Ronni Runes is a licensed speech-language pathologist in California with over 30 years of experience. She received a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from San Francisco State University and has held various positions, including as a school-based SLP in Las Virgenes Unified School District for over 20 years. She currently maintains a private practice providing evaluation and treatment for preschool through adult clients.

1. Ronni
Runes
4240 Lost Hills Road
Unit 3101
Calabasas, California, 91301
(818) 519-2132
speakeasytherapyservices@gmail.com
Utilizing 30 plus years of experience, I
am ever passionate about finding
innovative ways to treat those in my care
with both traditional methods and
creative therapeutic approaches.
CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, State of California #SP4883
California Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential
EDUCATION
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY, San Francisco, CA
Masters of Science Speech-Language Pathology, Jun 1980
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO, Buffalo, NY
B.A. Speech Pathology and Audiology, Jun 1976
WORK EXPERIENCE
LAS VIRGENES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Calabasas, CA
Certified Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist - Pre-school, Elementry &
High School | Sep 1993 - Jun 2016
Delivered effective treatment for students diagnosed with a variety of
Communicative Disorders including Articulation/Phonological Disorders,
Language Processing Deficits, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pragmatic
Language Deficits,Hearing Impairment, Downs Syndrome, Cerebral
Palsy, Vocal, and Fluency Disorders
Administered standardized test batteries to diagnose, determine eligibility
for services, and generate appropriate goals.
Compiled and maintained records and files on students to include
Individual Education Plans, detailed diagnostic reports, and consistently
updated progress status.
Prepared and conducted IEP and Annual Review Conferences to address
speech-language concerns.
Maintained a regular schedule of individual and group speech and
language therapy sessions to preschool through high school students.
Collaborated with classroom teachers and other school based disciplines
to maximize student potential in the educational setting.
Documented goals and evaluated progress to achieve maximum benefit.
Aliened goals and therapy services to current California State Standards
and instructional practices.
Communicated with families and successfully engaged them in the
therapeutic process.
Made referrals for ancillary services available within the school system.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR-HOME HEALTH, Los Angeles, CA
Certified Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist | Jul 1990 - Aug 1993
Implement individualized therapeutic intervention of speech and language
skills for patients with communication disorders.
Collect and compiled data to document clients' performance or assess
ongoing progress.
Conduct in-service training sessions with family and provide strategies
for most effect patient communication.
Worked with adults with a variety of communication disabilities
including Aphasia, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Dementia.

2. PRIVATE PRACTICE , Calabasas, CA
Certified Licensed Part-Time Speech Pathologist | Sep 1985 - Present
Provide evaluation and treatment programs for preschool through adult
clients.
Liaison with physical, occupation and school speech pathologists to
provide information and coordinate services.
Created intensive individualized therapeutic treatments to maximize
client potential.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION, Los Angeles, CA
Certified Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist | Sep 1985 - Jun 1990
Performed comprehensive evaluations utilizing a variety of standardized
test batteries.
Wrote detailed assessment reports and maintained proper documentation
of information including initial evaluation, treatment progress, and
triennial reassessment of students.
Scheduled and maintained regular ongoing therapy sessions.
LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Los Angeles, CA
Certified Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist | Sep 1981 - Jun 1983
Plan and conduct treatment programs for students' speech and language
problems consulting with educators and other health care personnel as
necessary.
Maintain student records at all stages, including initial and subsequent
evaluation and treatment activities.
Instruct students, parents, and teachers, in communication strategies to
maximize effective expressive, receptive, and pragmatic language skills.
RICHMOND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Richmond , CA
Credentialed Aphasia Classroom Teacher | Sep 1980 - Jun 1981
Develop individual education plans (IEPs) and implement strategies to
meet the needs of preschool and kindergarten students with a variety of
communication disabilities.
Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream
classes.
Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to
explore, manipulate, or use in language learning activities or imaginative
play.
Observe and evaluate students' communicative competence, behavior, and
social development, to determine their readiness for placement in general
education vs. special needs programs.
Interpret the results of standardized tests to determine students' strengths
and areas of need.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Las Virgenes Special Education Parent Association : Recognition Special
Achievement Award-2012