Clint Saxton
Chino Valley
Summary
Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist with over 10 years of experience in developing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Expertise in educating families and implementing evidence-based practices to enhance communication skills in diverse populations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Prescott Unified School District
Prescott
01.2021 - Current
- Conducted speech assessments for students with communication disorders.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific speech needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to seamlessly integrate speech therapy into classroom activities, enhancing student engagement.
- Provided direct therapy services in one-on-one and group settings.
- Educated families on effective strategies to support communication development, fostering consistency between home and therapy.
- Documented student progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Trained staff on best practices for supporting students with speech challenges.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student needs and goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Maintained detailed records of client visits including notes about session activities, interventions used.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
- Assessed patients' language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
- Analyzed results from diagnostic tests and wrote comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
- Participated in IEP meetings with school districts to ensure students receive necessary services according to their needs.
- Monitored client progress using data collection on standardized assessments and informal measures, ensuring tailored treatment adjustments.
- Utilized technology such as iPads or computer software programs during therapy sessions when appropriate.
- Attended continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
- Created individualized home programs for families to carryover learned skills between therapy sessions.
- Prescribed augmentative and alternative communication systems when appropriate to improve functional communication outcomes.
- Taught clients how to improve speech with optimal control of facial muscles, jaw and breathing mechanisms.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Washington Elementary School District
Glendale
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Conducted speech assessments for students with communication disorders.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific speech needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate speech therapy into classroom activities.
- Provided direct therapy services in one-on-one and group settings.
- Educated families on strategies to enhance communication development at home, fostering supportive environments.
- Documented student progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Trained staff on best practices for supporting students with speech challenges.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to align on student needs and collaboratively set goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Maintained detailed records of client visits including notes about session activities, interventions used.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
- Assessed patients' language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
- Analyzed results from diagnostic tests and wrote comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
- Participated in IEP meetings with school districts to ensure students receive necessary services according to their needs.
- Monitored client progress using data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures, ensuring effective treatment adjustments.
- Attended continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
- Taught clients how to improve speech with optimal control of facial muscles, jaw and breathing mechanisms.
Speech-Language Pathologist
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona
Deer Valley
08.2000 - 08.2018
- Conducted speech assessments for students with communication disorders.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific speech needs.
- Provided direct therapy services in one-on-one and group settings.
- Educated families on effective strategies to enhance communication development at home, fostering collaborative support.
- Monitored student progress and refined treatment plans based on ongoing assessments to maximize therapeutic outcomes.
- Trained staff on best practices for supporting students with speech challenges.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student needs and goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Maintained detailed records of client visits including notes about session activities, interventions used.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
- Assessed patients' language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
- Analyzed results from diagnostic tests and wrote comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
- Monitored progress of clients through data collection procedures on standardized assessments.
- Utilized technology such as iPads or computer software programs during therapy sessions when appropriate.
- Attended continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
- Created individualized home programs for families to carryover learned skills between therapy sessions.
- Developed individualized plans for patients to address impairments in communication, swallowing, and cognitive-communication skills.
- Consulted with educators and medical professionals, advising on tailored communication strategies to better support individuals with speech and hearing challenges.
- Worked with patients and other clinical professionals to develop treatment plans for speech impediments and issues.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication.
- Taught clients how to improve speech with optimal control of facial muscles, jaw and breathing mechanisms.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate communication and cognitive-communication deficits in clients.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Peoria Unified School District
Peoria
08.1999 - 05.2000
- Conducted speech assessments for students with communication disorders.
- Assessed patients' language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific speech needs.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
- Provided direct therapy services in one-on-one and group settings.
- Educated families on strategies to enhance home support for communication development.
- Documented student progress and adjusted treatment plans.
- Monitored client progress through systematic data collection on standardized assessments and informal measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to align on strategies for addressing student needs and goals.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate speech therapy into classroom activities.
- Trained staff on best practices for supporting students with speech challenges.
- Participated in IEP meetings with school districts to ensure students receive necessary services according to their needs.
- Analyzed results from diagnostic tests and wrote comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
- Developed individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior and speech problems.
- Attended continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
- Taught clients how to improve speech with optimal control of facial muscles, jaw and breathing mechanisms.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Speech-Language Pathology
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-1999
Skills
- Speech assessments
- Treatment planning
- Evidence-based therapy
- Speech Sound Disorder Treatment
- Fluency treatment
- Phonological treatment
- Stuttering intervention
- Pragmatic therapy
- Pediatric therapy
- Autism management
- Augmentative communication
- Assistive tech
- IEP development
- Progress monitoring
- Family education
- Multidisciplinary coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Continuous learning
- Staff training
- Problem solving
- Augmentative communication
Certification
- CCC-SLP with ASHA
- AZ Teacher certification
- AZDE Speech-language certification
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Prescott Unified School District
01.2021 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Washington Elementary School District
08.2018 - 12.2020
Speech-Language Pathologist
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona
08.2000 - 08.2018
Speech-Language Pathologist
Peoria Unified School District
08.1999 - 05.2000
Master of Science - Clinical Speech-Language Pathology
Northern Arizona University