Robin L. Trichon M.S.

, CCC-SLP
10 Clent Road, Apartment 2B
Great Neck, NY 11021
(516) 297-2832
rtslp@optonline.net
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EDUCATION
LIU Post, Brookville, NY
Advanced Certificate in Educational Leadership, December 2014
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, May 1995
New York State Health Service Corps Scholarship, 1993-1995
Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
B.A., Communicative Disorders, May 1993
CREDENTIALS
School Building Leader (SBL) Certification, Anticipated January 2015
School District Leader (SDL) Certification, Anticipated January 2015
New York State Certification, Teacher of the Speech-Hearing Handicap (TSHH), February 1998
New York State License, Speech-Language Pathology, May 1996
Certificate of Clinical Competence, Speech-Language Pathology, May 1996
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Forum, February 2013
Responsive Classroom Workshop, December 2011
Response to Intervention Academy, August 2010
PROMPT Technique Bridging Course, June 2003
ADMINISTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Educational Leadership and Administration Intern
June 2013-November 2014
Great Neck School District, Great Neck, NY
Developed and presented a district resource to administrators and teachers outlining the
regulations, policies, learning standards, and curriculum aligned with the NYSED Skills and
Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC) and the Career Development and
Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential
Generated an IEP Information Sheet, targeting elementary, middle, and high school general
education teachers, with the objectives of improving understanding of the IEP document and
increasing accountability
Created and shared a PowerPoint, with faculty at two elementary schools, outlining NYSED
testing accommodation regulations as required under IDEA
Reviewed district data and prepared Title I, Part A and Title II, Part A Grants in collaboration
with the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education

Created a memorandum for Superintendents Conference Day, under the direction of the
Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education
Developed and implemented district-wide protocols for baseline assessments, progress
monitoring, intervention criteria, referrals, parent communication, and intervention planning,
as a constituent of the District RtI Leadership Team
Assumed responsibility for the scheduling and supervision of an elementary school character
education assembly, which included acknowledgement of grade-level service learning project
achievements, a celebration of the school culture, and recognition of a dedicated PTA member
Led a team in the selection of a standardized speech-language screening instrument to aid in
the identification of at risk students
Facilitated the development of a faculty article discussion workshop titled Mini-University
Modified and implemented new kindergarten arrival and dismissal procedures
Participated on an elementary school scheduling team and developed a master schedule

Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator for Speech-Language Services

Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
September 2004-March 2006
Hy Weinberg Center for Communication Disorders
Served as a liaison to the Department of Health Early Intervention, CPSE, and CSE Programs
Provided seminars to graduate students regarding the development of speech-language skills,
characteristics of communication disorders, therapeutic techniques, and diagnostic
assessments
Engaged in the supervision of graduate student clinicians during diagnostic and therapeutic
sessions
CLINICAL AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Speech-Language Pathologist
Great Neck School District, Great Neck, NY
September 2007-Present
Saddle Rock School
Conduct evaluations and provide therapy to students with educational classifications, such as
Multiple Disabilities, Hearing Impairment, Autism, Deaf-Blindness, Learning Disability,
Other Health-Impairment, and Speech or Language Impairment
Confer with an interdisciplinary PLC regarding research-based interventions, implementation
of the Common Core Learning Standards, modifications of the curriculum, SMART board
lessons, mainstreaming programs, and the specific mandates of classified students, as stated
on their IEPs
Assist in determining goals, classroom assignments, technology needs, accommodations, and
modifications as a participant in CSE meetings
Conduct parent training sessions to increase the connection between school and home
Supervise teacher assistants and paraprofessionals, in 6:1+2 and 8:1+2 classrooms, as they
implement speech-language programs based on IEP goals
Consult with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst regarding Functional Behavioral Analyses
and Behavioral Intervention Plans
Train students to utilize augmentative/alternative communication iPad applications and
Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS)
Engage in curriculum development and review as a member of the Building Curriculum
Group
Collaborate with the school-based RtI team regarding the effectiveness of building level Tier
I, II and III interventions and student progress

Participate on the Instruction Support Team and create intervention plans for struggling
general education students
Established a travel training program for a high school student diagnosed with Autism

Speech-Language Pathologist
Private Practice
September 1998-Present
Conduct home-based and office-based evaluation and therapy services
Service children diagnosed with apraxia of speech, autism spectrum disorder, languagelearning disabilities, and speech-language delays
Provide tactile-kinesthetic input to the neuromotor system, to facilitate movements of the oral
musculature for speech production, during utilization of the PROMPT Technique
Engage in ongoing collaboration with parents and team members regarding treatment plans,
therapy strategies, targeted vocabulary, and progress towards goals
Speech-Language Pathologist
United Cerebral Palsy Association, Roosevelt, NY
September 1995-August 1998
Provided diagnostic and therapeutic services to individuals diagnosed with severe disabilities
Appointed Senior Speech-Language Therapist for the adult head injury and day treatment
programs
Participated on an interdisciplinary screening team, which focused on the selection of
candidates for the adult and pediatric programs
Trained adults and children diagnosed with cerebral palsy to utilize alternative/augmentative
communication systems
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
ASHA (American Speech-Language and Hearing Association)
ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development)
LISHA (Long Island Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
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