Desia Bradley-Griffin
Lithonia
Summary
Dedicated speech-language pathologist with extensive experience in assessing and treating communication disorders in the pediatric population. Proficient in utilizing evidence-based practices, including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, to facilitate speech, language, and social development. Committed to fostering collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans that promote long-term growth and enhance communication abilities in children.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech and Language Pathologist
Now We're Talking Speech and Language Therapy LLC
06.2024 - Current
- Develops individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments of client communication needs.
- Conducts speech and language evaluations utilizing standardized assessment tools and diagnostic measures.
- Implements evidence-based interventions to enhance clients' speech, language, and social communication skills.
- Educates families on communication strategies and resources to support ongoing development at home.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Baby Talk & Speech, LLC
10.2022 - 06.2025
- Administered comprehensive speech and language evaluations to guide treatment planning using standardized assessment tools.
- Documented daily data, progress notes, and session reports in accordance with company policy and insurance requirements, utilizing specialized data management software.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers by providing strategies and resources to facilitate carryover across environments.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Talk Time Speech and Language Services
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Developed and executes individualized treatment plans, achieving measurable communication outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive speech and language evaluations using standardized tools to identify targeted areas of intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and families to promote functional communication across settings.
Medical Internship
Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided rehabilitation treatment for cognitive-communication, language, and swallowing disorders.
- Provided counseling and education (as necessary) to patients and families regarding patients' abilities and needs for assistance and continued therapeutic intervention.
- Participated in rehabilitation team staffing, case reviews, and department meetings.
School Internship
Bolton Academy Elementary School
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Provided speech and language services to adolescent students with various communication disorders.
- Formally and informally assessed adolescent students with various communication disorders.
- Wrote Individualized Education Programs (IEP), eligibility, and evaluation reports utilizing data collected during sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA08-2017
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA08-2022
Skills
- Speech and language assessments (GFTA-3, Arizona, CAAP, PLS-5, OWLS-II, EVT, DAYC-2, REEL-4, CELF-5, SSI)
- Treatment planning and therapeutic intervention
- Data management
- Aided and unaided augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems
- Caregiver education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
Timeline
Speech and Language Pathologist
Now We're Talking Speech and Language Therapy LLC
06.2024 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Talk Time Speech and Language Services
01.2023 - 03.2025
Speech-Language Pathologist
Baby Talk & Speech, LLC
10.2022 - 06.2025
Medical Internship
Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center
05.2022 - 07.2022
School Internship
Bolton Academy Elementary School
01.2022 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Georgia State University
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Urban Child Study Center
Classroom Observer
- Administered CLASS, ELLCO, and ECERS assessment tools in preschool and toddler classrooms.
- Collected data regarding language and literacy implementation in family-child care providers using LENA.
- Transcribed recorded information and accurately entered the data into the project database.
GaLEND Program
Leadership Fellow
- Developed and presented a collaborative research/leadership project related to GaLEND and MCHB goals.
- Demonstrated disciplinary and interdisciplinary competencies in community practice sites.
- Developed and facilitated community education programs.