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Claire Walker

Claire Walker

Portballintrae,Co Antrim

Summary

Enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist motivated to make a positive impact on students, using extensive knowledge of speech and language issues. Friendly and flexible approach.

Knowledgable about proper diagnosis techniques and treatment strategies for communication impairments. Eager to help students deal with issues such as stammering as well as physical or emotional problems that affect communication. Strong communication skills and adept at working with children and families of all backgrounds and socio-economic levels. Able to diagnose issues and develop treatment plans according to established standards. Driven to support patient needs with individualised assessments and targeted treatment. Expertise includes case management, intervention planning, and documentation. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with a methodical approach. Working individually and as part of a team.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Speech and language therapist

Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Ballymoney, Coleraine, Ballycastle. , Antrim
09.2000 - 09.2019

Initially worked in the community with children with developmental speech and language delay/disorder. In 2006 I began a Specialist post working with children with dysfluency. In recent years my job description was reevaluated and I was promoted to Highly Specialist Speech and Language working with children with dysfluency. In 2021 I took a career break due to family commitments and to pursue further study.

Speech and language therapist

Homefirst HSST
Whiteabbey, Antrim. , Co Antrim
09.1999 - 09.2000

Worked as a Band 5 Therapist for Homefirst HSST with Adults with Learning Disability and Stroke/Voice inpatients and outpatients at Whiteabbey Hospital.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Speech and Language Therapy

University of Ulster, Jordanstown
Northern Ireland
09/1995 - 06/1999

International Baccalaureate - History English Social Anthropology Mathematical Biology Studies French

Lagan College, Belfast
Belfast
09/1996 - 06/1999

GCSEs - Maths English French History Double Award Sciences Religious Studies English Literature

Lagan College Belfast
Northern Ireland
09/1986 - 06/1991

Skills

  • Speech and language screening
  • Professional development
  • Documentation development
  • Curriculum understanding
  • Relationship building
  • Assessments
  • Academic performance reporting
  • Team collaboration
  • Relatable nature
  • Staff training and development
  • Intervention planning
  • Communication strategies
  • Clinical evaluation
  • Treatment plan development

Timeline

Speech and language therapist

Northern Health and Social Care Trust
09.2000 - 09.2019

Speech and language therapist

Homefirst HSST
09.1999 - 09.2000

Bachelor of Science - Speech and Language Therapy

University of Ulster, Jordanstown
09/1995 - 06/1999

International Baccalaureate - History English Social Anthropology Mathematical Biology Studies French

Lagan College, Belfast
09/1996 - 06/1999

GCSEs - Maths English French History Double Award Sciences Religious Studies English Literature

Lagan College Belfast
09/1986 - 06/1991
Claire Walker