Emily Townsend
Mount Airy
Summary
Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist with extensive experience in evaluation and treatment of communication disorders. Known for fostering collaboration within IEP teams and mentoring emerging professionals, ensuring best practices and culturally sensitive approaches.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Strides Therapy and Educational Services
Crofton, MD
08.2024 - Current
- Provided flexible support for diverse assessment needs and FMLA coverage within Frederick County Public Schools.
- Delivered tailored support in elementary, high school, charter school, and specialized settings for students aged 3 to 21.
- Mentored first-year Speech-Language Pathologists throughout their clinical fellowship, ensuring adherence to best practices.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Howard County Public School System
Columbia, MD
08.2015 - 06.2023
- Evaluated students with speech, language and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and non-standardized measures.
- Collaborated with the IEP team to create comprehensive treatment plans for students with complex communication disorders.
- Enhanced speech and language development and facilitated access to grade level curriculum for middle school and high school students by designing engaging activities and providing in-class support to target various skills.
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs and communication styles while delivering effective services.
- Served as a clinical supervisor and mentor to graduate student intern, providing guidance on best practices while fostering and environment conducive to learning and growth.
Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach
Howard County Public School System
Columbia, MD
08.2016 - 06.2025
- Provided training, direction, encouragement and motivation to prepare student athletes for competitive events.
- Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- Taught range of sport-specific skills with optimal safety standards.
- Prepared student athletes for games and competitions with rigorous practice schedule.
- Provided mentorship to student athletes, encouraging use of time management strategies to balance academic and athletic responsibilities.
- Secured the program's first two county titles and coached team to become nine time regional finalists and four time state finalists.
Caregiver
Private Employment
Millersville, MD
06.2009 - 09.2011
- Provided home and community based care for two children with developmental disabilities who require AAC. Assisted with personal care routines and meal preparation, attended IEP meetings and specialist visits, and provided educational support.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Hearing And Speech Sciences
University of Maryland
College Park, MD05-2010
Skills
- Speech and Language Evaluation and Treatment
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Oral Expression
- Critical Thinking
- Programming and Training for AAC
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Strides Therapy and Educational Services
08.2024 - Current
Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach
Howard County Public School System
08.2016 - 06.2025
Speech-Language Pathologist
Howard County Public School System
08.2015 - 06.2023
Caregiver
Private Employment
06.2009 - 09.2011
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Arts - Hearing And Speech Sciences
University of Maryland