Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Gracie Boyenga

Mankato

Summary

Adept at developing individualized treatment plans and utilizing evidence-based approaches, I've significantly improved patient outcomes in speech pathology. I've improved on cognitive-communication strategies and commitment to continual improvement, coupled with a positive attitude and effective time management, have been pivotal in advancing therapy goals and fostering collaborative success.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kato Charter

Leah Carpenter
01.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing the unique needs of each patient.
  • Developed innovative therapy exercises that effectively targeted patients'' specific areas of difficulty and helped them achieve their goals more efficiently.
  • Provided early intervention services to young children, resulting in improved speech and language development.

Rec N' Read

Kristin Berndt
01.2024 - Current
  • Helps children who may struggle with reading or writing improve their literacy skills through recreation and intervention.
  • Facilitated small group activities that fostered peer collaboration and improved overall communication skills.
  • Supported students in strengthening critical thinking skills through close reading exercises.

Individual Child Literacy

Eric Strong
01.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrated Clinical skills writing SOAP notes and monthly progress notes.
  • Demonstrated using evidence-based practices with activities provided.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards,
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of speech pathology.
  • Educated caregivers about speech-language interventions that can be used at home to help clients achieve success outside of therapy sessions.

Individual Client Child Apraxia

Eric Strong
01.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrated Clinical skills writing SOAP notes and monthly progress notes.
  • Demonstrated using evidence-based practices with activities provided.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards,
  • Educated caregivers about speech-language interventions that can be used at home to help clients achieve success outside of therapy sessions.

Vine Speak Out Group

Tino Mupambo
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Use of evidence-based approaches designed to be a catch-all for targeting participating group member's goals.
  • Practice with targeting the areas of speech sound disorders, voice, and cognition.
  • Vast experience for building practical knowledge of the ways Parkingson's presents and how to adapt and be flexible with treating the language deficits that occur as a result.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.


MSU Aphasia Group

Tino Mupambo
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Use of evidence-based approaches designed to be a catch-all for targeting participating group member's goals.
  • Practice with clients participant who vary in severity and aphasia diagnosis.
  • Vast experience for building practical knowledge of the ways Aphasia presents and how to adapt and be flexible with treating the language deficits that occur as a result.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Aphasia Individual Session

Tino Mupambo
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Use of evidence-based approaches designed to be a catch-all for targeting participating client's goals.
  • Demonstrating written skilled professional SOAP notes and Progress Notes throughout the term.
  • Provided support during speech pathology sessions, ensuring effective treatment and progress tracking.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques in speech pathology sessions.

MnCAN Group

H Sheen Chiou
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Mission to improve the life of participation of individuals impacted by aphasia through comprehensive programs, education, peer connections, and community support.
  • Demonstrates skill of maintain communication skill, practice all modes of communication, social support and connection, encourage persons with aphasia to find tools to reach life goals, personal goals, and communication goals.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.


Clinical Observations

Mankato State University
01.2024 - 05.2024

•Diagnostic Clinic Observation with Child Apraxia, Language, Phonological Disorder.

• Demonstrated clinical skill by using evidenced-based practice activities for client's goals.
•Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to
specifications.

Clinical Education Experiences

Mankato State University
08.2023 - 12.2023

• Simucase, Master Clinician Network, Aphasia, dementia and brain injury evaluation observations, Dementia friendly memory book implementation at a memory care.

• Simulates real-life clinical situations, enabling students to practice taking case histories, conducting assessments, interpreting data, and developing treatment plans.

• Demonstrated practice assessing, diagnosing, and treating virtual clients.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

•Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Volunteer

GArden EngAGEment
05.2023 - 08.2023

• Assisted with special events and programs.
• Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs. Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
• Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
• Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
• Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.

Education

Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN
05-2024

Associate of Arts -

Riverland Community College
Austin, MN
08-2021

Skills

  • Fast learner
  • Positive attitude
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Communication assessment
  • Telepractice services
  • Voice disorders treatment
  • Cognitive-communication strategies
  • Group therapy sessions
  • Speech therapy
  • Collaboration with professionals
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Progress monitoring
  • Individualized treatment plans

Certification

  • Achieved Summa Cum Laude.
  • MnCAN Group Training.
  • Speak Out! Training.

Timeline

Vine Speak Out Group

Tino Mupambo
09.2024 - 12.2024

MSU Aphasia Group

Tino Mupambo
09.2024 - 12.2024

Aphasia Individual Session

Tino Mupambo
09.2024 - 12.2024

MnCAN Group

H Sheen Chiou
09.2024 - 12.2024

Kato Charter

Leah Carpenter
01.2024 - Current

Rec N' Read

Kristin Berndt
01.2024 - Current

Individual Child Literacy

Eric Strong
01.2024 - Current

Individual Client Child Apraxia

Eric Strong
01.2024 - Current

Clinical Observations

Mankato State University
01.2024 - 05.2024

Clinical Education Experiences

Mankato State University
08.2023 - 12.2023

Volunteer

GArden EngAGEment
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Achieved Summa Cum Laude.
  • MnCAN Group Training.
  • Speak Out! Training.

Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Associate of Arts -

Riverland Community College
Gracie Boyenga