JESSICA O.

POLOTE
11235 OAK LEAF DR. APT.1804∙SILVER SPRING∙MD∙20901
(904)327-0394∙ jessica.polote@yahoo.com

EDUCATION Howard University Washington, D.C.

Masters of Science in Communication Science & Disorders Expected May 2018

University of Central Florida Orlando, FL

Bachelor of Science in Communication Science & Disorders August 2014

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
District of Columbia Public School Washington, D.C.
Intern January 2018-April 2018
• Constructed weekly therapy activities for students with varying disabilities such as: Down
syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual disabilities, Stroke, Non-Verbal, and visually impairments.
• Maintained weekly SOAP notes and treatment plans for clients.
• Conducted evaluations such as the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals, Goldman
Fristoe Test of Articulation, and Expressive/Receptive One Word Picture Test.

Head Injury Rehab and Referral Services Rockville, MD

Intern August 2017-November 2017
• Acquired over 90 hours treating clients with varying disabilities such as: Traumatic Brain Injury,
Stroke, Intellectual disabilities, Autism, and Joubert Syndrome.
• Implemented weekly activities that targeted client goals
• Maintained weekly SOAP notes and treatment plans for clients.
• Conducted evaluations such as the Woodcock Johnson scale of cognitive abilities for incoming
clients
Silver Spring, MD
Holy Cross Hospital May 2017-July 2017
Intern
• Acquired over 85 hours evaluating clients with varying disorders at risk for safe swallowing such
as: Parkinson’s disease, Head and neck cancer, dysarthria, traumatic brain injury, and HIV/AIDS.
• Analyzed patient case history information.
• Documented findings via SOAP notes and made appropriate recommendations.

Howard University Washington, D.C.

Graduate Clinician September 2016- April 2017
• Acquired over 75 hours treating clients with varying disorders such as: articulation, language,
fluency, and autism spectrum disorder on a weekly basis.
• Completed hearing and language screenings at local primary schools with the CELF-5 Screener.
• Documented client progress via SOAP notes, semester treatment plans, progress reports, and
family debriefs.
• Maintained weekly SOAP notes and treatment plans for clients.
• Applied Evidence-Based Practices and strategies into every treatment session.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Duval County Public Schools Jacksonville, FL
Speech Language Pathologist August 2014-June 2016
• Provided treatment to clients with varying disorders such as: articulation, language, fluency,
and autism.
• Participated in MRT and IEP meetings to discuss student progress and special
considerations among team members.
• Documented students’ weekly and semester progress via SEAS data base system.
• Built relationships among students, parents, and faculty to provide the most effective
intervention.
Brain Fitness Orlando, FL
Intern May 2014-August 2014
• Developed and implemented treatment activities to patients suffering from TBI, dementia,
multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Stroke etc.
 JESSICA O. POLOTE
11235 OAK LEAF DR. APT.1804∙SILVER SPRING∙MD∙20901
(904)327-0394∙ jessica.polote@yahoo.com

• Provided a therapeutic environment in which persons experiencing early memory

loss can participate in a variety of brain healthy activities and learn lifestyle adaptations.
• Obtained 45 hours of hands on experience with adult patients.

St. Catherine’s Laboure Manor

Shadowed Mrs. Yelitza Rivera, CCC-SLP Jacksonville, FL
May 2011-August 2011
• Established rapport with family to provide the most effective intervention, while
maintaining a familiar quality of life to the resident.
• Observed therapies for patients with Dysarthria, Aphasia, Apraxia, and Dysphagia as well
as brain function. Oral motor and diadochokinetic rate exams.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT Howard University
Shameka N. Stanford, Ph.D. CCC-SLP September 2016-June 2017

Intrinsic Motivation through Cultural Interactive Storytelling- Increasing Literacy Skills in young African
American Males at risk for or experiencing language and literacy delays

• Assessed hearing screenings for males ages 6-8 who are participants in the study.
• Assessed males ages 6-8 with the Oral and Written Language Scales (OWLS II) who are
participants in the study.
• Provided literacy intervention to participants in the areas of story mapping, sequencing,
phonological awareness, and reading comprehension.
• Assisted participants with composing their own rap to increase recollection of the literature, and
to increase overall intrinsic motivation to read.
PRESENTATIONS Atlanta, Georgia
April 2017

Polote, J., Prioleau, R. & Stanford. S. (2017) Intrinsic Motivation through Cultural Interactive Storytelling
Increasing Literacy Skills in young African American Males at risk for or experiencing language and
literacy delays. Presented at National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing conference in
Atlanta, GA
INTERNATIONAL STUDY Bahamas
May 2017
Edge Up: Caribbean Short Study Abroad-Specialty Clinic
• Assessed and treated over 50 school age children with disabilities in the Caribbean such as
autism, selective mutism, Down syndrome, and intellectual disabilities.
• Provided consultation and workshops in relation to cultural intervention, disabilities, red flags,
etc.
• Collaborated with caregivers to maintain continuity of treatment strategies.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• All Disorders Matter: The Correlation of Cognitive Disorders to the
Increase in Fatal Policing of Minorities
• Code Switching and its Importance to Speech-Language Pathologist
• Dysphagia, FEES, & Tracheostomy/Ventilator- Dependent Patients
• Owning a Private Practice
MEMBERSHIPS
• National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association, Vice-President
• National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing, Member
• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Member
• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Member