Bio
Hello! My name is Laura. This is my fifth year as a Speech-Language Pathologist. I received my Master’s degree from Radford University, Radford Virginia, May 2012. I completed my CFY in a Virginia county public school system. After my CFY, I chose a travel job through Ardor Health Solutions with a potential for a permanent position in Los Angeles, CA. It was a big move and one of the best decisions of my life! I worked and lived in Pasadena, CA for a local school district for two years. I met my husband in CA and we soon had to move to Maryland for his work. Ardor assisted me in obtaining a travel job for a local school district in Maryland. Near the end of my work year in Maryland (this past May 2016), my husband accepted a job offer in San Francisco, CA. Ardor again assisted me in finding a job in the Bay Area. I am currently working as a travel therapist under Ardor in a school setting with the population of moderate to severe Autism, ID, and ED. I also worked prn performing home based early intervention services with ages 2-3 years in Los Angeles, CA.
I have experience with the procedure of obtaining various state licensures, travel job procedures/paperwork/expectations, interviews, preparation for a new role and new state/school system policies and procedures as well as great experience with diverse populations and ethnicities. I also have strengths in organization, planning, assessments/report writing, documentation, the IEP process, and treatment of various disorders.
During my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, dog, and cat. My husband and I love hiking, biking, traveling, going to the dog beach, boxing, being outdoors, maintaining a fit and healthy lifestyle, and enjoying some down time watching our favorite TV shows. I would love to advise new grads and new SLPs with everything from travel experience to work experience and balancing stress and a healthy lifestyle.