Bailey Svoboda
Omaha
Summary
Certified Speech Language Pathologist with background in diagnosing and treating communication disorders. Strengths include development of individualized treatment plans, implementation of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Consistently successful in improving patient communication abilities and quality of life through evidence-based therapy techniques.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
GO Physical Therapy
08.2020 - Current
- Worked in both elementary and middle schools, providing speech therapy services to students with a range of disabilities, and support needs.
- Provided direct therapy services including articulation, fluency, voice, receptive and expressive language, cognitive-communication, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) treatments.
- Developed treatment plans for speech and language disorders based on individualized assessments.
- Advised parents on ways to support their child's speech and language development at home.
- Fostered positive relationships between families and school staff members who are providing speech and language services.
- Attended IEP meetings to provide input regarding a student's communication needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current evidence-based practice and trends in the field of Speech Language Pathology.
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Brookestone of David City
05.2021 - Current
- Consulted, evaluated and diagnosed communication and cognitive-communication deficits, dysarthria, and dysphagia.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate care for patients.
- Created individualized treatment plans based on patient needs while adhering to ethical standards set forth by professional organizations.
- Taught clients how to improve speech with optimal control of facial muscles, jaw and breathing mechanisms.
- Maintained detailed records of evaluations, treatments, progress notes and discharge summaries for each client served.
High School Speech Coach
David City Public Schools
01.2015 - Current
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance.
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence during public speaking.
Summer Live-In Nanny
Private Family
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth for a family with 4 children ages 3-9 with various developmental delays.
- Attended and participated weekly therapies with the children.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children in order to develop gross motor, fine motor, academic, social/emotional, language, and communication skills.
Childcare Educator
UNL Children's Center
08.2014 - 10.2019
- Provided care for children ages 8 weeks to 5 years old.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged cooperation and positive interactions among children.
- Escorted children on outings and trips to promote enrichment and maintain safety.
- Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, NE08-2020
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, NE05-2018
Skills
- Family education
- Communication skills
- Behavior management
- Team collaboration
- Language delays
- Literacy development
- Language evaluation
- Individualized treatment plans
- Articulation therapy
- Autism spectrum support
- Data collection
- AAC evaluation and implementation
Certification
- Visual Phonics Training - 2024
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC)- 2021-present
Timeline
Summer Live-In Nanny
Private Family
05.2022 - 08.2024
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Brookestone of David City
05.2021 - Current
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
GO Physical Therapy
08.2020 - Current
High School Speech Coach
David City Public Schools
01.2015 - Current
Childcare Educator
UNL Children's Center
08.2014 - 10.2019
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Nebraska, Lincoln