1. Deanna C. Carreira
101 Royal Acres Circle | Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 674-9776 | dccarreira@valdosta.edu
Objective
Seeking a clinical fellowship position in the field of Speech Language Pathology.
Education
Valdosta State University – Valdosta, GA
Master of Education, Communication Disorders – December 2016
Current GPA 3.94
Bachelor of Science in Education, Communication Disorders – May 2015
GPA 3.75, Magna Cum Laude Graduate
Clinical Experience
Public School Internship, Kingsland Elementary School Kingsland, GA
Student Clinician, August 2016-Current
• Provided articulation and language services to local daycares.
• Planned and wrote IEPs for school’s case load.
• Screened pre-kindergartners and kindergartners for articulation and language disorders.
• Planned and conducted group therapy sessions on a weekly basis.
Medical Externship, Genesis Rehab Services: Folkston Park Folkston, GA
Student Clinician, May 2016 – July 2016
• Evaluated patients using the following standardized tests: Functional Linguistic
Communication Inventory, Ross Inventory Processing Assessment – Geriatric, The Saint
Louis University Mental Status Examination, and Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool.
• Conducted bedside swallowing evaluations.
• Maintained progress notes and evaluation reports.
TherapyWorks Pediatric Center, Inc. Valdosta, GA
Student Clinician, January 2016 – May 2016
• Administered the Goldman Fristoe Test of Articulation and Clinical Evaluation of Language
Fundamentals – Preschool.
• Created instructional handbook that included articulation flashcards, activities to elicit
targeted sounds, and parent education sheets.
Valdosta State University, Speech and Hearing Clinic Valdosta, GA
Student Clinician, June 2015 – May 2016
• Obtained diagnostic information from oral mechanism exams and hearing screenings.
2. • Collaborated with clinic supervisors and collected data to write progress reports for clients’
files.
• Planned therapy for pre-school children, school aged children, and geriatrics in the areas of
language, articulation and cognition.
• Worked in conjunction with a behavior specialist to write a behavior plan for a client with
autism to improve his participation in therapy.
Professional Associations
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
Activities / Honors
NSSLHA at Valdosta State University: President; Zeta Tau Alpha: New Member Coordinator,
Community Service Chairman, Chaplain, Academic Team Member; Dean’s List; Golden Key
International Honor Society
Other Work
Valdosta State University – Office of Health Promotions Valdosta, GA
Graduate Assistant, August 2015 – May 2016
St. Marys Aquatic Center – Administrative Assistant St. Marys, GA
Graduate Assistant, May 2011 – August 2014
References
Available upon request.