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Anna Todorova Andreeva

Phone:
+ 359 898 205 517       
E-mail:
anna_andreeva@swu.bg




WORK EXPERIENCE

03.12.2007 – present
Assistant professor in Logopaedics, Department of Public Health and Sport
SWU „Neofit Rilski”, Blagoevgrad, 66 Ivan Mihailov str.
Assistant professor in following subjects:
Audiology,
Hearing Disorders
Development of communication in children with cochlear implantation 
Clinical practice in speech and language pathology
Clinical practice of master students in programs  “Logopaedics management in voice and fluency disorders” and “Auditory and speech rehabilitation in children after cochlear implantation”

10.01.2005 – 03.12.2007
Speech and language therapist
School „St. Paisii Hilendarski”, Kresna, 12 Tsar Boris, str.
Assessment and therapy of school aged children with communication disorders


EDUCATION

01.02. 2014 – present
Full time doctoral student in Logopaedics
“Communication Disorders Due to Otitis Media in Childhood”
Supervisor Assoc. Prof. K. Dionisieva, PhD

South-West University „Neofit Rilski”, Faculty of Public Health and Sport
Methodology of science research
Statistical data in communication disorders research
English language
Prevention and health insurance of people with communication disorders
Management of projects
Modern approaches in diagnostics and rehabilitation of people with hearing disorders

10. 2010 – 04. 2012

Speech and language therapy (Master’s degree)

South-West University „Neofit Rilski”, Faculty of Public Health and Sport, Department of Logopaedics,
Course: Logopedical management in voice and fluency disorders
Assessment, therapy and prevention of voice and fluency disorders


09.2000 г. – 07.2004







Special pedagogy – Logopaedics and hearing rehabilitation
(Bachelor’s degree)

South-West University „Neofit Rilski”, Faculty of Philosophy
Basic Medical, psychological subjects, Human anatomy and physiology, Otorhinolaryngology, Audiology, Neurology, Psychology,  Articulation disorders, Language disorders, Voice disorders, Hearing disorders, Fluency disorders, Dyslexia, etc.





TRAINING



1 March – 31 May 2017






5 - 8 Oct. 2016
ERASMUS exchange student

Department of Speech Therapy and Audiology, Thomas More University College, Antwerp, Belgium
www.thomasmore.be
Traineeship title:Communication Disorders Due to Otitis Media


LaxVox Voice Therapy Technique (LVVT) – XXIV Pacific Voice Conference, Warsaw and Lublin, Poland

6 Oct. – 18 Nov. 2015

 Using NAO humanoid robot with hearing impaired children

Cyprus Interaction Lab, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus
www.cyprusinteractionlab.com
Short Scientific Mission in the frame of COST Action TD 1309 Play for Children with Disabilities

27 – 28.03. 2015
 DENVER II

OS Bulgaria, Sofia
Denver Developmental Screening Test.  The tests cover four general functions: personal social (such as smiling), fine motor adaptive (such as grasping and drawing), language (such as combining words), and gross motor (such as walking). Ages covered by the tests range from birth to six years.

25.October 2014
  
Assessment of hearing disorders

ANKA, Sofia
Specialised educational seminar “New Hearing aids from Widex”. Demonstration of new models hearing aids DREAM of Widex, audiological equipment of Interacoustics and Path Medical.

5 – 7 July 2013

Creation of national network with speech and language therapists

Association ALA and EuroCleft, Bulgaria,
http://www.dfa-bg.org/
Education for work with the national database of facial anomalies

24 August 2012
Speech therapy in voice disorders

Presymposium workshop at 10th International Voice Symposium, Salzburg, Austria
“Skills and tricks in voice therapy”

3 5 August 2012

Creation of national network with speech and language therapists

Association ALA and EuroCleft
Specific speech therapy approaches for craniofacial anomalies.
 
26 Oct. 02 Nov. 2010

Short-term specialization

Gent University, Gent, Belgium
Education for work with Computerized Speech Lab and acoustical voice analysis with PRAAT. Project - “Evidence, based practice in fluency and voice disorders”, head Prof. D. Georgieva

05 – 07 November 2010

Auditory Rehabilitation

Workshop by Cochlear Ltd
Auditory Rehabilitation Workshop

13 February 2010

Auditory Rehabilitation

Workshop by Cochlear Ltd
ISD: Integrated Scales of Development

26 – 29 November 2009

Down syndrome

Workshop by ‘s Heeren Loo Netherlands
Basic Motor Skills of children with Down syndrome - Motor Development and Intervention”.

