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E D U C A T I O N

Northwestern University                                                                                  

2020 – 2022 | Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology, March 2022

2003 – 2005 | Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology, June 2005

1998 – 1999 | Master of Arts in Learning Disabilities, August 1999

1994 – 1998 | Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Concentration in Learning Disabilities, March 1998

E X P E R I E N C E

Assistant Clinical Professor | Northwestern University – Communication Sciences and Disorders

August 2021  – Current           

  • Develop the clinical skills of graduate students in the Master of Science in Speech, Language, and Learning program via direct instruction and supervision
  • Build individual and team-based (8-10 students) clinical and professional skills for generalization across multiple work settings
  • Assess and provide equitable and customized support for student development of graduate students with neurodiverse needs
  • Provide exceptional, evidence-based diagnostic and treatment for pediatric clients ranging in age from 4-17 years for Northwestern University Center for Audiology, Speech, Language, and Learning (NUCASLL)
  • Collaborate with PedzSTAR research lab as clinical researcher for Northwestern’s
  • Neighborhood and Community Relations Racial Equity Grant for their joint endeavor aiming to implement universal screening for speech and language disorders in Evanston early childhood centers
  • Coordinate whole-class interventions and enrichment with community early childhood centers and preschools in and near Evanston

Speech-Language Specialist | Harrington Park Public School – Harrington Park, NJ

January 2015  – June 2021       

  • Provided assessment, treatment, and case management of 50+ children with mild to profound speech and language disorders ranging in ages from 3-14 years throughout the district
  • Provided supervision for graduate students and ongoing education of teachers and staff in language and literacy from Pre-K to 8th grade
  • Collaborated with child study team in customizing effective and accessible education for children with special needs
  • Consulted with district director of special education, principal, and vice principal for complex cases, regular education support, and restructuring of program design
  • Initiated identification process for classroom teachers related to a preliminary model for Response to Intervention for speech sound disorders 

Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist/Learning Specialist | North Jersey Speech and Learning, LLC, Bergen and Essex Counties, NJ

 August 2008 – Dec. 2018       

  • Assessed and treated children with various speech, language, and feeding disorders and/or with various learning abilities and disabilities ranging in ages from 3-18 years
  • Consulted pro bono for community families in need of support with limited resources in navigating the public school special education system
  • Provided ongoing knowledgeable care and support for families in their homes and schools, attending parent conferences, annual IEP meetings, classroom observations, and consulting with district special education teams

Speech-Language Specialist/Private Contractor | Region III Special Education – Bergen County, NJ

September 2016  – June 2018       

  • Provided district-wide informal and formal speech and language assessment of children with mild to profound speech and language disorders ranging in age from 5-20 years
  • Determined state and district eligibility requirements for special education for IEP annual reviews

Speech-Language Specialist – CFY and CCC | Northern Valley Regional High School District – Valley Program – Northern Valley, NJ 

November 2005 – June 2008       

  • Assessed and treated children with various speech and language disorders resulting from developmental delay, cerebral palsy, and autism ranging in age from 3-12 years
  • Implemented principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis and Verbal Behavior according to program philosophy
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers, behavior consultants, nurses, and staff to provide a wide range of support needs throughout the school day
  • Assessed, trialed, and established primary modes of communication for 8 children of varying ages
  • Implemented various static and dynamic alternative and augmentative communication tools such as DynaVox, Communication Builder, ChatBox, Tech/Speak, L.E.O. and E-Talk

Speech-Language Pathologist – CFY | Children’s Specialized Hospital – Fanwood, NJ and surrounding towns

August 2005 – Sept. 2005

  • Treated children ranging in age from 8 months to 7 years with various speech, language, and feeding disorders resulting from dysarthria, apraxia, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, autism, and various medically-based conditions

Learning Specialist/Resource Room Teacher | Elisabeth Morrow School – Englewood, NJ

September 2001 – June 2003      

  • Taught reading and writing skills class, resource room intervention, and educational assessment for school aged students with learning disabilities and other learning difficulties
  • Customized in-class support for mainstreamed students

Learning Assistance Teacher | Roycemore School – Evanston, IL

August 1999 – June 2000

  • Provided resource room intervention for middle school aged students with diagnosed learning disabilities and with other learning difficulties
  • Completed educational assessment for students with suspected learning challenges

S C H O L A R L Y   W O R K

Roberts, M. Y., Sone, B. J., Jones, M. K., Standley, M., Conner, T., Lee, E. D., Norton, E. S., Roman, J., Speights, M., Young, R., & Weisleder, A. (2023). What the evidence does (and does not) show for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention child development milestones: An illustrative example using expressive vocabulary. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 66(9), 3622–3632. https://doi.org/10.1044/2023_JSLHR-23-00020.

Kaplan, S. & Lee, E. D. (2022). Characterizing and mapping the construct of learning alliance in higher education: a scoping review. (dissemination poster and presentation in preparation as part of clinical doctorate culminating project). Northwestern University, Evanston, IL.

T E A C H I N G E X P E R I E N C E

2024-current | NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS
CSD 376: Diagnostic & Remedial Approaches for Children with Learning Problems
2022-current | NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS
CSD 463: The Field of Special Education

P R E S E N T A T I O N S

Lee., E. D. (2021). Reimagining school-based speech-language pathologists. [Workshop via virtual platform]. New York University: Professionals in CSD Speaker Series.

P R O F E S S I O N A L   D E V E L O P M E N T  a n d  A D D I T I O N A L   E D U C A T I O N

2022 | Certificate, Teaching & Learning in the Diverse Classroom, CornellX

2021 | Certificate, Inclusive Teaching: Supporting All Students in the College Classroom, ColumbiaX

2019 | Certificate, Visualization and Verbalization®, Lindamood-Bell

2006, 2018 | Certificate, Crisis Intervention®, CPI

2008 | Certified Educator of Infant Massage, Infant Massage USA

C O M M U N I T Y   E N G A G E M E N T,  M E D I A,  &  W R I T I N G

2021 | Member of Asian Pacific Islander Speech-Language-Hearing Caucus

2020 – Present | Created and run @debbielee_slp (Instagram) and @e_debbielee (Twitter)

2020 – Present | Created and write in blog “thoughts and ramblings of an slp” www.edebbielee.com

2020 | Contributor for VocaliD Human Voicebank

C U R R E N T   C E R T I F I C A T I O N

Since 2021 | Illinois License for Speech-Language Pathologist #146.016162

Since 2005 | ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology #12103499

Since 2003 | New Jersey License for Speech-Language Pathology #41YS00527400

Since 2003 | The State of New Jersey Standard Certificate – Speech Language Specialist

A S S O C I A T I O N S

2005-Present | American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

2005-2020 | New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association

2004-2005 | National Student Speech Language Hearing Association

S K I L L S

Technical: Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Mac and Windows Operating Systems, Realtime, Information Technology, OnCourse System, Sertifi

Other: Conversational proficiency in Korean