Gina Randolph
O'Fallon
Summary
Compassionate professional in the field of communication disorders, skilled at delivering productive and efficient therapy sessions. Possess specialized abilities in speech sound disorders, language development, and alternative communication methods. Excel in active listening, empathy, and clear communication, ensuring successful outcomes for clients with diverse needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Department Chair
Green Tree Elementary
Lake St. Louis
08.2021 - Current
- Led department meetings to build team cohesiveness and coordinate projects
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies.
- Reviewed and evaluated IEP's for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive special education department plan that addressed student needs and aligned with school district goals.
- Conveyed information about changes to classrooms, operational updates, and problem resolutions as chair for department meetings.
- Supervised the planning, coordination, and evaluation of all aspects of special education programming including assessments, instruction, transition planning.
- Provided support during crisis situations involving students receiving specialized services.
- Collaborated with other departments within the school district to coordinate activities related to the delivery of special education services.
- Served as a liaison between families and students and educational professionals such as psychologists or speech therapists when needed.
- Led team meetings focused on discussing strategies for working with students who have challenging behaviors.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Wentzville School District
Lake St. Louis
08.2002 - Current
- Kept comprehensive notes on student progress and speech/language to make needed adjustments to treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for students
- Provided consultation to educators and medical professionals, advising on communication strategies to better accommodate individuals with hearing and speech issues.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of students.
- Educated parents on strategies they can use at home to support their child's communication development.
- Administered standardized assessments such as the CELF-5 or GFTA-3 for diagnosis of language disorders in children and adults.
- Analyzed results from diagnostic tests and wrote comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
- Developed individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior and speech problems.
- Prescribed augmentative and alternative communication systems when appropriate to improve functional communication outcomes.
- Participated in IEP meetings to ensure students receive necessary services according to their needs.
- Attended continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
- Developed individualized plans for patients to address impairments in communication, and cognitive-communication skills.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Fontbonne University
St Louis, MO05-2002
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Regulatory compliance
- Crisis intervention
- Behavior management
- Team collaboration
- Parent communication
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year 2020-2021
Timeline
Special Education Department Chair
Green Tree Elementary
08.2021 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Wentzville School District
08.2002 - Current
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Fontbonne University
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