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Portrait of Ayliesha Penn

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Ayliesha Penn

  • Doctor of Audiology
  • Class of 2028
  • USA

Member since July 2025

About

I am a first-year graduate student pursuing my Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree, dedicated to improving hearing health and communication access for individuals. Before entering graduate school, I worked for three years as a teacher for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, where I developed strong skills in individualized instruction, accessibility advocacy, and assistive technology integration. I am proficient in American Sign Language and passionate about bridging the gap between Deaf culture and audiological services. My volunteer experience in educational settings has further strengthened my commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments. Through my clinical training, I aim to combine my background in education with advanced audiological expertise to provide patient-centered care and promote equitable communication opportunities for all.

Education

  • Nova Southeastern University

    Doctor of Audiology

    2025 – Present

  • Florida Atlantic University

    Psychology/Sociology

    2013 – 2018

Goals and interests

Career goal

Clinical, educational, or pediatric audiologist

Graduate school interests

Clinical audiology, educational audiology, pediatric audiology, assistive hearing technology, vestibular assessment, aural rehabilitation, clinical rotations, and research.

Outside the classroom

ASL interpreting, swimming, and singing.

Experience

  • Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

    Broward County Public Schools

    Aug 2022 – Jun 2025

Volunteering

  • Educational Volunteer

    Center for Hearing and Communication

    Aug 2022 – Jun 2025

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced

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