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Riley Ritchie
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- George Washington University
- Speech Language Pathology
- Class of 2022
- Arlington, Virginia
Member since January 2021
About
Hello! My name is Riley and I am a Graduate Student Clinician in the MA Speech Language Pathology program at George Washington University in DC. I have a background in Autism and am a proactive leader bringing experience from diverse roles with strengths in crisis management, conflict resolution, organization, and communication. Proficient knowledge of American Sign Language.
Education
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The George Washington University
Master of Arts in Speech Language Pathology
2020 – 2022
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The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts in speech and hearing sciences
2016 – 2020
Honors and awards
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Linebaugh Service Award - Spring 2020
First ever recipient of Linebaugh Service Award. Given to an undergraduate student in the SLHS department that shows dedication to the field and community. Named after Professor Linebaugh who recently retired from working at George Washington University.
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Dean's List Honoree Spring 2020 and Fall 2020
GPA of 3.75 or higher
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Second student at GWU to complete a triple concentration in the SLHS department
Completion of three concentrations in the undergraduate BA speech language and hearing sciences program. Concentrations included; hearing and deafness, communication sciences and disorders, and language and communication sciences.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Speech Language Pathologist working with Adults with Autism to support their social communication needs in adulthood and recovering Stroke patients in need of speech and swallowing therapy.
- Graduate school interests
Adulthood Autism
Acquired Neurological Disorders- Outside the classroom
- Hiking in VA and MD
- Acrylic canvas painting
- American Sign Language
Experience
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Server & Bartender
Provided exceptional service to parties while simultaneously servicing the bar using interpersonal communication and multitasking skills. Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals. Managed opening and closing shifts.
Oct 2019 – Jan 2021
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One-on-One Counselor
Empowered special needs campers by supervising daily activities, communicating with parents, developing daily and weekly plans to improve social and communicative interactions with staff members and other campers. Facilitated inclusion and meaningful connections among atypical and neuro-typical children through structured activities and social interactions.
May 2019 – Jul 2019
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Paraprofessional
Planned and led activities in collaboration with the lead Autism specialist to develop students’ social growth. Observed and assisted Speech Language Pathologist during class sessions to improve students’ communication and language skills.
Jun 2018 – Jul 2018
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Research Assistant
Worked with Francys Subiaul in his social cognition lab conducting research on the learning tendencies of children and adults. Analyzed and coded data on the patterns of learning processes to acquire understanding of the human ability to generate and transmit social-cultural learning and knowledge.
Aug 2017 – Apr 2019
Volunteering
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Volunteer at Yachad DC
Yachad DC
Jun 2015 – Jan 2021
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
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