06 June 2009

Auditory Rehabilitation

Workshop by Cochlear Ltd
Listen, learn and talk! – for children with cochlear implants

March - May 2004

Erasmus exchange student

Gent University, Gent, Belgium,
Audiological assessment, voice disorders, neurogenic speech and language disorders, developmental speech and language disorders, dysphagia, learning disabilities

May 2001 November 2001г.

Masseuse

South-West UniversityNeofit Rilski”, Blagoevgrad
Human anatomy and physiology, Sport medicine, Stretching, Applied psychology, Classic massage, Chinese massage






PERSONAL SKILLS

Mother tongue(s)
Bulgarian language


Other language(s)
UNDERSTANDING
SPEAKING
WRITING
Listening
Reading
Spoken interaction
Spoken production

English language
С 2
С 2
С 2
С 2
С 1


Russian language
С 2
С 2
С 2
С 2
С 1


German language
А 1
А 1
А 1
А 1
А 1


Dutch language
А 2
А 2
А 2
А 2
А 2



Levels: A1/2: Basic user - B1/2: Independent user - C1/2 Proficient user
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Communication skills
  good communication skills
  skills for team work with different professionals

Organisational / managerial skills
  leadership
  very good organisational skills

Job-related skills
  course leader of students of Logopaedics (2008 – 2012; 2013-2017)
  organising the foreign student education in Logopaedics

Computer skills
  good command of Microsoft Office™ tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)

Driving licence
  B






ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



Publications:


1.    Andreeva, A., Celo, P., Vian, N. (2016). 6 Play in Children with Hearing Impairments. p. 94-101, In: Besio, S., Bulgarelli, D., Stancheva-Popkostadinova, V. (2016). Play development in children with disabilities. DE GRUYTER OPEN, ISBN (Online): 9783110522143 

2.    Dimitrova, M., Lekova, A., Chavdarov, I., Kostova, S., Krastev, A., Chavdar Roumenin, C., Stancheva, V., Andreeva, A., G. Kaburlasos, V.G., Pachidis, T. (2016). A Multidisciplinary Framework for Blending Robotics in Education of Children with Special Learning Needs. Proc. International Association for Blended Learning Conference, IABL 2016, Kavala, Greece, pp. 152-155.

3.    Simonska, M., Andreeva, A. (2016). Voice treatment results in cerebellar dysarthria – onecase study, Asklepios, 306-309   

4.    4. Polycarpou, P., Andreeva, A., Ioannou., A., Zaphiris, P. (2016). Don’t Read My Lips: Assessing Listening and Speaking Skills through Play with a Humanoid Robot. In: HCI International 2016 – Posters' Extended Abstracts. 18th International Conference, Toronto, Canada, Springer International Publishing, p. 255-260, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-40542-1_41, Print ISBN 978-3-319-40541-4, Online ISBN 978-3-319-40542-1, Series Volume 618, Series ISSN 1865-0929 

5.    Andreeva, A. (2015). Identification of children with communication disorders due to otitis media, international conference, Albena, Bulgaria

6.    Andreeva, А. (2014). Communication Disorders Due To Otitis Media  – update of the programme „Hearing disorders” from the educational plan of Bachelor degree in Logopaedics

7.    Andreeva, А. (2014). Interdisciplinary team in work with people with communication disorders – development of a new elective course „Work in clinical team” from educational plan for Masters program „Clinical Logopaedics”

8.    Andreeva, А. (2014). Persistent otitis media in early childhood – ICF model. Conference report; ISBN: 978-954-92928-2-4 , p. 64 – 68

9.    Andreeva, А. (2014). Influence of articulation disorders in English language learning.  Conference report; ISBN: 978-954-92928-2-4, p 23 – 27

10.  Andreeva, А. (2014). Children with language and voice disorders. In: Stancheva-Popkostadinova, В. (ed.). Integration of children with special needs. Manual for teachers.

11.   Andreeva, А. (2012). Logopaedical management in voice disorders after voice hyper function. In: Georgieva, D. (2012) Voice Disorders. Blagoevgrad, р. 148 – 152.

