RESUME

EDUCATION:

Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology (GPA: 3.821/ 4.0)                                                                                                       May 2023

University of Maryland, College Park, MD

·       Faculty (Clinical & Academic) Search Committee

Candidacy Paper: Using tVNS in mTBI patients with persistent post-concussion symptoms to improve attention.

Comprehensive Exams: PASS

PRAXIS: PASS

Bachelor of Arts, Hearing and Speech Sciences (GPA: 3.911/4.0) - Cum Laude                                                                          May 2021

Minor, Human Development; Minor, Disability Studies

University of Maryland, College Park, MD

International Studies Institute – Florence                                                                                                   January 2020- May 2020

Florence, Italy

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

Graduate Student Clinician                                                                                                                   January 2023- Present

District of Columbia Public School District: Early Stages

·       Administer and interpret formal including CELF-P, EOWVT, ROWVT, DAYC-2, REEL-4, PLS

·       Facilitate play-based language assessments for children aged 2 through 5

·       Provide education to parents regarding speech and language development

·       Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, behavioral analysts, school psychologists, and special education teachers during play-based assessment

·       Attend weekly eligibility and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings

Graduate Student Clinician                                                                                                             August 2022- December 2022

Baker Rehab Group, Frederick, MD

·       Provided speech-language, cognitive evaluations, and interventions for patients with traumatic brain injuries, mild cognitive impairment, dementia, Parkinson’s, aphasia, motor speech disorders, executive function disorders

·       Administered and interpreted formal assessments, including FAVRES, CLQT, BNT, RIPA-2, ALFA

·       Facilitated weekly aphasia group

·       Attended interdisciplinary case meetings with physical therapists and occupational therapists

·       Provided social media and digital marketing consultation services

Graduate Student Clinician                                                                                                                        August 2021- July 2022

University of Maryland Speech and Hearing Clinic, College Park, MD

·       Developed and designed individual treatment plans for clients with executive function disorders, speech sound disorders, literacy, autism spectrum disorder, aphasia, acquired apraxia of speech, stuttering

·       Implemented individualized therapy approaches to school-aged children and adults in both teletherapy and in-person

·       Administered and interpreted formal assessments, including TILLS, CELF-5, PLS, TOLD

·       Facilitated formal and informal conferences with clients and families to communicate carryover, treatment progress, recommendations

·       Mentored Undergraduate Hearing and Speech Sciences student

PEERS Coach                                                                                                                                August 2019 – December 2019

University of Maryland Speech and Hearing Clinic, College Park, MD

·       Implemented evidence-based PEERS (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) curriculum for high school students and their parents

Student Intern & Clinician                                                                                                                                May 2019- August 2019

Abilities in Action, Wall, NJ

·       Observed speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists in a pediatric outpatient setting

·       Assisted with administrative tasks and clinical tasks as needed

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

Graduate Research Assistant                                                                                                            August 2021- August 2022

The impact of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation on therapy outcomes in aphasia

Primary Investigator: Kristin Slawson, M.A CCC-SLP; Dr. Rochelle Newman

·       Managed undergraduate research assistants and graduate student clinicians

·       Managed schedule, assessment, and treatment protocols

·       Analyzed assessments: BNT, CLQT, ABA, WAB-R, TAWF-2 

·       Provided additional administrative support as needed

·       *ASHA Poster Presentation – 2022 [Poster #: 9086L]

Undergraduate Research Assistant                                                                                                                   June 2019- June 2021

Language Fluency Laboratory – The Child Language Assessment Project (CLASP)

Primary Investigator: Dr. Nan B. Ratner

·       Created and generated CLAN transcripts for the database

·       Evaluated various transcripts for grammatical features, fluency features, and language varieties                                     

Language Developmental Laboratory                                                                                          January 2019- December 2019

Primary Investigator: Dr. Rochelle Newman

·       Recruited participants and families via calling, emailing, and outreach events

·       Analyzed and interpreted data using CLAN, ViewFinder

·       Managed social media to create positive marketing among the lab (@umddoglab)

TEACHING ASSISTANT EXPERIENCE:

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant: Anatomy & Physiology of the Speech Mechanism                                                          Fall 2020

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant: Introduction to Linguistics                                                                                                   Fall 2019

University of Maryland Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences; College Park, MD

·       Organized twice-weekly office hours for 50 students

·       Graded formal assessments, including exams, quizzes

·       Managed CANVAS site

·       Created review and supplemental materials for students

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Founder                                                                                                                                          February 2023- Present

AAC On The Beach / aaconthebeach.org

·       Provide augmentative and alternative communication training to lifeguards, beach staff, and first responders

·       Provide free low-tech communication visuals

Graduate Administrative Assistant                                                                                                                     June 2022- Present

Institute of Research in Electronics & Applied Physics, University of Maryland

·       Provide administrative support in purchasing, procurement, shipping, and delivery

·       Manage purchase orders, travel fees, and other finance tasks as assigned

Belmar Junior Lifeguard Director                                                                                                                                           July 2022- Present

Borough of Belmar, Belmar, NJ

·       Increased program enrollment by 52% and fundraising efforts by 150% for the 2022 season

·       Facilitate staff training, including administration of ChildSCAT3/Sports Concussion Recognition Tool

·       Creation of Belmar Junior Lifeguard Curriculum & Handbook

·       Provide daily supervision and support to twelve staff members

·       Daily communication with parents and families

·       Coordinate Belmar Junior Lifeguard Tournament, which hosts approximately 2,000 children and teens

·       Previously Belmar Junior Lifeguard Coach (2015-2021)

Founder/Owner                                                                                                                                 December 2020- Present

Grazie Mille Co., Belmar, NJ / graziemilleco.com

·       Provide digital marketing, social media management, website design, and copywriting services

·       Create Google Ads, Facebook, and Instagram campaigns/promotions

·       Optimize digital marketing strategy for various clients

·       Create digital products, including downloads and courses for small business owners

Speech-Language Pathology Resource Creator & Mentor                                                                            August 2018-Present

·       Manage Teachers Pay Teachers Store: Nicolette Contella

·       Manage Instagram and Website: @NicoletteContellaSLP / www.nicolettecontellaslp.com

·       Create evidenced-based speech-language pathology assessment and intervention materials

·       Cultivate online community for speech-language pathology graduate students and practicing clinicians

ADDITIONAL TRAINING/COURSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

·       Hallie Bulkin: Feed the Peds

·       Child Apraxia Treatment: Diagnosis and Treatment of CAS Using Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC)

·       UNC-Chapel Hill: Project Core

·       Prentrom: LAMP Words for Life: Review & Practice

·       SpeechPathology.com: Assessment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech

·       SpeechPathology.com: The Spaced Retrieval Technique: A How-To for SLPs

·       SpeechPathology.com: Evaluation of Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries

·       SpeechPathology.com: Treatment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries

·       Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

·       Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) – Coursework Completed; Certification in Progress

·       LSVT LOUD – Graduate Clinician

·       MBSImp – Graduate Clinician

·       CITI Program: Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research

·       CITI Program: Social and Behavioral Research – Basic/Researcher

·       Epidemic Answers Certified Health Coach