Dr. Emily Ciesielski

 

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy; University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati, OH; December, 2020
• Master of Science; University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee; Milwaukee, WI; May, 1995
• Bachelor of Science; University of Oregon; Eugene, OR; August, 1992

 

Biography

 

Dr. Emily Ciesielski (she/her/hers) is an assistant professor in the communication disorders program and director of the W.O.R.D. Lab (Writing. Oral language. Reading. Determination.). Her research interests include reading comprehension, spelling, and written language in young children, especially those with executive function difficulties. She teaches in the undergraduate and the graduate program including Evidence-Based Practice, Language Development, Counseling, Research Design, Speech Sound Disorders, and Language Disorders. She supervises the Literacy Diagnostic Team and W.O.R.D. Camp experiences.

With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Ciesielski specializes in language disorders including difficulties in phonology, morphology, syntax, and vocabulary. She has worked clinically in many different settings including hospitals and skilled nursing, both as a direct hire and as a traveling therapist. The majority of her clinical experience; however, has been with children in the public schools and in private practice. Dr. Ciesielski considers language (written and spoken) to be the key to success in school and in life. She is passionate about ensuring everyone has equal access to education and firmly believes that education is a right, not a privilege.

Dr. Ciesielski is a member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA), National Black Association for Speech-Language Hearing (NBASLH), and the International Dyslexia Association (IDA). She serves on the Board of Directors for the KS/MO IDA branch and is a graduate of the ASHA Leadership Development Program.

 

Publications/Presentations

 

Ciesielski, E., Léon, M., and Cuervo, S. (November, 2023). Yay! I (almost) have my PhD… Now what? Transitioning to life after the PhD. (1-hour Oral Seminar). ASHA Convention Conference, Boston, MA. 

Ciesielski, E. (November, 2023). W.O.R.D. Camp: The creation of a literacy camp on a university campus. (Poster). ASHA Convention Conference, Boston, MA. 

Ciesielski, E. (September, 2023). Assessing Literacy Skills to Inform Intervention. (1- hour Oral Seminar). KS/MO IDA Conference, Blue Springs, MO. 

Ciesielski, E., and Stewart, K. (April, 2023). The Power of Literacy. (90-minute Oral Seminar). MSHA Convention, Osage Beach, MO. 

Ciesielski, E., and Stewart, K. (October, 2022). Addressing Language and Literacy Goals through the Curriculum. (1-hour Oral Seminar). RiteCare Conference, St. Louis, MO. 

Ciesielski, E. (September, 2022). Free for the Picking! Using the ECLS-K:2011 database for research. (1-hour Oral Seminar). UCM Faculty Senate Teaching and Research Conference, Warrensburg, MO. 

Havlovick, J., Ciesielski, E., and Creaghead, N. (2021). Addressing Language and Literacy Goals through the Curriculum. eHEARSAY, 11(2), 38-51.

Ciesielski, E. (2021, July). Free for the Picking! An Introduction to using the ECLS- K:2011 database for research. (Poster.) OSEP Leadership and Project Directors’ Conference, Virtual Conference

Ciesielski, E. and Creaghead, N. (2020). The Effectiveness of Professional Development on the Phonological Awareness Outcomes of Preschool Children : A Systematic Review. Literacy Research and Instruction, 59(2), 121-147.

Ciesielski, E., Raisor-Becker, L., and Creaghead, N. (2020). SLPs, teachers, and spelling: Current knowledge, practices, and beliefs. eHEARSAY, 10(2), 4-22.

Ciesielski, E. (2020, November). I hate school! An Exploration of Early School Experiences for Children with Disabilities. (Poster.) International Dyslexia Association, Virtual Conference.

Ciesielski, E. (2020, November). 12061: Free for the Picking! An Introduction to using the ECLS-K:2011 database for research. Proposal accepted at the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San Diego, CA (Convention canceled).

Ciesielski, E. (2020, October). Invited Presentation: Spelling: Why SLPs Need to Add it to Their Already Overflowing Plates. SpeechPathologyPD.com Literacy Web Conference.

Creaghead, N.; Ciesielski , E.; Cuervo, S.; Havlovick, J.; Kokotek, L.; Leon, M.; Prather, L.; Wright Karem, R. (2020, November). 10686: Reframing Research Through My Cultural Lens. Proposal accepted at the Annual Convention of the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association, San Diego, CA. (Convention canceled).

Creaghead, N.; Ciesielski , E.; Havlovick, J. (2020, March). Addressing Language and Literacy Goals Through the Curriculum. Ohio Speech Language Hearing Association Annual Convention, Columbus, OH.

Ciesielski, E. (2019, November). Poster Presentation: SLPs, Teachers, and Spelling: Current Knowledge, Practices and Beliefs. (Poster.) ASHA Convention, Orlando, FL.

Ciesielski, E. (2019, April). Poster Presentation: SLPs, Teachers, and Spelling: Current Knowledge, Practices and Beliefs. University of Cincinnati PRaISE ResearchConference, Cincinnati, OH.

Creaghead, N.; Ciesielski , E.; Cuervo, S.; Leon, M.; Prather, L. (2019, April). Research to Enhance Services for Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Children & Families. National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing Annual Convention, Charlotte, NC.

Creaghead, N.; Ciesielski , E.; Cuervo, S.; Kokotek, L.; Leon, M.; Prather, L.; Wright Karem, R. (2018, November). Research to Enhance Services for Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Children & Families. ASHA Convention, Boston, MA.

Creaghead, N.; Ciesielski , E.; Cuervo, S.; Kokotek, L.; Leon, M.; Prather, L.; Wright Karem, R. (2018, March). Research to Enhance Services for Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Children & Families. Ohio Speech Language Hearing Association Annual Convention, Columbus, OH.