معرفی
Kathryn Ballerini serves as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at New York Medical College's School of Health Sciences and Practice. A full-time staff member since 2016, she provides clinical supervision for the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program across internal and external practicum placements.
Her educational qualifications include:
- B.A. in Psychology from Rutgers University
- M.S. in Speech Pathology from New York Medical College (2003)
Ms. Ballerini specializes in clinical supervision methodologies, adult dysphagia management, and aphasia rehabilitation. With extensive cross-setting experience in acute care, sub-acute facilities, educational institutions, and outpatient clinics, her work bridges academic theory with clinical application to optimize student training outcomes. Her focus areas reflect critical needs in speech-language pathology practice across pediatric and adult populations.
Professional recognition includes membership in:
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
As a clinical supervisor, she mentors SLP students in evidence-based assessment and intervention techniques while developing functional connections between academic coursework and real-world clinical challenges. Her CCC-SLP certification underscores professional competency in speech-language pathology practice.
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