Melanie Evans
SLP
Verified
Bilingual Speech Pathologist
Tulsa, Oklahoma
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About
Hello, I'm Melanie, a certified speech-language pathologist and mindset coach dedicated to fostering inclusivity and inspiring change. With 4 years of experience, I specialize in culturally responsive intervention and professional training for PK-12 and higher learning institutions. I also offer coaching to support BIPOC communities in healing and building wealth.
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Expertise and Specializations
cultural responsiveness, childhood language disorders, diversity, equity and inclusion, fluency disorders, Praxis preparation, mental health awareness, SLP advocacy, CLD
Work Experience
Support graduate students as they gain their clinical skills at a local elementary school.
As the Show Host for the Pediatric Speech Sister Network, I lead the production of the Pediatric Speech Sister Show podcast and Pediatric Speech Sister Saturdays LIVE. In these platforms, I collaborate with industry experts to explore and gain insights on ways we can create a culturally responsive field in speech-language pathology.
Pilots small private practice to service multilingual students and families in the Houston and Tulsa Metro areas. Partners with community leaders, researchers, and K-12 institutions to provide equitable speech and language interventions.
Helps aspiring speech-language pathologists (SLPs) prepare for the Praxis® exam by creating personalized study plans based on each student’s needs and strengths; reviewing key concepts and theories covered in the Praxis® exam; and providing proven spiritual and mental health techniques to ease test-taking anxiety and boost confidence.
Leverages online presence to cultivate a world-wide community of speech-language pathologists who are dedicated to grow in their cultural competency journeys. Collaborates with industry leaders to further increase advocacy and cultural awareness in clinical practice.
Education
Speech-Language Pathology Minor
Awards & Recognition
The UNCF Walton K-12 Reform Fellowship Program is a year-long fellowship for education reform leaders committed to advancing equity in K-12 public schools. Fellows receive up to $90k, professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities to develop and implement a project addressing a specific challenge in their local community.