1. Lauren E. Smith, M.A. CCC-SLP
4356 Twilight Lane l Hamburg, NY 14075 l (716) 474-2168 l lesmith5@buffalo.edu
OBJECTIVE:
Continue refinement of both the science and the art of speech-language therapy within the adult population in
order to gain greater competency as a recently licensed SLP
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology, May 2015; GPA: 4.0/4.0
AIP LANGUAGE INSTITUTE: Valencia, Spain
Study abroad, SUNY Albany AIP Language Institute Summer Studies
6 Spanish credits
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT FREDONIA
Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders & Sciences, May 2013
Minors: Spanish & Psychology; overall GPA: 3.98/4.0
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA), May 10, 2016
New York State License in Speech Language Pathology, April 21, 2016
National Outcomes Measurement System (ASHA), July 28, 2015
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS), May 26, 2015
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Commons on St. Anthony Skilled Nursing Facility-PORT division of Kindred Healthcare, Auburn NY
Clinical Fellowship Experience, July 21, 2015 - April 7, 2016
l Performed bedside swallow and speech/language evaluations for short term and long term care patients
l Provided speech therapy for adults with aphasia or intellectual disabilities in an adult day services program
l Collaborated with dietitian to finalize thin water protocol and all liquid puree consistency for the facility
Partners in Rehab Outpatient Facility-West Seneca, NY
Graduate Clinician Extern, January 2015 – March 2015
l Facilitated video fluoroscopic swallow evaluations and implemented swallow therapy in conjunction with Vital
Stim alongside an ASHA certified supervisor
Speech-Language & Hearing Clinic- University at Buffalo
Graduate Student, August 2013-May 2015
l Fulfilled elective coursework in counseling related to communication disorders
l Led adult aphasia group and participated on specialized post-concussive diagnostic team for a semester
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
l New York State Speech Language Hearing Association (NYSSLHA): Spring 2015-Present
l ASHA Special Interests Groups 02,03,13: Fall 2014-Present
CONFERENCES:
“Adjunctive sEMG for Dysphagia Rehabilitation”, ACP Company, Loretto Health & Rehab Center
Instructed in research findings and training for use of surface electromyography in dysphagia treatment via
Synchrony device as part of 5 hours ASHA CEU course
REFERENCES:
Available Upon Request