Monika Gylys , M.Ed.
Contact Information
Phone:
970-943-2084
Email:
mgylys@western.edu
Education
- 2004 University of Illinois at Chicago, M.Ed., Special Education
1998 Northern Illinois University, B.S. Communicative Disorders, Speech and Language Pathology
Professional Interests
Developmental disorders, communicative disorders, Autism, early intervention, play-based therapy/ assessment, language and cognition, assistive technology, children's literature, cultural implications on disability.
Professional goals include attaining a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, proficiency in online teaching, demonstrate competence with assistive technology, attend conferences and trainings relevant to my professional interests.
Professional Experience
- Lecturer in Education/ Student Advisor
Western State College, Gunnison, Colorado
- Special Education Teacher- Severe Needs
Northside Elementary, Montrose, Colorado
Special Education Teacher- SIED/Behavior
PRIDE Alternative School, Burbank, Illinois
Speech and Language
Speech and Language Assistant at A.E.R.O. Special Education Cooperative, Early Childhood-12
Private Therapy, Assistant to Pathologist using "Floor Time" method of therapy.
Early Intervention services in the home to children aged Birth-5
Social Services Director
Progressive Rehabilitation Institute, Pediatric Long-Term Care facility, Chicago, IL
Speech and Language Intern
National Pediatric Developmental Center, Vilnius, Lithuania
Additional Training and Certificates
Colorado K-12 Special Education Generalist certificate
Training in Floortime method of Play-based therapy (Greenspan), CSAP-A, Colorado Reading First (Year 1 training), Discreet Trial (ABA), and Visually Supported Communication Systems, Meyer Johnson products
Other Hobbies and Interests
Traveling, Cooking, Dancing, Reading, Skiing, Hiking, Mushroom Hunting
Fluent in Lithuanian
- Career Inspired by Rimas V.