Work Experiences Over the Years
Published author in the educational market and local newspapers. Publishers I have worked with include Plural Publishing Inc., Brookes Publishing, Redleaf Press, Gryphon House, and Edcon Publishing.
Director of the University of Vermont’s Speech-Language Pathology Assistants and Prerequisites to Communication Science & Disorders Master’s programs. Early on, I directed a YWCA/YMCA KinderCamp program, including swimming and gymnastics.
Coordinator of a district-wide (five towns) fully integrated early childhood special education program, including playgroups and preschools, as well as a weekly gymnastics program.
Owner of a private practice (Kate Ross, MS, CCC-SLP Consulting & Writing, LLC) providing assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, consulting, and treatment. Advocate for collaborative educational teams and inclusive programming for all children.
Competent Clinician as speech-language pathologist, early childhood educator, and early interventionist, including services provided in-person and through telehealth.
Adjunct professor of in-person and fully asynchronous online courses.
Advisor to students and prospective students curious about the field of speech-language pathology, early intervention, and early childhood special education.
Workshop presenter focusing on communication development, sign language, children with behavior challenges, and children with autism.
Advocate for disability rights, accessibility, and full inclusionary practices.
Board Member of the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of Vermont and Central Vermont Youth Orchestra.
Held Professional Certificates:
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Vermont Speech-Language Pathologist license
Affiliations:
- Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and New England affiliate
www.scbwi.org - American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association and the Vermont affiliate
www.asha.org - National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Vermont affiliate
www.naeyc.org