Emily Parry
Newcastle upon Tyne,Tyne And Wear
Summary
I am a Speech and Language Therapist with a background in languages who is passionate about all forms of communication. I am highly skilled in supporting children with a wide range of speech and language difficulties and I am equipped to provide recommendations to schools and parents. My background in languages means I am used to cross-cultural communication and have also worked with bilingual students and families. I speak conversational Spanish and French and would be interested in developing my knowledge of other languages too. Through my Masters degree, I also have an up to date knowledge of current research and evidence around speech, language and communication disorders and their treatment and have excellent academic English. I am a compassionate, friendly person who works well as part of a team and seeks to continually learn and improve my practice.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust
South Tyneside , Tyne and Wear
2022.09 - Current
- Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of Speech, Language, Communication and swallowing disorders.
- Experience working into a range of settings (mainstream schools, special schools, nurseries and with parents.
- Working both through offering individual therapy and through training school and nursery staff members to deliver therapy.
- Extensive knowledge of alternative augmentative communication (AAC), Makaton (sign language), and setting up a total communication environment in classrooms to support children with additional needs to communicate to the best of their ability.
- In 2023 I attended the Manchester post-basic dysphagia course and have since been acquiring my dysphagia competencies.
- Assessment of neurodevelopmental communication disorders from age 2 onwards and sharing diagnostic reports with a peadiatrician.
- Delivering training to school staff and parents.
Learning Support Assistant
Hampshire County Council
Southampton, Hampshire
2019.02 - 2020.07
- Giving advice and guidance to young people (aged 12-18) concerning their studies and future progression.
- Providing in-class 1:1 support, primarily with maths and modern foreign languages, and providing stretch and challenge activities where appropriate.
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team: integrating therapeutic practices into the classroom, such as sensory integration and mindfulness, as directed by the Occupational Therapy team.
- As pastoral LSA, I was assigned to a specific ward and, when necessary, I attended Care Programme Approach meetings and MDT meeting and provided feedback from education about the young people and their progress.
Early Years Assistant
University of Southampton Early Years Centre
Southampton, Hampshire
2018.10 - 2019.02
- Providing care to babies and children aged 0-4.
Education
MSc Language Pathology - Speech and Language Therapy
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne 2020.09 - 2022.08
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Foreign Languages
BA French and Spanish
Southampton 2014.09 - 2018.07
A-Levels -
St Clement Danes School
Chorleywood 2011.09 - 2013.06
Languages
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
Affiliations
- Running, cycling, sea swimming, climbing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust
2022.09 - Current
MSc Language Pathology - Speech and Language Therapy
Newcastle University
2020.09 - 2022.08
Learning Support Assistant
Hampshire County Council
2019.02 - 2020.07
Early Years Assistant
University of Southampton Early Years Centre
2018.10 - 2019.02
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Foreign Languages
BA French and Spanish
2014.09 - 2018.07
A-Levels -
St Clement Danes School
2011.09 - 2013.06