DeEsta J. Shaffer is a dedicated speech-language pathologist seeking a clinical fellowship position. She received her M.S. in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Arkansas in 2016 and has over 200 hours of clinical experience providing therapy to patients with various speech and language disorders. She also has extensive leadership experience volunteering with several community organizations.
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Oscars Christmas & New Year CelebrationSelf-Employed
Oscar's Lounge & Restaurant is perfect place in Nottinghamshire to celebrate christmas, new year, party, events, conference & corporate meetings.
We offer dining with style, enjoy multiple range of delicious dishes & menus in various ways as- Sunday's menu, children's menu, Christmas menu & many more .
So come and celebrate here with us in events/parties and
make your day special & memorable.
For more details-
Contact person: Sandip Nagar
visit: www.oscarsloungeandrestaurant.co.uk/
Tel: 0115 822 1201
1. DeEsta J. Shaffer
707 West Main Ozark AR 72949 dshaffer@uark.edu (479) 209-9199
Objective
Dedicated, highly motivated speech-language pathologist seeking a clinical
fellowship experience entry position.
Education
• University of Arkansas
o M.S. Speech Language Pathology 2016
o B.S. Communication Disorder 2014
o Minor in Human Development 2014
Professional Experience
Rena Elementary School – Van Buren, AR 2015- Fall
Practicum site: 65 hours
o Provide therapy for school age students in group setting.
o Identification, assessment, and treatment of students with articulation,
expressive and receptive language, fluency disorders, and cognitive
impairment.
o Clinical experience gained in the following areas: Common core
standards, IEP paperwork, parent teacher conferences, collaboration with
teachers and parents, and administration of school hearing screenings.
Children’s Therapy Team- Fayetteville, AR 2015-
Summer
Practicum site: 36 hours
o Provide therapy for pediatric, school age, and teenagers in one-on-one
setting.
o Identification, assessment and treatment of children with developmental
delays, communication, and language disorders.
o Clinical experience gained in the following areas: expressive and receptive
language disorders, developmental delays, articulation, phonological
disorders, down syndromes, cerebral palsy, verbal autism, and Asperger’s
syndrome.
University of Arkansas Speech and Hearing Clinic 2014-2015
Practicum site: 80 hours
o Provide therapy to pre-school-age children in one-on-one and group
settings.
o Treatment for patients with speech and language disorders, high
functioning autism, non-verbal autism, and cochlear implants.
o Clinical experience gained in the following areas: articulation disorders,
expressive and receptive language disorders, picture exchange
communication system, auditory processing disorders, electronic report
writing via Point & Click, and educated parents.
2. Relative Skills and Training
CPR and First Aid Certified
Child Mandated Report Training
IEP writing
Leadership and Volunteer Experience
• Birthday Party Project- volunteer project in Dallas, TX that hosted birthday
parties for underprivileged children in the community
• Ozark Nursing Home- read books and coordinated activities for residents
• Veterans Affair Hospital- organized activities room and delivered books to
patients throughout the hospital
• Volunteer Action Committee- responsible for engaging children in weekly
reading circles and constructing activities related to the chosen books
• Boys and Girls Club- oversaw after school care for underprivileged children and
responsible for creating physical activities and games to engage the children with
their peers
• Girl Scouts of the USA- coordinated activities for local girl scouts to promote
confidence
• Ozark Kindergarten Center- provided individual tutoring services to students
struggling with reading, math, and other skills.
• National Student Speech Language-Hearing Association- volunteered
throughout the community and hosted events such as Candy Cane Christmas
• Kappa Delta Sorority- new member leader
Recognition and Awards
Undergraduate Student with Distinction- Summa Cum Laude
Dean’s List
Chancellor’s List
Jack Williamson Scholarship for Education and Health Professions
Academic Leadership Scholarship
Professional Development
ASHA Convention in Denver, CO 2015