaboration

    - Clinical documentation and data collection

    - Coursework knowledge of dysphagia and cognitive communication disorders

    - Familiarity with Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) assessments

    - Strong interpersonal skills

Certification

  • MBSImP Student Training Certification, April 2025
  • Safety Care BPS, June 2023
  • SLPA License No. 2332-SP-SA September 2021
  • CPR & First Aid May Institute, June 2021

Timeline

Graduate Student Clinician

Pelham Preschool
01.2025 - 04.2025

Recruitment Consultant

Phaidon International
09.2023 - 07.2024

Server/FOH Support

Victory Point Bar & Grill
01.2023 - 10.2024

Paraprofessional

Mattahunt Elementary School
09.2022 - 09.2023

Classroom Counselor

May Institute
06.2021 - 09.2022

Bachelor - Communication Sciences and Disorders, Minor of Child Development and Family Studies

West Virginia University

Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology

Misericordia University

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