12.   Andreeva, А. (2012). Therapy strategies in work with children with cochlear implantation. Conference report, ISBN: 987-954-92928-1-7, p. 155 – 162

13.   Frengov,Hr., Andreeva, A. (2011) Clinical management in preschool children with persistent rhinopharyngeal pathology. Proceedings of international symposium “Modern trends in speech and language therapy”, 28 – 30 October, 2011, Blagoevgrad

14.   Andreeva, A. (2010). The influence of persistent rhino-pharyngeal obstruction on speech and language development. Trakia Journal of Sciences. Conference report. ISSN 1313-7050 (print); ISSN 1313-3551 (online)

15.  Andreeva, А. (2010). Easy voice onset and relaxation techniques in therapy of voice disorders. Conference report.

16.   Andreeva, А., Georgieva, D. (2008).  DAF (Delayed Auditory Feedback) and VA (Voice Amplifier) in therapy of voice disorders.  Conference report, Balchik

17.   Andreeva, А. (2005). History of Logopaedics in Belgium. Article in student research. Blagoevgrad













Posters:
  1. Stancheva-Popkostadinova, V., Andreeva, A. (2015). Stimulating Play Activities For Children With Disabilities Through KINECT, Poster presented at Conference on the Day of Person with Disabilities, Brussels, Belgium
  2. Andreeva, A. (2015). Questionnaire for parents of children with otitis media. Poster presented on IALP Child Language Committee Composium, Language and Literacy Challenges in Diverse Populations, 27 June 2015, Thessaloniki, Greece
  1. Andreeva, A. (2014). Understanding the otitis media and its negative effects on child development by pre-school teachers. Poster presented on HEAL 2014, Conference, Villa Erba Congress Center (Como Lake), Italy
  2. Dionisieva, K., Andreeva, A. (2012). Issues in the rehabilitation of adults with hearing disorders in Bulgaria. Poster presented on 7 – 9 June. 2012,  AHS Conference, Villa Erba Congress Center (Como Lake), Italy


Presentations:
  1. Andreeva, A. 5.10.2015 – Play with Kinect for Hearing Impaired Children. Scientific seminar „Mental Health Promotion Through Play For Children With Disabilities”;
  2. Andreeva , А., Dionisieva, К. (2012). Investigating the needs from speech therapy in adult hearing impairment. Conference report. Workshop „Ten ideas for interaction with hearing impaired child  
  3. Andreeva, A., Georgieva, D. (2012) The Boone Voice Program for Adults – Voice Therapy outcome measurements – presentation at 10th International Voice Symposium, Salzburg, Austria, august 24 – 26, 2012
  4. Andreeva, A. “Efficacy of symptomatic voice therapy”, 9 – 13 May, 2012 – 4th international seminar „Evidence - Based Practice in Fluency and Voice Disorders - Fourth International Seminar on the Current National Science Fund Project (2009-2012) Veliko Turnovo
  5. Andreeva, A. „Measuring the efficacy of voice therapy” - Sixth Annual Student/ Faculty Research Conference “The Fellowship of the Mind”, April 7 – 8, 2012, Balkanski Academic Centre, American University in Bulgaria
  6. Andreeva, A., Padareva, G, Varlamova T. “One Day Outcome of Laryngeal Manual and Voice Therapy in Subjects with Hyperfunctional Dysphonia”, 20 – 25 May, 2011 – 2nd international seminar. „Evidence - Based Practice in Fluency and Voice Disorders - Second International Seminar on the Current National Science Fund Project (2009-2012) Katarino
  7. Andreeva, A., Padareva, G, Varlamova T. “Results of 3 months Voice Therapy in Patients with Hyperfunctional Voice Disorders”, 20 – 25 May, 2011 – „Evidence - Based Practice in Fluency and Voice Disorders -   Second International Seminar,  National Science Fund Project (2009-2012) Katarino
  8. Andreeva, A. “Comparison Between VHI Results and Acoustic Measurement Results of Patients with Functional Dysphonia”, 20 – 25 May, 2011 – „Evidence - Based Practice in Fluency and Voice Disorders - Second International Seminar National Science Fund Project (2009-2012) Katarino
  9. Andreeva, A. “The Boone Voice Program for Voice Disorders Treatment”, 20-23 June, 2010 – First Seminar on the Evidence-Based Practice in Fluency and Voice Disorders. National Science Fund Project (2009-2012), Katarino


