Candidate for
School Board Member; Cabrillo Unified School District

PAMELA L. FISHER 659 Highland Avenue * Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Telephone: (650) 712-0370 E-mail: pamelalfisher@aol.com

SPEECH PATHOLOGIST Evaluations ~ Therapeutic/Instructional Interventions Professional Consultations ~ Parental Support ~ In-Service Education

Communicate results in a clear and concise manner to both parents and colleagues~ Offer practical academic and behavioral strategies to maximize students' learning~ Demonstrate caring, non-judgmental attitude engendering respect and cooperation from parents, children and colleagues~ Proactive, highly positive approach, integrating theoretical knowledge and pragmatic decision-making

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Experienced as a speech pathologist in various settings, including public schools, early childhood services, skilled nursing facilities, and diagnostic clinics. Worked with children from infancy to grade twelve. Expertise includes diagnosis and interventions for children with language-based reading and writing disabilities, developmental language disabilities, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorders, apraxia and other speech disorders. Competently integrate findings with those of professionals from diverse disciplines. Provide diagnosis and interventions, develop I.E.P.'s, support teachers and participate in committee work. Well-versed in current research, best practices, and government regulations. Prior professional experience obtained through positions in Vermont Public Schools and at the Rhode Island Easter Seals Society's Meeting Street Center Day School, Early Intervention Program and Diagnostic Clinic.

Responsibilities have also included:

• Department Chairperson
• Delivering workshops, in-service presentations, integrated staff development
• Developing and participating in School Improvement Teams

PUBLIC SCHOOL; Contracted Services: 1983 - 1995 Cranston School Department, Cranston, RI Central Falls School Department, Central Falls, RI Westport School Department, Westport, MA

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE: Master of Science degree in Speech Pathology, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, Cum Laude, Lesley College (University), Cambridge, MA Certificate of Clinical Competence, #00349498-02, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Rhode Island School Certificate, Lifetime, #02540913 Rhode Island License, Speech Pathologist, #SP00081 California License, Speech Pathology, #SP13807, 12/11/03-3/31/07

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Rhode Island Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. California Speech-Language-Hearing Association

PUBLIC OFFICE: Barrington (Rhode Island) School Committee, elected 1996-2000 and 2000-2004 Member of the Rhode Island Association of School Committees 1996-2004 Member of the National School Board Association 1996-2004

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Junior League of Providence 1983 - 1990

Understanding Children With Special Needs, Chairperson, 1986 - 1987
Bylaws Chair person, 1987 - 1990

Barrington Public Schools: Facilities Committee (Space Use) 1984

East Bay Nursing Association, Utilization Review Board, Warren RI 1985 - 1990

Hampden Meadows Elementary School, PTO Board, Barrington RI 1985 - 1990

President Elect, 1988 - 1989
President, 1989 - 1990

Middle Highway Elementary School, PTA Board, Barrington RI 1988 - 1990

School Committee Representative
PTO Council Representative

Barrington Public Schools, PTA Council President, Barrington, RI 1990 - 1991

Hampden Meadow Elementary School, PTO Board, Barrington RI 1992 - 1993

Gifted/Enrichment Committee Representative

Barrington Middle School, PTA Board

PTO Council Representative
School Committee Representative

American Civil Liberties Union, RI Chapter, Board of Directors 1992 - 1993

Barrington High School, Parent Association, Board 1993 - 1996

Barrington Special Education Advisory Committee, Board 1994 - 1996

Rhode Island Parent Information Network, Pawtucket RI, Board of Directors 1996 - 1997

Democratic Committee, Barrington RI 1996 - 2003

Election Poll Worker, Half Moon Bay, CA 2003-present