A Career As A Speech Pathologist

Words: 521

Pages: 3

Open Document

My nephew, Jeremiah, is one of the sweetest kids I know. He is always happy and enjoys helping out around the house. With a love of video games and enthusiasm to learn new things, Jeremiah is one active and imaginative young boy. There is only one thing that can overwhelm him...school. That is because in 2010, at the age of one, Jeremiah was diagnosed with autism and as a result suffers from speech delays. He comes home often discouraged and ashamed. Now that Jeremiah is eight, his hardships have become ever-present in his interactions with other students and sometimes even his teachers. Jeremiah’s frustration often reminds me of my own struggles with speech when I was in school and have motivated me to become a speech pathologist so that I can not only help Jeremiah, but also kids like him. …show more content…
For the past six years, I have been working in New York City public schools and have a proven track record of success with working in a school environment. I have met and worked with students that are selectively mute, dyslexic, have echolalia and so much more. My time working with students has made me empathetic to their needs and has given me insight into the ways in which my students with speech impediments struggle. As a result, I am patient, compassionate and have the drive to support students. I have gained a wealth of experience and believe that the next step for me to continue supporting students is to complete my Master’s in Speech-Language

Summary: A Career As A Speech Pathologist

affect you in the long run. I am currently twenty years old, and I begin to take part in adult responsibilities. School is still one of the biggest priorities in my life. I spend most of my time studying in order to pursue my dream of becoming a speech pathologist. Throughout all my years of education, I finally found the perfect way to study. Some students are able to memorize concepts hours before the exam but in my case, I must study days in advance. My studying techniques consist of repetition in…

Words 835 - Pages 4

Personal Narrative: A Career As A Speech Pathologist

Before entering this program, I had very little knowledge of what speech pathology actually is because no one in my family needed the services of an SP. But now that I have been introduced to the program and have seen a speech pathologist in action, I can say that this is what I want to be. This is who I am set to be. At first, I was apprehensive of the whole CTS experience because this was my first time being in an actual clinic, and I'm always quite scared of new things. When I entered the area…

Words 800 - Pages 4

College Admissions Essay: A Career As A Speech Pathologist

student career at the University of Arkansas, I had no inspirations…

Words 678 - Pages 3

Speech Language Pathologist

and inspiring, especially with an individual that feels defeated and unmotivated. After obtaining my bachelor of arts in general elementary education, special education, and speech communications I will further my knowledge and obtain my master's in communicative sciences and disorders to become a Speech Language Pathologist in a hospital setting, with…

Words 703 - Pages 3

Speech Language Pathologist Duties

that we have an overview of the responsibilities and duties of a speech-language pathologist; we need to discuss what individual characteristics are needed to qualify for the profession. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics details that a speech-language pathologists need to be analytical and critical thinkers, also they need to be compassionate and sympathetic with each patient and their families. Moreover, speech-language pathologists have emphasis on details and have great communication and listening…

Words 293 - Pages 2

Speech Language Pathologist Personal Statement

“Mom, that’s a willy, willy wed wagon!” This is a fear and concern for every parent, a speech disorder. Their child stuttering or not being able to correctly articulate common letters and sounds like “r.” I have chosen to pursue a career as a speech language pathologist because I want to help children and elderly people overcome obstacles and be an aid in developing their communication skills. This is not a program offered at Southern Regional Technical College, however I have been able to complete…

Words 354 - Pages 2

Essay on Application: Rehabilitation Medicine and Interpersonal Skills

was the perfect career for me. I had never once thought of becoming a speech-language pathologist. The truth is, I despised that field of work. Growing up, I suffered from chronic Otitis Media and as a consequence, had some temporary hearing problems that caused me to fall behind the rest of my cohort. Due to my predicament, I was put into speech therapy until 4th grade. I felt different, even less adequate, when I was pulled out of class to go ‘spend time’ with the speech pathologist. Little did I…

Words 529 - Pages 3

Speech Language Pathologist Analysis

Observing a school speech-language pathologist provided a unique learning experience that helped broadened the understanding and interest of the job. Laurie Boni is a M.S. CCC-SLP who currently works as a contract speech language pathologist through the company, Fututres education. She provides direct speech-language pathology services to the students, evaluates speech and language skills, collaborates with other professionals, and attends meetings. Laurie Boni presently works at the Madeline English…

Words 1544 - Pages 7

A Career In Pathophysiology

brought people together with multiple forms of communication including Gaelic, traditional music, singing, dancing, and prayer. It was also during these trips that I had my first exposure to language disorders and the life-altering work of Speech and Language Pathologists. From my uncle’s unfortunate experience with Broca's Aphasia to my cousin’s developmental stutter,…

Words 684 - Pages 3

Audiologist Career Research Paper

What Does the Job of an Audiologist Entail? The jobs and career paths that are chosen are important and determine one's future. Audiology is a career path that is both of these things and can lead to a community much bigger than imagined. To fully understand and appreciate the job of an audiologist, one needs to look at the education/training, advancements/salary, and benefits/hazards of the job. To start, the education/training for an audiologist is extensive and can take years. Undergraduate schooling…

Words 969 - Pages 4