
Timeline
About me
Speech-Language Pathologist and found of Best Side Speech - a private practice in West Michigan
Education

South lyon high school
2008 - 2012High schoolActivities and Societies: Football Team, Wrestling Team, PRIDE, Newspaper, T.V. Production, Mountain T.O.P. (Tennessee Outreach Program) I was the captain of the football and wrestling team my senior year. The football team made the "Sweet 16" in the high school playoffs for Division 2 and the wrestling team was district champions for the third straight year for Division 2. PRIDE is a program where juniors and seniors mentor incoming freshman. I was a part of that program for two years. Mountain T.O.P. is an outreach program where churches from across the country go on a mission trip down to Tennessee and help out the residents… Show more I was the captain of the football and wrestling team my senior year. The football team made the "Sweet 16" in the high school playoffs for Division 2 and the wrestling team was district champions for the third straight year for Division 2. PRIDE is a program where juniors and seniors mentor incoming freshman. I was a part of that program for two years. Mountain T.O.P. is an outreach program where churches from across the country go on a mission trip down to Tennessee and help out the residents of the surrounding towns who need it such as painting houses, building sheds/porches, and yard work. Show less

Central michigan university
2012 - 2017Bachelor’s of applied arts communication sciences and disorders, general class of 2017Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity Speech-Language Hearing Club (SLHC) WMHW 91.5 Moore Rock Radio Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity: I am currently the Standard's Board chairmen, the Brotherhood chairmen, and on our Recruitment Committee. In the past I have been the Risk Management chairmen and I was on the Community Service committee. WMHW 91.5 Moore Rock Radio: I held an Executive Board position for the station as the Music Director. My job consisted of me scheduling weekly music staff meetings, being in charge of my own radio show, adding new music to the station, and promoting the station.

Central michigan university
2018 - 2020Master of arts - ma speech-language pathology/pathologist 2nd year graduate studentActivities and Societies: Graduate Assisantship Fundraising Chair for Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Organization (NSSLHA) Anticipated Graduate Date: May, 2020.
Experience

Aroundcampus group
May 2016 - Aug 2016Sales representativeOutside Sales Representative for AroundCampus Group. We help local businesses reach the campus community by offering print, digital, and mobile advertisement platforms.

Novi community school district
Feb 2018 - Jun 2018Special education paraprofessionalGuided students transitioning from volunteer experiences to full-time employment. Job sites included local businesses in Novi, Michigan. Aided the classroom teacher devising and applying strategies for life skills based on the special needs and abilities of each student. Developed and maintained collaborative partnerships with teachers, parents, administrators, and community partners. Administered assessments and activities specific to IEP goals.

Central michigan university
Jun 2018 - nowGraduate clinicianGraduate Student Clinician at Central Michigan University pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Graduate class of 2020.

University center for language and literacy
Jan 2020 - nowGraduate student clinician-Graduate student clinician for the University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP). -Performed intensive, personalized treatment with a focus on LPAA and use of evidence-based practices such as: Semantic Feature Analysis (SFA), Phonemic Component Analysis (PCA), Verb Network Strengthening Treatment (VNest), Response Elaboration Treatment (RET), and Schuell's. -Evaluated adult clients through formal assessments of expressive language, receptive language, cognition, and motor speech including: WAB-R, RCBA-2, ABA-2, ASHA QCL, DCT, SCT, and NAVS as well as informal assessments. -Facilitated group therapy sessions while incorporating word retrieval, question formulation, and auditory comprehension activities. -Educated clients and families on aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia of speech, and training in supported conversation and multidmodal communication. -Wrote comprehensive reports supplying testing results along with narrative interpretation and relaying detailed recommendations for continued speech-language therapy and home programs. -Conducted and presented research concluding confidence in communication gains as a result of group therapy. -Utilized ClinicTracker in order to maintain daily SOAP notes. Show less

Best side speech
Feb 2024 - nowSpeech language pathologistConduct standardized and dynamic evaluations for articulation and phonological disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, and fluency disorders for children and adults.Develop and present individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and client needs to familiesImplement evidence-based interventions to enhance client outcomes, ensuring measurable improvements in speech and language skills.Built and maintained a strong client base by achieving consistent growth through referrals, communication with local school districts, healthcare providers, and community outreach.Manage all business aspects including marketing, budgeting, billing, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Show less
Licenses & Certifications

Crisis prevention intervention
University of michiganJan 2020
Safetalk
LivingworksJan 2019
Cpr/aed/first aid
American red crossMar 2019
Serving alcohol operator license
Serving alcohol inc.Aug 2017
Hippa certified
Central michigan universityNov 2019
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Luke ShepherdMichigan Speech-Language Hearing Foundation Scholarship 2020 Michigan Speech-Language Hearing Foundation Feb 2020 The Michigan Speech-Language Hearing Foundation Scholarship is intended for graduate students in their final year of a professional program (Master’s SLP or AuD) in the state of Michigan who intend to work in the state of Michigan following graduation. I was selected as one of six other graduate students in the state of Michigan to receive this scholarship.
- Awarded to Luke ShepherdJoseph K. Piasecki Academic of Excellence Award Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity Jun 2017 The Joseph K. Piasecki Academic of Excellence Award is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to an active member of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity with the highest grade point average each semester.
- Awarded to Luke ShepherdJoseph K. Piasecki Academic of Excellence Award Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity Feb 2017 The Joseph K. Piasecki Academic of Excellence Award is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to an active member of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity with the highest grade point average each semester.
Volunteer Experience
Philanthropy helper and volunteer
Issued by Special Olympics on Jan 2014
Associated with Luke ShepherdVolunteer
Issued by Humane Animal Treatment on Apr 2016
Associated with Luke Shepherd
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