Natalie McIntire
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Experienced with evaluating speech and language disorders, delivering personalized treatment plans that enhance communication skills. Utilizes evidence-based practices to tailor interventions for diverse populations. Knowledge of collaborative approaches to maximize patient progress and team effectiveness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
TaylorMade Therapies
07.2025 - Current
- Provide speech-language therapy to children at Patrick Space Force Base Child Development Center in the mornings and a private practice clinic in the afternoons.
- Conduct evaluations and re-evaluations to identify speech, language, and cognitive-communicative needs.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans based on assessment results and therapy goals.
- Collaborate with families, teachers, and clinic staff to ensure continuity of care and skill carryover.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including progress notes, therapy logs, and billing.
- Provide parent/caregiver education and training.
- Participate in team meetings and professional development to enhance service quality and stay current with best practices.
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Carteret County Schools
08.2021 - 06.2025
- Managed caseload of 40 students between 3 sites.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to identify students who may be eligible for speech-language services.
- Determined eligibility for services based upon North Carolina guidelines.
- Served as case manager for students with Speech Impairments.
- Completed evaluations, wrote reports, and developed Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students identified as having a speech-language impairment.
- Coordinated with teachers and other school staff to ensure a cohesive approach to students speech-language development within the educational setting.
- Provided support in IEP meetings, contributing valuable insights into student progress and potential accommodations needed for academic success.
- Developed and executed data-driven treatment plans, effectively addressing individual student goals.
- Utilized and trained staff to utilize alternative and augmentative communication systems with nonverbal students.
- Composed daily SOAP notes for individual and group sessions.
- Completed billing and reimbursement procedures for Medicaid as indicated by the district.
- Collaborated with families and provided training/education as needed.
- Acted as co-chair of county dietary team. Responsibilities included providing training and education to county teachers and staff who had children with feeding needs; ensured diet orders were correct; verified students with unique feeding needs received the correct food consistency and that diet orders were being followed; and provided safe swallow strategies to ensure safety during mealtimes.
- Conducted hearing screenings for NC 1st grade (mass screen), and MTSS students as indicated.
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
Beaumont Independent School District
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Managed caseload of 78 students between 3 sites.
- Assisted in collecting referral information/data for students who were suspected of having a speech-language impairment.
- Conducted evaluations to identify students who may be eligible for speech-language services.
- Determined eligibility based upon Texas Eligibility Guidelines.
- Conducted re-evaluations of students already identified with speech-language impairments.
- Developed and ensured full implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with speech-language impairments.
- Provided services in the least restrictive environment and coordinated intervention with general education staff.
- Planned, scheduled, and implemented all direct and/or indirect services as needed.
- Acted as case manager for speech only students.
- Coordinated and/or participated as a member of the ARD committee.
- Maintained service related records and progress notes.
- Consulted with parents and staff as needed.
- Participated in professional development opportunities designed to enhance the skills of the special education staff.
- Assumed responsibility for completing continuing education units required for licensure.
- Followed billing and reimbursement procedures for the Medicaid SHARS program.
- Supervised a licensed assistant in speech-language pathology.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Morton Plant Mease Health Care
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Evaluated and treated adult patients with head/neck cancer, tracheostomies, speech, language, cognitive-communicative, neurological, voice, and swallowing impairments in an acute care setting.
- Established measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Performed and interpreted (200+) videofluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS) and bedside swallowing assessments.
- Counseled and provided recommendations to patients and their families regarding communicative strategies, swallowing exercises, and dietary recommendations.
- Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress, and planned re-evaluation.
Education
Master of Science - Speech and Language Pathology
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, FL05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08-2009
Bachelor of Science - Biology
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05-2004
Skills
- Language evaluation
- Speech sound disorders
- Swallowing disorders
- Multicultural competence
- Family education
- Data collection
- Ethical practices
- Progress monitoring
- Alternative communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Assessments
- Time management
Affiliations
American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA), Member
Certification
- State Licensure for Speech-Language Pathologists - Florida Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
- State Licensure for Speech-Language Pathologists - North Carolina Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
TaylorMade Therapies
07.2025 - Current
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Carteret County Schools
08.2021 - 06.2025
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
Beaumont Independent School District
01.2019 - 06.2021
Speech-Language Pathologist
Morton Plant Mease Health Care
09.2015 - 04.2017
Master of Science - Speech and Language Pathology
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - Biology
West Virginia University