ISM- INTERVIEW ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS

Student Name:

Amber Higgins

Printed Name of Person

Interviewed:
Role of Individual:

Period:

6th

Kelly Smith
___Mentor

___Other Professional #1

_X_ Other Professional #2

Place of Business:
Business Address:
Phone Number:

(713)494-3625

Date of Interview:

11/8/15

Type of Interview: ___ In Person ___ Telephone* _X_Email*

*Documentation Required (Attach E-mail to Interview Verification Page)

1. For someone working in your field, please describe the fantasies versus realities of the job.
(fantasy vs. reality)
You can start working once you finish your Bachelors. (Fantasy)
Great schedule / job security (reality)
Manageable case load (fantasy) I actually carried 110 students
2. What is your current educational level? What continuing education and training are required?
(educational level and requirements)
BS in communication disorders
MS in communication disorders CCC-SLP
Continuing education hours are required annually
3. Please describe the typical day to day activities of someone working in your field.
(day-to-day activities)
Assessment of children with speech language concerns
Ard / report writing
Sessions with students working on EP goals
ARD meetings and parent education
4. How secure are you in your current position? What do you think is the future of your field?
(job security)
Currently, I am an at home mom. I get many calls asking me to come back to work from home health, hospitals,
and school districts. There is a shortage. Great job security.

5. What is a typical (average or lowest to highest) salary of someone working in your field?
Revised Fall 2013

(salary)
Highest (110K )
Average ( 66K-75K)
Lowest (35K)
6. What potential for growth is there in your field?
(growth potential)
In the public schools, at least in California you get a raise each year based on cost of living average, continuing
education hours and years worked.
7. What excited you the most or is most rewarding to you about your profession?
I loved parent education in title I schools as well as assessments and diagnosing. I also love seeing students
confidence clear as their speech improves.
8. What kind of help do you need to do your best work?
. Mentorship and continued learning especially with new research
9. How do you establish relationships and maintain effective communication with coworkers?
Get involved, communicate, attend staff meetings and district meetings regularly.
10. Why did you choose this profession? How did this job in specific interest you?

My love for kids and helping them/It also helped with my family life as I had children. They were on my
same school schedule.

Revised Fall 2013