Kayley M.

Coletta
937-218-8828 · colettkm@miamioh.edu · linkedin.com/kayleycoletta

EDUCATION
M.S. Speech-Language Pathology May 2024
Miami University; Oxford, Ohio

B.S. Speech Pathology and Audiology

May 2022
Miami University; Oxford, Ohio
Concentration: Children and Families
Cum Laude

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Taylor Elementary School, Northwest Local School District Jan 2024 - May 2024
School-based SLP Externship Placement
Will work alongside a certified speech-language pathologist to diagnose and treat speech
and language disorders in school-aged children.
Aug 2023 - Dec 2023
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Conducted standardized language and social communication assessments for
children with suspected developmental disabilities.
Assisted in the administration and scoring of standardized evaluations for autism
spectrum disorders.
Participated in diagnostic arenas with medical doctors and psychologists to diagnose
children with autism spectrum disorders.
Documented assessment results, clinical observations, and recommendations
following evaluations.
Miami Valley Hospital June 2023 - Aug 2023
Outpatient Neurorehabilitation Clinic
Assessed and treated neurocognitive and neurolinguistic communication disorders
secondary to patient injury and illness.
Incorporated evidence-based practices into daily treatment and assessment tasks.
Documented patients’ therapy progress.
Communicated with clients and caregivers regarding therapy progress.
Received over 100 patient contact hours for both assessment and treatment for the adult
population.

WORK HISTORY

Autism Learning Center, Abilities First Foundation Oct 2021 - Dec 2023
Assistant Teacher - Part-Time and Seasonal Employment
Assisted in the creation and implementation of weekly lesson plans designed for children with
autism spectrum disorders and other differing needs.
Assisted in the implementation of specialized learning for each student to support IEP/IFSP goals.
Provided a clean, safe, and appropriate environment for students to learn optimally.
Assisted children with activities of daily living.
Aug 2022 - May 2023
Miami University, Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology
Graduate Assistant - Part-Time Employment
Assisted department faculty in undergraduate course execution and grading.
Mentored undergraduate students in respective courses for the major.
 Kayley M. Coletta
937-218-8828 · colettkm@miamioh.edu · linkedin.com/kayleycoletta

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Trainee

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Aug 2023 - May 2024
Undergoing 300 hours of coursework focused on interdisciplinary teamwork, leadership development,
cultural humility, community outreach, and family-centered care as it relates to the assessment and
treatment of developmental disabilities.
Participating in an interdisciplinary team to conduct semester-long case studies on children with
suspected developmental disabilities.
Completing 15 hours of community service to serve children and families with developmental
disabilities.
Participating in an evidence-based research team to disseminate developmental toolkits to Head Start
families and teachers to promote outcomes in children aged 0-5.
Participating in the evaluation and diagnostic process for children with suspected developmental
disabilities as it relates to speech and language.
Representing the Miami University graduate program in the discipline of speech-language pathology.

Second-Year Graduate Student Mentor Aug 2023 - May 2024

Miami University Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology
Providing emotional and academic support to a group of three first-year graduate students in the speech
pathology program.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Cincinnati Art Museum Aug 2023 - Present
Assisted art museum staff in the planning and execution of Sensory Saturday events.
Assisted families and children with autism and other developmental disabilities in the exploration of
the art museum during specified hours.
Provided a comfortable, safe, and sensory-friendly environment for children and families.
Assisted in the construction of sensory-friendly areas within the art museum.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Jennifer Leigh Kynkor Scholarship Recipient - June 2023
Awarded to one graduate student with a clinical interest in autism spectrum disorders.
Mary Thew Fowler Scholarship Recipient - August 2022
Awarded to one graduate student to recognize academic excellence and research potential.
Miami University President's List Honoree - May 2020; December 2021; May 2022
Recognizes the top 3% of undergraduate students in each academic division.
Students must hold a semester GPA of 4.0.

CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, National Council for Mental Wellbeing Exp. Jan 2027
CPR and AED Certification, American Red Cross Exp. Aug 2024
Ohio Speech-Langauge-Hearing Association, Member Exp. Aug 2024