Taylor Cline
Brandon,SD
Summary
School Psychology graduate student with experience providing speech and language services in school-based settings. Background in working with children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism and complex communication needs, with experience in AAC and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in data collection, report writing, and evidence-based practice, and currently receiving training in cognitive, academic, behavioral, adaptive, and autism-specific assessments. Interested in assessment, consultation, and improving access to coordinated services.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
Vermillion School District
Vermillion, SD
08.2024 - Current
- Provide speech and language services to students with communication and developmental needs (e.g., autism, language disorders, cognitive disabilities, neurodevelopmental disabilities)
- Implement individualized treatment plans under supervision of a speech-language pathologist
- Support implementation and use of AAC systems across school settings
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (SLP, OT, school psychologist, educators, paraprofessionals) to support student needs
- Collect and monitor data to inform intervention decisions and track student progress
- Conduct speech and language screenings (e.g., kindergarten round-up) to support early identification and referral for services
Education
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) - School Psychology
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05-2028
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05-2024
Skills
- Psychological Report Writing
- Data Collection and Progress Monitoring
- Social Skills Intervention
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Assistive Technology and AAC Support
- Early Intervention
Certification
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) License – South Dakota, 2024
- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) Certified 2026
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
Vermillion School District
08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of South Dakota
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) - School Psychology
University of South Dakota
Graduate Training Experience
- Trained in administration of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2)
- Trained in administration of cognitive (IQ) assessments under supervision
- Currently receiving training in personality and behavior rating scales (e.g., Behavior Assessment System for Children, Third Edition (BASC-3), Conners Fourth Edition (Conners-4))
- Currently receiving training in autism-specific rating scales (e.g., Autism Spectrum Rating Scales (ASRS))
- Currently receiving training in adaptive behavior rating scales (e.g., Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, Third Edition (ABAS-3))
- Currently receiving training in academic achievement assessments
- Experience with integrated psychological report writing under supervision