1. Ms. Rachel Millar
(815) 685-8855 rachel.e.millar@gmail.com
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Self-actualized, ambitious, empathetic, critical thinker, with an exceptional and unique set of communication skills developed
from professional and personal experiences; a meticulous speech-language pathologist aspiring to work in the medical field.
Education
Master of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders
Graduation Date: July 31, 2015—GPA: 3.511/4.0
Western Illinois University—Macomb, IL—Accredited Program
Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders—Minor in Psychology
Graduation Date: May 11, 2013—GPA 3.225/4.0
Western Illinois University—Macomb, IL—Accredited Program
Dean’s List of Scholars—Fall 2012 & Spring 2013 Semesters
Clinical Practicum Experience
Graduate Student Clinician—Internship Practicums
McDonough District Hospital, Macomb, IL—June to July 2015, 8 weeks
West Prairie School District, Colchester, IL—March to May 2015, 10 weeks
 Conducted evaluations of primary and secondary speech, language, voice, fluency, pragmatic, feeding,
swallowing, and cognitive-linguistic disorders, providing evidence-based treatment in school and hospital
settings; populations served pre-k through high school students and infant through geriatric patients
 Collaborated with supervisor, occupational and physical therapists, radiologists, nurses, physicians and families
with interdisciplinary focus in hospital setting
 Developed long-term and short-term goals for inpatients and outpatients with varying diagnosis (i.e.
Parkinson’s, CVA, myasthenia gravis, head and neck cancer, autism, dementia, etc) in hospital setting.
 Performed bedside and VFSS evaluations on infant through geriatric populations in hospital setting
 Familiarized with vital and thermal stimulation, LSVT, GCS, and FIMS
 Efficiently completed computerized documentation in the hospital setting
 Developed individual and group activities to facilitate positive behaviors and increase communication skills
 Monitored students’ and patients’ progress and adjusted treatments accordingly
 Organized and maintained daily progress notes for a caseload of 50+ in the school setting
 Collaborated with supervisor, teachers and parents in school setting
 Participated in IEP meetings and 25+ preschool speech and language screenings
 Developed long-term goals and short-term objectives for students with IEP’s and RtI’s
 Provided education to clients, patients, staff and families to facilitate successful outcomes
Graduate Student Clinician—On- and Off-campus Practicum
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL—August 2014 to March 2015
Bridgeway, Macomb, IL—January to May 2014
St. Paul’s Catholic School, Macomb, IL—August to December 2013
 Conducted diagnostic evaluations and formulated evidence-based treatment for receptive and expressive
language, articulation, phonological, voice, memory, cognitive-linguistic, and feeding disorders in school-aged
through geriatric populations
 Collaborated with supervisor, physical and special education teachers, students, and aids to evaluate and treat
communication disorders in school-aged children with disabilities in adaptive physical education class (i.e.
autism, fragile-x syndrome, downs syndrome, etc)
 Developed semester goals, treatment and lesson plans, progress reports, home programs, and attended IEP
meetings
 Created and implemented external memory aids, visual supports, and low-tech AAC systems
 Participated in organization and planning of group therapy sessions for adults with varying communication and
cognitive-linguistic disorders (i.e. Developmentally Disabled, dementia, CVA)
 Conducted 15+ preschool speech and language screenings

2. Ms. Rachel Millar
(815) 685-8855 rachel.e.millar@gmail.com
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Clinical Practicum Experience cont’d
Undergraduate Student Clinician—On- and Off-campus Practicum
Lincoln Elementary School, Macomb, IL—January to May 2013
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL—January to December 2012
 Performed evaluations and interpreted results of GSI:61 audiometer, tympanograph, otoscope, and OAE testing
 Reviewed results of audiological evaluations with supervisor, clients, and families
 Performed hearing screenings on-campus for Disability Awareness Day to educate public on prevention and
treatment of hearing loss
 Provided evidence-based speech and language intervention to school-aged children with language delay and
AOS
Professional Development
Teaching Support Assistant—January to May 2014
 Facilitated undergraduate observations and discussions
 Assisted supervisor with grading
 Supervision of clinic library and materials
Sign Language—August 2012 to May 2013
 Implemented basic sign language to facilitate communication in non-verbal clients
Proficient in Microsoft Word & Power Point
Presentations and Research Interests
Research Papers
 Audiological Intervention for Age-Related Cognitive Decline—paper available upon request.
 Death by Dehydration and Starvation—paper available upon request.
 Long Term Outcomes of Traumatic Brain Injury—power point available upon request.
Assessment Projects
 Criterion-Referenced Assessment—independently developed criterion-referenced assessment to assess
prepositions for a toddler and provide references for evidence of assessment.
 Language Sample Assignment—obtained and analyzed, using SALT Software, a play-based language sample with
preschool child who was typically developing
 Stuttering Assessment Exercise—enhanced skills at identifying and quantifying different types of disfluent
behaviors using audiotapes
Organizations
National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association—2013 to present
Western Illinois University Student Speech Hearing Language Association—January 2012 to July 2015
 Elected Official—Spring 2013 to Fall 2014
Speech Perception Journal Club—August 2012 to May 2015
Western Illinois University SCUBA Club—January to December 2014
 Certified SCUBA diver
Additional Experience
Volunteer—“Rock Steady”—YMCA—Macomb, IL—July 2015
 Implemented LSVT-LOUD-like exercises in boxing/movement class for individuals with Parkinson’s
Teaching Support Assistant—Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL—January 2014 to May 2014
 Broadened professional, organizational and creative thinking skills by managing assignments, study groups,
library desk, and various tasks assigned by instructor
Teacher—Catch A Star Learning Center Inc, Macomb, IL—May 2013 to December 2013
 Expanded critical thinking, instructing, organization, monitoring, creativity skills, and cultural appreciation
through interactions with infants, toddlers, and young children, colleagues, and families

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Volunteer—Special Olympics—Monmouth, IL—May 4, 2013
 Improved upon team building and communication skills by managing and providing instruction on an event