Penina Fenig, M.S., CCC-SLP, S-LP(C)

Education

Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, N.Y. 9/95-5/97

Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
Honors: Bronx Shield Clinical Internship Stipend

Yeshiva University, Stern College for Women, New York, N.Y. 9/92-5/95

Bachelor of Arts, Communication Disorders, Associates of Arts, Jewish Studies

Honors: Cum Laude, Dean’s List

Accreditations

  • ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)
  • Certified Feuerstein Instructor: Instrumental Enrichment–Standard, Instrumental Enrichment for Young Children-Basic, Instrumental Enrichment-Tactile, Learning Potential Assessment Device Provider
  • New York State License
  • ASHA, SAC Certifications
  • Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped-Permanent (TSHH)
  • Bilingual Extension Certification-Permanent (Spanish)

Work Experience

Park East Day School contracted through the Department of Education New York, N.Y. 9/08-Present

Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Coordinate support services
  • Work with preschool and school age students to develop executive functions, cognitive processes, language, learning, communication and speech in English, Spanish and Hebrew.
  • Assist in developing, modifying and differentiating curriculum.
  • Develop attention, planning, organization, and processing through Feuerstein’s Instrumental Enrichment training.
  • Reinforce reading, writing, note-taking, organization and time management skills within study skills sessions.
  • Facilitate cognition, language and learning through technology, literacy and game-based instruction.
  • Lead individual and group literacy projects.
  • Utilize personal library with customized search engine to motivate students to meet reading requirements.
  • Consult with caregivers and teachers about appropriate book and game selection to meet needs and interests.
  • Develop flexible thinking, organization, planning and analysis through game design and instruction.
  • Provided professional development to develop language and cognitive processes.
Ramaz Lower School, New York, N.Y. 9/06-6/08

Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Developed language, learning, and cognitive processes in English and Hebrew for preschool and school age children through game-based instruction, as well as, educational, cognitive and literacy materials.
  • Assisted in developing, modifying and differentiating curriculum.
  • Recommended appropriate educational materials for book reports and projects.
Feuerstein Center/International Center for Enhancement of Learning Potential, Jerusalem, Israel

Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist 9/04-4/06

  • Conducted intensive language and cognitive remediation for children and adults from Israel and overseas.
  • Supervised and trained caregivers and therapists to provide language and cognition training for preschool children through adolescence by utilizing cognitive-based materials, literacy and game-based instruction.
  • Utilized Reuven Feuerstein’s Instrumental Enrichment program and methodology to develop cognitive processes relating to information input, elaboration and output phases of learning.
Winston Preparatory School, New York, N.Y. 11/01-7/04

Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist/Focus Instructor

  • Assessed and treated adolescents with language disorders, dyslexia, ADD and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities.
  • Consulted with parents on how to utilize appropriate games, workbooks and novels to meet classroom objectives.
  • Facilitated a weekly social/pragmatic language class through collaborative game-based instruction.
  • Prepared students with SAT test taking strategies and college applications.
Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, N.Y. 3/99-11/01

Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Provided diagnostic and therapeutic intervention for children and adults with a variety of speech, communication, swallowing and language disorders.
  • Supervised graduate clinicians; participated and presented in weekly staff meetings.
Herbert G. Birch Early Childhood Center, Bronx, N.Y. 6/97-6/99

Bilingual Clinical Fellow

  • Assessed and serviced children with medically based speech, language and swallowing disorders.
Edward D. Mysak Speech and Hearing Center, Teachers College New York, N.Y. 6/97-6/99

Clinical Intern

  • Evaluated and treated children and adults with speech and language disorders.

  • Implemented accent reduction program.
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, N.Y. 9/96-12/96

Clinical Intern

  • Assessed and treated children with neuromuscular disorders, developmental delays, and various syndromes through interdisciplinary team approach.
  • Assisted in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (N.D.T.)
Beth Abraham Hospital, New York, N.Y. 5/96-8/96

Bilingual Clinical Intern

  • Evaluated and treated adults within a sub-acute/rehabilitation setting.
  • Led weekly bilingual group sessions for patients with aphasia and apraxia.
Shield Institute, New York, N.Y. 9/95-5/96

Clinical Intern

  • Provided diagnostic and therapeutic intervention for preschool children with neurological disorders and developmental delays.