YOLANDA GAMAZON-WADDELL

ygamazon@uwalumni.com

 

CURRENT POSITION

Clinical Fellow in Speech-Language Pathology at Sheridan Medical Complex, Kenosha, Wisconsin.

 

EDUCATION AND CERTIFCATION

M.S., May 2005.  University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI. Communicative Disorders with a focus in Speech-Language Pathology.  Fall 2003-Fall 2004 G.P.A. 4.0/4.0. 

Special Student, June 2002-May 2003. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI. Post-Baccalaureate Focus in Communicative Disorders. Cumulative G.P.A. 3.9/4.0.

B.A., Dec. 2000. Distinctive Scholastic Achievement. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI.  Majors in English (G.P.A. 3.7) and Vocal Performance (G.P.A. 3.8). Cumulative G.P.A. 3.6/4.0.

Praxis Examination - November 2004

 

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Turkstra, L., Gamazon-Waddell, Y., & Evans, J. Traumatic brain injury and postsecondary education. Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders. American Speech Language Hearing Association Special Interest Division 2 Newsletter 2004;14(3):19-23.

Gamazon-Waddell, Y., Evans, J., Alibali, M., Ryan, K. Mathematical Concept Understanding Through Gesture and Language: A Case Study.  Poster.  Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Association 2005 Annual Convention.  Madison, WI.  April 14, 2004.

Gamazon-Waddell Y., Horton, E., Quinn, M. Assessment Considerations for Multicultural Clients: Information, Application, and Personal Perspectives. Presentation. Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Association 2005 Annual Convention.  Madison, WI.  April 14, 2004.

 

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Department of Rehabilitation, Sheridan Medical Complex - Kenosha, Wisconsin - Clinical Fellow in Speech-Language Pathology (5/05-present)

·         Elicited behavioral and medical histories regarding communication, cognition and swallowing disorders in adults.

·         Patient/Family/Staff education regarding communication, cognition and swallowing disorders in adults.

·         Assessment, treatment and advocacy for adult patients with communication, cognition and swallowing disorders.

 

Otolaryngology Outpatient Clinic, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics – Madison, WI – Graduate Student Clinician (9/04-5/05)

·         Elicited behavioral and medical histories regarding adult voice disorders, Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion (PVFM) in children and adults, chronic cough, and/or dysphagia.

·         Analyzed flexible and rigid videostroboscopic film of the larynx and velopharyngeal port.

·         Developed and executed resonant voice therapy plans

·         Provided singing therapy for injured singers (trained and untrained singers) and velopharyngeal/articulation therapy using Nasometer for patient with traumatic brain injury (TBI)

·         Performed laryngeal reposturing and oral mechanism screeners

·         Counseled patients regarding behavioral management of Laryngopharyngeal Extra-Esophageal Reflux Disease (LERD) and chronic cough          

·         Developed and proposed vocal health screener protocol for healthy, aspiring professional singers including monetary costs (advertising/marketing and overhead) and gauged community interest by contacting different vocal teachers in the community and in academia

 

Randall Elementary School – Madison,WI – Student Teacher (1/05-5/05)

·         Implemented therapies designed by school’s speech-language pathologist for 3rd-5th grade boys and girls with communication difficulties such as articulation, word retrieval, pragmatic, fluency, verbal organization, auditory comprehension, and/or autism spectrum disorders.

·         Provided therapies in individual and group therapy sessions

·         Conducted standardized assessments for Individual Education Plans

 

University of Wisconsin Speech and Hearing Clinics (UWSHC): Neurogenics Clinic – Madison, WI – Graduate Student Clinician (9/04-12/04)

·         Performed formal and informal communication assessments for an adult with moderate non-fluent aphasia and a child with Down Syndrome

·         Developed and executed therapy programs for clients

·         Developed home practice program for adult with moderate non-fluent aphasia

·         Lead family education meeting for individual with moderate non-fluent aphasia

·         Collaborated with clients’ families to determine functional therapy stimuli and objectives such as incorporating an augmentative device into therapy sessions

 

Central Wisconsin Center: Short Term Assessment Program (STAP) – Madison, WI – Graduate Student Clinician (6/04-8/04)

·         Performed formal and informal communication evaluations for adolescents with developmental disabilities and significant behavioral difficulties

·         Developed communication recommendations in collaboration with supervising speech-language pathologist regarding appropriate modifications for home or school communication programs

·         Reported communication recommendations and answered questions regarding recommendations at multi-disciplinary discharge meetings with parents or guardians

 

University of Wisconsin Speech and Hearing Clinics (UWSHC): Language/Learning Disabilities Clinic – Madison, WI – Graduate Student Clinician (1/04-5/04)

·         Performed formal and informal assessments for children with articulation disorder or language based mathematical concept disorder

·         Developed and executed therapy plans

 

University of Wisconsin Speech and Hearing Clinics (UWSHC): Auditory (Re)habilitation Clinic – Madison, WI – Graduate Student Clinician (9/03-12/03)

·         Conducted assessments and developed appropriate therapies for children aged 2-6 with language delays in a language stimulation group

·         Conducted assessments and developed appropriate therapy for an adult preparing for cochlear implantation

·         Provided adult education regarding cochlear implants, the process by which implants are obtained, and realistic expectations post-implant

·         Provided breathing therapy to improve adult voice projection

     

RESEARCH

Provided assessment and treatment protocol for an ongoing anomia study at UW-Madison under the leadership of Jamie Mayer, Ph. D. candidate at Indiana University (2005).

 

HONORS

Graduation with Distinctive Scholastic Achievement. December 2000

National Dean’s List. 2000.

Dean’s List. Fall 1999, Spring 2000 and Fall 2000.

Member. Golden Key National Honor Society.  Inducted Fall 1999.

 

MEMBERSHIPS

National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Special Interest Divisions:

Division 2 Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders, Division 3 Voice and Voice Disorders, Division 13 Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia), Division 15 Gerontology

National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)

Voice and Speech Trainers Association (VASTA)

 

ACTIVITIES

Volunteer, Camp Pow Wow. Menominee Falls, Wisconsin. Assisted campers during arts and crafts, hiking, beach, and music activities at this summer camp for adults with developmental disabilities.   Summer 2003.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Counselor, Wil-O-Way.  Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Summer 2003.

          Supervised assistant counselor and campers with developmental disabilities aged 8 – 60.  Created and directed activities for 11-13 year old boys with developmental disabilities. 

Tutor, Speech Anatomy and Physiology.  Madison, Wisconsin.  Spring 2002

Intern, Federal Office of U.S. Senator Russ Feingold.  Middleton, Wisconsin. Researched state and local news in order to relay reports to the Senator’s Federal Office in Washington, D.C.  Summer 1998.