Adriana-Maria Patraus
Baia Mare,Romania
Summary
Accomplished Speech and Language Therapist with extensive experience in speech assessment, therapy planning, and patient monitoring. Demonstrates strong communication strategies and team collaboration skills, effectively working with multidisciplinary teams to support children's development. Proven track record as a Special Education Teacher and Occupational Therapist, enhancing learning experiences through innovative teaching methods and therapeutic interventions. Committed to fostering inclusive environments that promote self-independence and high self-esteem among students with special needs. Career goal: to continue advancing therapeutic practices that improve communication and daily living skills for children.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech and Language Therapist
CJRAE Maramures
Baia Mare, Maramures
09.2024 - Current
- Screening for speech sound disorders;
- Conducted comprehensive speech and language assessments following initial screening;
- Provided speech and language therapy for children with identified speech and language disorders;
- Monitoring and adjusting individualized progress;
- Developed and implemented personalised therapy plans to meet the unique needs of each patient;
- Utilised appropriate testing and assessment protocols to evaluate patient needs;
- Collaborated with educational professionals to support children's speech and language development in school settings.
- Counselled patients on health practices to help with self-expression and communication;
- Liaised with parents, families and carers to advise on issues related to development of speech and language skills;
- Developed and implemented relevant treatment programs supporting positive health outcomes;
- Encouraged good habits and practices to prevent communication problems.
Special Education Teacher
CSEI Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Carried out classroom observations and teacher meetings to monitor student progress, reporting changes to parents promptly;
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychologists and therapists, to assess student needs and adjust teaching strategies accordingly;
- Designed and delivered training sessions for classroom assistants, equipping them with the skills to support students effectively;
- Integrated sensory activities into daily routines to support students with sensory processing disorders, enhancing their learning experience;
- Provided 1:1 assistance to SEN students with behaviour and learning difficulties;
- Documented incidents and resulting interventions, maintaining accurate records for reference;
- Fostered a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged students to participate actively and confidently;
- Instilled practical and self-help skills in students with impairments, fostering high self-esteem and self-independence.
Occupational Therapist
APAHNP Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Implemented therapeutic interventions aimed at improving youngsters' daily living skills and independence through manual and creative activities;
- Worked as part of multi-disciplinary team to contribute to holistic assessment of patients and develop specialist palliative care plans;
- Monitored, evaluated and modified treatment to measure progress and effectiveness of therapy.
Learning Support Teacher
Huedin Special Education School
Huedin, Cluj
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Organised compelling classroom activities to motivate student engagement and enhance learning;
- Provided emotional and behavioural support, fostering a safe and inclusive classroom environment;
- Assigned projects, quizzes and homework to gauge progress and capacity of students;
- Evaluated students' abilities and limitations and crafted personalised training curricula and programs matching individual learner needs;
- Developed and implemented creative teaching methods to engage students with varying attention spans.
Education
Bachelor in Special Psychopedagogy - Educational Sciences
Babes-Bolyai University
Cluj-Napoca2020
Skills
- Speech assessment
- Therapy planning
- Patient monitoring
- Communication strategies
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Strong communicator
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Certification
- Licence: can be add on request.
Interests
- Reading
- Cultural traveling
- Hiking
- Scouting
- Music
Volunteering
- Volunteered at the Public Library of Baia Mare (2 years)
- Red Cross volunteer (2 years)
- Scouts volunteer (10 years)
- Students with Disabilities Bureau volunteer (3 years)
Timeline
Speech and Language Therapist
CJRAE Maramures
09.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
CSEI Cluj-Napoca
09.2023 - 08.2024
Occupational Therapist
APAHNP Cluj-Napoca
09.2021 - 08.2023
Learning Support Teacher
Huedin Special Education School
09.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor in Special Psychopedagogy - Educational Sciences
Babes-Bolyai University