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MARY GRACE PARKS

Ruston,LA

Summary

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Group Rotation: Completed a spring quarter placement at a local elementary school, implementing AAC strategies in self-contained classrooms twice weekly to support students with communication needs.
  • Literacy Group Rotation: Conducted literacy intervention for first-grade students at a local elementary school during the spring quarter, utilizing the Lively Letters program twice weekly to enhance reading and phonemic awareness skills.
  • Second-Year Externship Placements: Gained clinical experience at Building Futures Pediatric Private Practice and Choudrant Elementary School, providing comprehensive speech-language services to diverse pediatric populations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Assistant

09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Managed administrative tasks such as grading, scheduling, and record-keeping to ensure smooth operations within academic departments.
  • Served as a liaison between faculty members and students for addressing concerns or issues related to coursework or academic policies.
  • Administered coursework, graded assignments and provided constructive feedback.

Speech Language Pathology Group Technician

The Emerge Center
06.2021 - 05.2023
  • Increased patient engagement by creating interactive, fun, and stimulating speech therapy activities.
  • Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
  • Maintained a clean organized workspace adhering to infection control protocols providing a safe environment for patients and staff.

Audiology Student Clinician

Louisiana State University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Continuously sought feedback from mentors and peers to gain insight into areas of improvement and enhance clinical skills.
  • Adhered to facility guidelines, legal compliance standards, and program requirements.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions to improve patient outcomes and ensure progress towards rehabilitation goals.

Education

Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
05-2023

Certification


  • CPR Certification- July 2023-July2025
  • AMPCARE Certification- January 2024
  • MBSIMP Certification- May 2024
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of CAS Using Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing Course- June 2024

Timeline

Graduate Assistant

09.2023 - 05.2024

Audiology Student Clinician

Louisiana State University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
08.2022 - 11.2022

Speech Language Pathology Group Technician

The Emerge Center
06.2021 - 05.2023

Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Louisiana Tech University

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Louisiana State University
MARY GRACE PARKS