We recently connected with Kari Lim and have shared our conversation below.
Kari, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. What’s the best advice you ever gave to a client? How did they benefit / what was the result? (Please note this response is for education/entertainment purposes only and shouldn’t be construed as advice for the reader)
I don’t have just one story because all of my clients are my inspiration. They overcome so many obstacles every day.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
As a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and clinical educator with over 15 years of experience, I have worked in many different settings with clients across the lifespan – hospitals, nursing homes, public schools, preschools, and more.
Since 2011, I have taught and supervised at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. My areas of interest and expertise in Speech-Language Pathology are accent modification, public speaking, pediatric language, international collaboration, and clinical education. I have done many presentations on the topics of accent modification and supervision.
I have worked with professionals and clients all over the world. My passion for globalization in the field has led me to Zambia, Guyana, Ghana, Mexico, Nepal, South Korea, and Cambodia to mentor, teach, and supervise students and practitioners. I am starting a new creative project of interviewing SLPs from around the world to gain more understanding of the profession abroad, barriers to accessing services, and begin a much-needed dialogue about how to address those barriers.
You can find me on Instagram and Teachers Pay Teachers @Global Speechie. You can read my weekly blog posts on GlobalSpeechTherapy.com
I live in Washington, D.C. with my husband, Alex, and enjoy working on her creative projects and dog walking through the Rover app, while listening to her favorite podcast, Crime Junkie.
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Global-Speechie
https://speechhearing.columbian.gwu.edu/study-abroad
Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?
As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you must obtain your master’s and then go on to complete a CF (Clinical Fellowship). I had a horrible CF experience. My supervisor was so harsh and nothing I did was ever good enough- she asked me to do unethical things like change doctor’s orders after they were signed off on (which I didn’t do), she was constantly critiquing everything I did and putting me down, she called me on weekends and evenings to go over things. It was horrible and I cried every day. Once I obtained my Cs, I left that practice and went on to love every place I have worked. I found very supportive people in the profession and developed confidence in my skill set. I’ve gone on to accomplish what I set my mind to and use that experience in my own supervision of clinicians now.
If you could go back, would you choose the same profession, specialty, etc.?
Yes! Speech-Language Pathology has so many opportunities. I love that I can easily pivot into a new setting. I currently work full-time at a university and still see private clients. It’s the best of both worlds! It allows me to keep my feet wet while mentoring others. I love that I can create new materials for my clinicians and my clients that I go on to share on Teachers Pay Teachers and social media.
Contact Info:
- Website: GlobalSpeechTherapy.com
- Instagram: @Global_Speechie
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobalSpeechie
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karicomer/
- Other: Teachers Pay Teachers @Global Speechie
Image Credits
Kari Lim