JACQUELINE FAGAN
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) with experience in school-based and clinical settings serving pediatric populations in elementary and middle school environments. Skilled in speech, language, and AAC assessment and intervention, with expertise in implementing high-tech AAC systems including LAMP Words for Life, TouchChat WordPower, and TD Snap. Experienced in supporting students with autism spectrum disorder, phonological disorders, and complex communication needs through multimodal communication approaches and functional, curriculum-aligned therapy. Strong background in collaborating with school teams to develop and implement IEP goals, provide AAC training, and promote carryover across classroom and home environments. Focused on improving student access, independence, and meaningful participation in educational settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AAC Consultant, Speech Language Pathologist CCC-SLP
Elevate Health and Therapeutic Services
Mount Laurel, NJ
08.2025 - Current
- Provide AAC consultation for students who use speech-generating devices (SGDs), including comprehensive evaluations and device selection recommendations.
- Manage a caseload of 100 students who receive AAC Consultative Services at Mastery Charter Schools throughout Philadelphia, PA
- Program and customize SGDs (vocabulary sets, page layouts, access methods) to match each child’s language level, motor abilities, and communication goals.
- Train parents, teachers, and support staff on effective AAC implementation, modeling strategies, and device troubleshooting to promote carryover across home, school, and community settings.
- Deliver direct speech-language therapy in a clinical setting, targeting expressive/receptive language, functional communication, and AAC integration into therapy activities.
- Provide speech and language services to students with Autism, ADHD, phonological and articulation disorder, mixed receptive-expressive language disorders
Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Lawrence Rehabilitation Hospital
Lawrenceville, NJ
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided comprehensive speech and language therapy to brain-injured patients (CVA, TBI, tracheostomy, Parkinson’s Disease, etc.) in the acute rehabilitation setting, focusing on cognitive communication, speech production, language skills, and swallowing function.
- Assisted in the administration of Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) assessments to diagnose and manage dysphagia in patients, ensuring safe swallowing practices.
- Maintained accurate and thorough documentation of patient evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes using UDS software, ensuring compliance with medical standards and facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
Speech Language Pathology Graduate Student Clinician
A. Harry Moore Specialized School
Jersey City, NJ
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Developed individualized treatment plans to meet the unique needs and abilities of clients with a wide range of medical diagnoses, including cerebral palsy, intellectually disabled, and orthopedically impaired, ages 3-21
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, including occupational therapists and physical therapists, to ensure a comprehensive approach to students’ development
- Implemented augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods to improve communication skills of my students
Speech Language Pathology Graduate Student Clinician
Franklin Elementary School
Kearny, NJ
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided speech, language, AAC, cognition, and social skills services to students diagnosed with Specific Language Impairment, Language Learning Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder in a school-based setting
- Designed treatment plans for patients from linguistically and culturally diverse populations ages 3-7 years old
- Administered standardized assessments and analyzed data using diagnostic tests such as the Preschool Language Scale-5 and the Receptive and Expressive One-Word Picture Vocabulary Test-4
- Formulated intervention plans with functional outcomes based on student’s annual goals
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Seton Hall University
Nutley, NJ01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Special Education
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ01-2022
Skills
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Implementation
- AAC Evaluation & Feature Matching
- Caregiver, Staff, and Educator Training
- Pediatric Speech-Language Therapy
- Creativity and innovation
- SOAP notes expertise
Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology CCC-SLP
Timeline
AAC Consultant, Speech Language Pathologist CCC-SLP
Elevate Health and Therapeutic Services
08.2025 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Lawrence Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2024 - 07.2024
Speech Language Pathology Graduate Student Clinician
A. Harry Moore Specialized School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Speech Language Pathology Graduate Student Clinician
Franklin Elementary School
01.2023 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Special Education
Seton Hall University