Ashley Cloe Watson

4718 Nairn Lane ∙ Chester, VA 23831 ∙ (804) 898-2294 ∙ watsonac@dukes.jmu.edu

EDUCATION
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Expected Graduation:
Cumulative GPA: 3.721 May 2020
Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders May 2018
Minor in Exceptional Education Magna Cum Lade
Cumulative GPA: 3.754 Major GPA: 3.913
Dean’s List: Spring 2015, Spring 2016
President’s List: Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018

RELEVANT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Smithland Elementary School, Harrisonburg, VA January 2019-Present
Graduate Clinician
 Provide fluency, articulation, and receptive/expressive language intervention services to eight students in grades K-5
JMU Speech and Language Clinic, James Madison University October 2018-Present
Graduate Clinician
 Assess and provide intervention for a 6-year-old male with articulation, literacy, and language concerns
 Gain familiarity developing a diagnostic plan for clients, including reviewing case histories, developing interview
question, administering standardized tests, formulating a diagnosis, and composing a diagnostic report
o Over the course of the semester, we evaluated a male with articulation concerns, a female with dysarthria, and
gained experience administering the TILLS, DEAP, GFTA-3, CLQT, and FDA-2
Interprofessional Autism Clinic (IPAC), James Madison University August 2018-December 2018
Graduate Clinician
 Collaborate with occupational therapists and applied behavioral analysts to foster a multidisplinary intervention
approach for a client with Autism Spectrum Disorder, mixed expressive receptive disorder, and sensory integrative
disorder
Study Abroad, Denmark and Sweden March 2018
Student Clinician
 Assisted in fostering second language acquisition in individuals during a one-week study abroad opportunity
Stone Spring Elementary School, Harrisonburg, VA October 2016-May 2018
Observer
 Supported a clinician during sessions in the school setting and collect data on the student(s) during sessions
Waterman Elementary School Talking Tots, Harrisonburg, VA January 2017-May 2017
Observer
 Worked with seven preschool-aged children identified with documented speech and language disorders
 Collected data and assisted with implemented play-based therapies to facilitate speech and language IEP goals
 Modeled and facilitated activities for parents who attended sessions, with the support of the speech-language
pathologist and school-based interpreter

WORK EXPERIENCE
Teacher’s Assistant for Organic Speech Disorders, James Madison University January 2019-Present
 Provide assistance to the 68 students enrolled in the course through weekly office hours, email, and lectures
Graduate Assistant for the JMU Online SLP Program, James Madison University August 2018-Present
 Collaborate with program directors and staff to manage and review the 200+ applications received
 Respond in an efficient and timely manner to applicant inquiries about the program
Harrisonburg City Public Schools, Harrisonburg, VA January 2017-Present
Substitute Teacher
 Assist in K-12 classrooms by developing lesson plans for the day and/or executing the classroom teacher’s plan
PCG Public Partnerships, LLC (PPL), Harrisonburg, VA September 2016-Present
Attendant
 Assist two boys, one affected by 17 Q1-2 Microdeletion, a developmental and intellectual disability, and one affected
by Autism Spectrum Disorder and Central Auditory Processing Disorder
 Mentor two girls affected by bipolar disorder, anxiety, and developmental delays
Walgreen’s Pharmacy, Colonial Heights, VA May 2015-December 2018
Customer Service Associate
 Create a dialogue amongst coworkers and managers to facilitate a positive and productive work environment
 Positively interact with customers by managing conflict, understanding store policies, and meeting their needs efficiently
Teacher’s Assistant for Aural Rehabilitation, James Madison University January 2018-May 2018
 Held weekly office hours to aid students on the clarification of class material
 Conducted testing in the vestibular lab with all seventy students enrolled in CSD 318
 Aided students in the completion of in-class activities to foster a deeper understanding of the course materials

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support and CPR Certification, Harrisonburg, VA August 2018
 Obtained re-certification through the American Heart Association
Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate, James Madison University August 2016-February 2017
 Completed three eight-week classes pertaining to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD); 4.0 GPA
 Participated in expanded learning opportunities, including behavioral analysis, research papers, lessons plans, and case
studies to improve my understanding of working with individuals with ASD
Collaborative Institution Training Initiative Certificate October 2017
 Completed and passed the following training modules: “Working with Mice in Research Settings,” “Working with the
IACUC,” “Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research,” and “Social and Behavioral Research”

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association August 2017-August 2018
Student State Officer
 Served as a liaison for the local chapters in Virginia and the national branch of NSSLHA
 Encouraged national NSSLHA membership amongst students in Virginia and increase participation in fundraising,
leadership, and advocacy events pertaining to speech and hearing
 Raised awareness about Better Speech and Hearing Month and create ways for Virginian chapters to get involved by
organizing and coordinating events related to the initiative
JMU Chapter of National Student Speech Language Hearing Association, Harrisonburg, VA August 2015-May 2018
Treasurer (2017-2018), Member
 Managed all financial aspects of the club, including membership dues, fundraising money, donations, and PR money
while maintaining contact with our advisor and giving a report at meetings

COMPLETED COURSE WORK August 2018-July 2019

Advanced Children’s Language Disorders, Comprehensive
study of children’s pragmatic, semantic, and syntactic
impairments. Emphasis is placed upon etiologies, evaluation,
and habilitation procedures.
Advanced Study of Phonological Disorders, Articulatory
phonetics, phonological processes, and co-articulation are
considered. Emphasis is given to analysis of phonological
delays/disorders and specific procedures of remediation.
Autism, Focus on demographics of autism spectrum disorders,
historical and contemporary diagnostic and treatment
procedures, and the role of the speech-language pathologist in
interdisciplinary programs.
Evaluation and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders,
Current research and clinical management will be presented of
individuals showing difficulties in feeding orally and
aspirating. Normal physiology of deglutition and the
multidisciplinary approach toward the management of
dysphagia will be emphasized.
Language Disorders in Adults, Theoretical comparative
aspects and clinical management of aphasia in adults are
emphasized. Communication disorders associated with right
hemisphere brain damage are also considered.
Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Speech and
Language, Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology with an
emphasis on speech and language behavior. Comprehensive
examination of the neuroanatomic and neurophysiologic
substrate for cognition and communication.
Neuromotor Speech Disorders, The objective of this course
is to familiarize students with theoretical and clinical aspects
in the areas of dysarthria and apraxia. Similarities and
differences of the speech impairments in these disorders will
be demonstrated and applied to diagnosis and treatment.
Pediatric Dysphagia, The study of feeding and swallowing
disorders in children. Instrumental and neuro-developmental
evaluation will be presented. Management techniques for
feeding and swallowing difficulties will be advanced.
Physiological and Acoustical Phonetics, Respiratory,
phonatory, resonatory, and articulatory components of speech
output are considered. Theoretical models of speech
production and reception are discussed.
Processes and Disorders of Speech Fluency, Advanced
diagnostic and therapeutic aspects for stuttering of children
and adults are studied. Particular emphasis on differentiating
incipient stuttering from normal disfluencies.
Speech Practicum A, B, C, These courses are a series of
required practicum courses. It includes both practice-based
and didactic components.
Voice Disorders, The study of laryngeal functions and
disorders. In depth study of acoustics and physiologic
parameters of the vocal mechanism. Emphasis is given to the
diagnosis and management of vocal pathologies.