Megan

Molnar
27 Turtle Rock Ridge-Blue Ridge, VA | 540-397-4130 | molnar5@marshall.edu

Education
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY, HUNTINGTON, WV
Master of Science in Communication Disorders Expected August 2019
Current Overall GPA: 3.97/4.0

Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders May 2017
Minors in Spanish and Psychology
Overall Undergraduate GPA: 3.8/4.0

Skills/Qualifications
• Strong problem-solving skills gained through interprofessional collaboration experience
• Knowledge of proper implementation of bedside swallowing evaluations and MBSS protocol
• Highly capable of working with a team and alongside a variety of specialists in the field
• Able to form relationships and establishing rapport with patients with ease

Clinical Practicum Experience

Marshall University
Speech and Hearing Clinic August 2017- Present
• Provide therapy to enhance expressive and receptive language to a 5-year-old boy with severe
Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Provide articulation and phonological therapy to a 3-year-old boy with speech sounds disorders
and informed parent of ways to promote carryover at home.
• Conduct group therapy for older individuals with a diagnosis of aphasia with varying severities by
increasing awareness, word finding abilities, and community participation.
• Provide individual SPEAK OUT! therapy to clients diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease by teaching
them to speak and live with INTENT.
• Lead group therapy to LOUD CROWD! members diagnosed with varying severities of Parkinson’s
Disease to promote carry over of techniques learned in SPEAK OUT!
Chesapeake Middle/High School January 2019- Present
Middle School and High School- Chesapeake, OH
• Conduct articulation, fluency, social, pragmatic, alternative communication and
receptive/expressive language therapy to middle school age students with varying diagnosis.
• Evaluate speech, language and cognitive abilities of middle school and high school aged
individuals.
• Lead social language group to high schoolers with diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and low
receptive and expressive language skills.

St. Mary’s Medical Center August 2018- December 2018
Acute Care/Inpatient Hospital/Skilled Nursing Unit- Huntington, WV
• Evaluated and provided therapy to adults for dysphagia, expressive/receptive language deficits,
and cognitive deficits.
 • Completed chart reviews for each patient prior to assessing, treating, and planning for individuals
on the daily case load.
• Presented trials of various consistencies during Modified Barium Swallow Studies and diagnosed
dysphagia by rating findings with Modified Swallow Impairment Profile.
• Provided treatment to individuals with a tracheostomy in place by trialing and executing speaking
valve trials.
• Collaborated and treated patients with OT, RT, PT, dieticians, doctors and nursing staff members.
• Established rapport with patients and family members of patients.

Cornerstone Hospital August 2018- December 2018
Long Term Care- Huntington, WV
• Provided dysphagia, receptive/expressive language, and cognitive treatment to individuals with
diverse disorders.
• Provided education for treatment protocols to patients and family members to promote carry
over.
• Collaborated with Respiratory Therapists and nursing staff to provide collaborative and effective
treatment to patients.

Honors and Activities
• National Student Speech-Language Association member 2017-Present
• Student Advisory Committee member 2017-Present
• Graduation Committee-Graduate Class of 2019 member 2019-Present
• Marshall University National Student Speech-Language 2014-2016
Hearing Association Member
• Marshall University Dean’s List 2013-2017
• Interprofessional Education Member 2018
• William Byrd High School Valedictorian 2013

Certifications
• Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Certification 2018
• Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Certification 2018
• American Red Cross BLS-CPR Certification 2017

Work Experience
Teaching Assistant, Department of Communication Disorders- Huntington, WV August 2017-Present
• Full time Teaching Assistant position-20 hours/week
• Teach Signed Exact English to undergraduate students by planning, teaching and grading
assignments and tests related to sign language and Deaf Culture.
• Advocated for the class to open to non-CD majors; collaborated with the head of the department
to establish a second class to teach sign language to majors throughout the university.
Lifeguard- Carilion Wellness Center- Botetourt, VA March 2011-Present
• Part time lifeguard monitoring three pools at facility with 200+ members
• Collaborate with employees of various specialties within the wellness center.
• Complete yearly in-services and remain up to date of company policies and safety procedures-
implement safety procedures when opening and closing pool area.
• Execute CPR training and safety procedures when necessary for members and assist members
with handicap needs entering and leaving the pool and help Aquacise classes set up and clean up
before and after each class.

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Receptionist- Beltone- Huntington, WV May 2016- August 2018
• Part time receptionist; answering phone calls from current and potential patients to provide
information and schedule appointments
• Collaborated with telemarketers, Hearing Care Practioners, President of local Beltone, and
managers of the various departments within the company to provide optimal care to patients.
• Interpreted audiograms, analyzed insurance plans for patients, and interacted with patients.
Childcare Worker- Crossroads Daycare- Huntington, WV August 2013-May 2016
• Part time child worker with toddlers (3-year-olds) and school age students.
• Led after-school activities and provided guidance to large groups of students and toddlers
• Responsible for transitioning school age students from different centers within the daycare,
providing optimal support and care for each child and interacting with parents.

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