Projects:
  1. 2016 - 2017 "Support for equal access and personal development"
    BG05M2OP001-3.003-0001
  2. 2015 – 2016 “Methodologies and technologies for enhancing the motor and social skills of children with developmental problems – METEMSS”, BG09 Programme, EEA Scholarships Fund Projects For Interinstitutional Cooperation Measure, Project Coordinator: Institute of System Engineering and Robotics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences 
  3. 2015 – 2016 “Mental health promotion through play for children with disabilities” – participant. Head of the project - Assoc. Prof. V. Stancheva – Popkostadinova  PhD
  4. 2015 – 2016 “Optimizing of scientific, clinical and educational research in Center of Logopaedics” № SRP-A9/15 from 2015 – participant.  Head of the project - Assoc. Prof. M. Simonska - Tsatsova PhD
  5. 2013 – 2015 “Including Education” – speech and language therapist. Project ВG051РО00-4.1.07  “Human Resources Development” Operational Programme financed by the European Social Fund of the EU
  6. 2013  – 2014 “Business-innovation approaches for developing and updating educational programs for students in Social work, Logopaedics, Physiotherapy and Sport in order to business necessity” Project  BG051PO001-3.1.07 07  “Human Resources Development” Operational Programme financed by the European Social Fund of the EU  - participant
  7. 2013 “ Helping hand” – educator of pre-school and school teachers. Help the education of children with special needs. Project BG051PO001-4.1.04.
  8. 2012 – 2013 “Developing and probation of tools for assessment of word frequency in speech of children with communication disorders” – participant.  Head of the project - Assoc. Prof. D. Botseva PhD
  9. 2011 – International Symposium “Modern trends in speech and language therapy”  – participant. Head of the project - Assoc. Prof. K. Dionisieva PhD    
  10. 2010 –  “Early diagnostics of hearing disorders in children with rhino-pharyngeal pathology” – participant. Head of the project - Assoc. Prof. Hr. Frengov MD.
  11. 2009 – 2012 – “Evidence-Based Practice in fluency and voice disorders” – head of the project Prof. D. Georgieva PhD
  12. 2009 г. – “Assessment of laryngeal function in fluency disorders” – participant. Head of the project - prof. D. Georgieva
  13. 2008  –  “System for optimizing university centers activities servicing the department of Logopaedics” – participant. Head of the project - Assoc. Prof. K. Dionisieva  PhD
  14. 2006 – 2007 – “Assessment and therapy of voice pathology” – participant. Head of the project - Prof. D. Georgieva PhD



Attendance in scientific forums:

1. 5 - 8.10.2016 XXIV Pacific Voice Conference, Warsaw and Lublin, Poland - report
2. 22 - 23.04. 2016 First International Conference of  International Association of Blending Robotics in Education, Kavala, Greece - report
3. 15 - 16. 04.2016 Conference "Play is FUNdamenta"l, Dublin, Ireland
4. 18 – 19.01.2016 – The Third Action Meeting of the LUDI Europian Project in Aosta, Italy
5. 29 May – 1 June, 2015 International Conference “Logopaedics and Early Intervention of Children with Disabilities, Albena, Bulgaria – report
6. 3 April 2015 National Conference “Coordinated Response to Child Abuse and Neglect via Minimum Data Set” [JUST/ 2012/ DAP/ AG/ 3250] co-funded under Daphne III Programme
7. 2 – 4 Oct. 2014 X National Logopaedics conference, Sofia – reports
8. 7 – 8 June 2014 – 11th International Conference HEAL 2014 (HEaring Across the Lifespan): "Early intervention: the key to better hearing care" Cernobbio (Lake Como), Italy – poster
9. 16 – 18 Nov. 2012 “Anniversary science conference “10 years department of Logopaedics” – report
10. 24 – 26 Aug. 2012 - 10th International Voice Symposium, Salzburg, Austria – report
11. 30 March – 01 Apr. 2012 – IX National Logopaedics conference, Bansko – report
12. 28 – 30 Nov.2011 - International Symposium “Modern trends in speech and language therapy” – report
13.26 – 28 Nov.2010 – Tutor in a workshop at Medical-Paedagogical Centre of G.H. ‘G.PAPANIKOLAOU’, Thessaloniki GREECE – project  “Early diagnostics of hearing disorders in children with rhino-pharyngeal pathology”
14.21 May 2010 – International anniversary scientific conference - „Quality, innovations, mobility – European dimensions of science in Trakia University”
15. 15 May 2010 – Workshop by „Slavina” – Use of FM-system in therapy of people with communication disorders
16. 5 – 6 March 2010 – National Logopaedics conference – report
17.6 – 7 March 2009 – National Logopaedics conference, Sofia
18. 25 – 28 Sept. 2008 – III  National Logopaedics conference – report
19. 12-14 May 2007 – First World Conference on Cluttering, Katarino, Bulgaria
20. 2 April 2007 – School – desired place – report
21. 28 – 29 April 2006 – Modern post- operation rehabilitation and education of children with cochlear implantation in the 100 years history of Special school for deaf children “Prof. Decho Denev”