Dr. Sunjung Kim Thao | Vision and Language | Best Innovation Award
Doctorate at University of Central Arkansas, United States
Profiles
Education
- Ph.D. in Speech Language Hearing Sciences, University of Florida (2012)
- M.A. in Speech Language Pathology, Ewha Women’s University, Korea (2005)
- B.A. in Psychology, Ewha Women’s University, Korea (2003)
Clinical Experience
Speech-Language Pathologist at Kim Wha Soo Speech-Language Clinic, Seoul, Korea (2005-2007)
Research Interests
Dr. Thao’s research focuses on enhancing language and literacy skills in children, particularly those with reading difficulties. Her studies promote inclusive education and community engagement through innovative service-learning projects.
Honors & Awards
- Emerging Dyslexia Researcher Award, International Dyslexia Association (2017)
- Graduate Research Fellowship, University of Florida (2011-2012)
- Certificate of Achievement for Outstanding Academic Accomplishment, University of Florida (2010)
Professional Affiliations
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Arkansas
- Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology, ASHA
- Member of the Asia Pacific Society of Speech, Language and Hearing (2022-Present)
Publications
Multimodal learning: How task types affect learning of students with reading difficulties
- Authors: Thao, S.K., Lombardino, L.J., Tibi, S., Gleghorn, A.
- Journal: Clinical Archives of Communication Disorders
- Year: 2022
Indexing effects of phonological representational strength on rapid naming using rime neighborhood density
- Authors: Wiseheart, R., Kim, S., Lombardino, L.J., Altmann, L.J.P.
- Journal: Applied Psycholinguistics
- Year: 2019
Multimedia learning: Contributions of learners’ verbal abilities and presentation modalities
- Authors: Kim, S., Lombardino, L.J.
- Journal: International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research
- Year: 2019
Exploring Text and Icon Graph Interpretation in Students with Dyslexia: An Eye-tracking Study
- Authors: Kim, S., Wiseheart, R.
- Journal: Dyslexia
- Year: 2017
Simple sentence reading and specific cognitive functions in college students with dyslexia: An eye-tracking study
- Authors: Kim, S., Lombardino, L.J.
- Journal: Clinical Archives of Communication Disorders
- Year: 2016