Melanie Dudak
Johnstown,PA
Summary
Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist with extensive experience at Westmont Hilltop School District and IU 8, adept at developing individualized education plans and enhancing communication skills through innovative therapy programs. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and effectively manage diverse caseloads, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and fostering strong relationships with clients and families.
Experienced with diagnosing and treating speech and language disorders. Utilizes evidence-based practices to develop effective treatment plans. Knowledge of patient assessment and therapeutic techniques for improved communication.
Skilled Speech Therapist offering 40 years of experience in speech and language pathology. Expertise includes case management, intervention planning, and documentation. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with methodical approach.
Experience with all levels of student disabilities, including hearing impaired, autism, life skills/multiple disability support, consult, blind, non-verbal, apraxia as well as all levels of speech/language impairments.
ASHA certified and PA state license
Interested in part-time teletherapy speech therapy position
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Westmont Hilltop School District
08.2025 - 09.2025
Substitute Speech Pathologist at both elementary and secondary schools
- Utilized various therapeutic tools and resources to facilitate effective communication strategies for clients.
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Effectively managed caseloads within a variety of settings including schools, private practice, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering social skills and peer interaction among children with similar communication challenges.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Supported implementation of individualized treatment plans for clients with communication disorders.
- Observed and documented client progress during therapy sessions to ensure effective interventions.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Enhanced children's communication skills by developing and implementing individualized education plans.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8
12.1994 - 06.2021
- Assisted in conducting speech and language assessments for diverse populations.
- Supported implementation of individualized treatment plans for clients with communication disorders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and improve therapy outcomes.
- Observed and documented client progress during therapy sessions to ensure effective interventions.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to support children's speech and language development in academic and home settings.
- Enhanced children's communication skills by developing and implementing individualized education plans.
- Mentored new speech-language pathologists, sharing knowledge and experience to enhance team competence.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA08-2006
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA12-1984
High School Diploma -
Sharon High School
Sharon, PA06-1980
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Patience and tolerance
- Therapeutic techniques
- Instructional skills
- Team collaboration
- Caseload management
- Progress monitoring
- Relationship building
- Documentation and reporting
- Interpersonal communication
- Documentation skills
- Articulation therapy
- Assistive technologies
- Communication strategies
- Organizational skills
- Hearing tests
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Individualized education plans
- American sign language
- Develop therapy programs
- Implement treatment plans
Certification
- Licensed in PA in area of Speech/Language Pathology - [Timeframe]
- ASHAAmerican Speech, Hearing and Language Association member
- PSHAMemberPennsylvania Speech and Hearing Association
- Continuing CEUs in all areas of communication disorders for ASHA certification
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Westmont Hilltop School District
08.2025 - 09.2025
Speech-Language Pathologist
Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8
12.1994 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
California University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Pennsylvania State University
High School Diploma -
Sharon High School
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