Marissa Mazzucca
Throop
Summary
Skilled Speech Language Pathologist offering 15 years of experience in speech and language pathology. Expertise includes case management, intervention planning and documentation. Experienced at working with students of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels from 3-21 years of age in a variety of settings. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with methodical approach. Diagnoses issues and develops treatment plans according to established standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit #19
05.2010 - 06.2025
- Assisted speech therapy patients in functioning adequately in home, community and school environments.
- Developed resource materials for parents to continue speech therapy practices at home, enhancing progress.
- Enhanced children's communication skills by developing and implementing individualized education plans.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Helped teachers understand how to observe and refer students.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and documented student progress, adjusting strategies as needed for effectiveness.
- Advocated for resources and services to enhance speech-language support within educational settings.
- Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the unique needs of each patient, leading to improved outcomes over time.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and maintaining open lines of communication with families regarding progress updates.
- Served as a mentor for new Speech-Language Pathologists, providing guidance on best practices while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports.
- Assisted teachers and administrators with updates and modifications to curriculum for specific student needs.
- Treated children between ages 3 to 21 with speech and language development problems.
- Extensive knowledge on Autism and treatment of individuals with Autism
- Made necessary referrals for ancillary services available within school system.
- Assessed and diagnosed speech and language disorders in diverse student populations.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to improve students' speech and language skills.
- Collaborated with educators and parents to support student progress and development.
- Trained staff on communication strategies to foster inclusive learning environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Marywood University
Scranton, PAMaster of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Marywood University
Scranton, PASkills
- Relatable nature
- IEP familiarity
- Curriculum understanding
- Articulation therapy
- Relationship building
- Staff education and training
- Case management
- Trained in diagnostics and prognostics
- Team collaboration
- Intervention planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Speech impairments proficiency
- Speech and language screening
- Focused on consistent, quality care
- Skilled in patient relations
- Registered Speech Pathologist in PA
- Professional Development
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Individualized education plans
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Pediatrics knowledge
- Proficient in IEP Writer, STAR, HCSIS, Microsoft
- Student-focused therapy
- Head Start familiarity
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association member
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Staff training and development
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Patience and tolerance
- Therapeutic techniques
- Creativity and innovation
- Progress monitoring
- Documentation and reporting
- Certified in CPR/AED
Accomplishments
- Consistently recognized by peers for outstanding achievement in working with children with disabilities.
- Managed caseload of 65 children.
- Expertly treated more than 500 children with neurological impairments, head injuries and mental retardation.
- Collaborated with other professionals in the development of a brochure to provide to families regarding what speech-language therapy is and what we do.
Affiliations
- ASHA
- PSHA
Certification
ASHA
PA State SLP License
PA Department of Education Licensure
Personal Information
Title: Speech Language Pathologist
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit #19
05.2010 - 06.2025
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Marywood University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Marywood University
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