Courtney Duffy
Mount Pleasant
Summary
Graduate student in Speech-Language Pathology at Northeastern University – Charlotte, committed to delivering evidence-based, client-centered care. Passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their communication potential and enhance their quality of life. Dedicated to fostering inclusive, supportive environments and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Brings a strong foundation in research-driven practice and a creative, compassionate approach to promoting effective, confident communication across diverse populations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathology Student Clinician
Northeastern University Speech Hearing Center
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Provided speech-language therapy to two adult clients at the university's Speech and Hearing Center under licensed supervision
- Delivered intensive, evidence-based treatment to a client with aphasia and apraxia focusing on expressive and receptive language
- Facilitated social communication therapy for a client with cerebral palsy to support pragmatic language development and vocational readiness
- Gained hands-on experience in assessment, treatment planning, data collection, and client-centered care for adults with neurogenic communication disorders
Speech-Language Pathology Observation
Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Observe 40+ hours and work alongside SLP to evaluate, diagnose, and treat inpatient and outpatient adult population with a variety of communication and swallow disorders
- Learn use of EPIC in billing and documentation
Substitute/After-School Teacher
East Cooper Montessori Charter School
08.2022 - Current
- Administer classroom plans to continue student education and reinforce core concept
- Work with staff to develop, prepare and plan after-school curriculum and daily activities
- Adapt to various grade levels and environments, for students age 4 to 12
- Use positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and maximize desire to learn
- Answer office phone and manage data in spreadsheets and reports
- Observe and attend 15+ hours of articulation treatment through school speech pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology Observation
Cooper River Pediatric Therapy
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Observed 15+ hours of private speech therapy practice at various learning centers and worked alongside SLP to evaluate and treat in areas of expressive/receptive language and articulation
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Created detailed lessons for preschool children to teach foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
- Assisted and supervised 17 children throughout the day, including lessons and recreation
- Administered, monitored and recorded quarterly assessments to measure child's progress
- Organized and facilitated monthly faculty meetings and periodic parent-teacher conferences
- Attended students speech therapy to understand and maximize his learning in the classroom
Speech-Language Pathology Observation
Charleston Children's Therapy Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Observed 25 hours (via zoom) of speech and language disorders including apraxia, social aspects, expressive/receptive, AAC, etc.
- Learned use of Telepractice
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Northeastern University
Charlotte, NC05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2020
Skills
- Clinical assessment and diagnosis (eg, informal and standardized testing)
- Treatment planning and implementation
- Client-centered and culturally responsive care
- Experience with AAC and assistive technology
- Evidence-based practice integration
- SOAP note and clinical documentation writing
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
- Family and caregiver education
- Adaptability in in-person and telepractice settings
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathology Student Clinician
Northeastern University Speech Hearing Center
01.2025 - 04.2025
Speech-Language Pathology Observation
Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathology Observation
Cooper River Pediatric Therapy
06.2023 - 08.2023
Substitute/After-School Teacher
East Cooper Montessori Charter School
08.2022 - Current
Speech-Language Pathology Observation
Charleston Children's Therapy Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School
12.2020 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of South Carolina
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