Alexandra M.
Parshall
317-366-2346
parshaam@mail.uc.edu
2147 Madison Road #31
Cincinnati, OH 45208
EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati-Cincinnati, OH August 2017—Present
Clinical Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.)
LEND Traineeship-Cincinnati, OH May 2019—Present
Indiana University-Bloomington, IN August 2011—May 2015
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Speech Pathology and Audiology, Minor: Spanish
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center – Eastgate, OH June 2019—August 2019
Performed comprehensive audiological evaluations for patients aged three-months to twenty-four years-old
Independently programmed, verified, and troubleshot hearing aids with Oticon and Phonak
Assisted competently in the testing booth for patients aged eighteen-month to five-years-old
Acquired clinical knowledge for a variety of syndromes related to childhood and genetic hearing losses
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center – Crestview Hills, KY January 2019—May 2019
Placed otoblocks and took ear mold impressions for children aged three to twelve
Obtained ABR estimation thresholds independently under the supervision of supervisor
Gathered comprehensive audiogram thresholds for both air conduction and bone conduction
Practiced emergent skill of masking thresholds with minor assistance
Dayton Children’s Hospital – Springboro, OH August 2018—December 2018
Demonstrated proficiency in placing otoblocks and taking ear mold impressions
Assisted with gathering ABR thresholds
Aided audiologist by being the consistent second in the testing room with the patient
Exhibited limited working knowledge with Oticon and Phonak pediatric hearing aids and accessories
The Hill Hear Better Clinic – Cincinnati, OH May 2018—August 2018
Demonstrated proficiency in placing otoblocks and taking ear mold impressions
Performed cerumen management via manual removal and irrigation
Collected relevant family and case history
Worked strictly with Starkey for hearing aids and accessories
The University of Cincinnati’s Speech and Hearing Clinic – Cincinnati, OH September 2017—May 2018
Practiced emerging skills for otoscopic examination
Trained in performing and interpreting tympanometry testing
Applied cerumen management techniques via manual removal
Began collecting relevant family and case history
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
University of Cincinnati Student Academy of Audiology (SAA)– Cincinnati, OH December 2018 – May 2019
Secretary
Coordinated all incoming first-year events and communication while mainstreaming all other SAA events
Engineered and updated an interactive website for SAA and produced department & chapter-wide newsletter
FETCH-Lab – Cincinnati, OH September 2017 – Present
Manager/Technician
Managed lab operations, scheduled patients, and tracked work activity for fifty technicians
Conducted BAER testing & interpretation to determine the hearing acuity of canines and exotic animals
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (LEND)- Cincinnati, OH May 2019 – Present
Trainee
Collaborated with other disciplines including community engagement, genetic counseling, medicine, nursing,
occupational therapy, organizational leadership, physical therapy, psychology, speech/language pathology, and
special education to provide optimal care for involved patients
Worked to improve the health of infants, children, and adolescents with—or at risk for—neurodevelopmental and
related disabilities
Bahmann Foundation Scholarship Award– Cincinnati, OH September 2018 –Present
Recipient
WORK EXPERIENCE
Saint Elizabeth Hospital – Covington, KY September 2018—May 2019
Newborn Hearing Screener
Performed time efficient and effective newborn hearing screenings for three to fifteen infants in a day
Communicated information pertaining to pass or refer results to parents as well as supervisors efficiently
Hill Hear Better – Cincinnati, OH August 2018—May 2019
Receptionist and Hearing Aid Technician
Answered client questions and concerns ranging from scheduling to hearing instrument malfunctions
Implemented immediate patient support and facilitated a welcoming environment for first-time patients
Bierman ABA Autism Center – Westfield, IN September 2015—June 2017
ABA Therapist
Provided one-on-one Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy for more than ten clients diagnosed with Autism
Spectrum Disorder
Employed naturalistic and creative teaching to increase the success rate of implemented programs specific to each
client
PRESENTATIONS AND RESEARCH
Presentation - “ABA in the Booth” – Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center (CCHMC) July 2019
Demonstrated implementation of Applied Behavioral Analysis techniques in the field of audiology, specifically when
testing children, to over twenty-five audiologists at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center to aid in the
management of children with behavioral symptoms
Presentation - Penguin Vocalizations Capstone – Acoustical Society of America (ASA) May 2019
Acquired vocalizations for multiple penguin species to further research bird vocalization spectrum limitations
Analyzed over three-hundred formants (first and second) to bring a greater understanding to bird speech behavior
Research - Dolphin BAER Testing – Indianapolis Zoo, Indiana
Retrieved brainstem hearing information from three different dolphins using BAER testing procedures
Evaluated over forty brainwaves as well as mismatch negativity tests to determine dolphin hearing capability
Research - Elephant BAER Testing – Indianapolis Zoo, Indiana & Bela Bela, South Africa
Aided in the gathering of the first ever BAER test brainwaves on an elephant by placing electrodes on the subject
Facilitated communication with other technicians on site to ensure testing was completed in a timely manner
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The Palace Foundation – Cancun, Mexico May 2019
Provided free audiologic care to the staff and families of four Palace resorts, children in a local foster home and
children attending a special needs school
Red Bird Mission Trip – Appalachia, Kentucky October 2018
Offered audiologic evaluations, amplification programming, and hearing protection counseling to the local
community where audiologic care is sparse
