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Elizabeth Augenreich

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Over 25 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist focused on children from birth to 5th grade. Mentoring has cultivated a strong interest in training and guiding future professionals in child development and special education. Extensive experience working in and with early childhood settings (childcare centers, Head Start programs, private and public schools). Possessing a deep understanding of child development, particularly in the birth to 5 years age range. Experience in co-teaching in preschool and elementary school environments, collaborating closely with educators.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Speech-language Pathologist

Cabarrus County Schools
09.2022 - Current
  • Evaluating and diagnosing preschool aged children (2 years 9 months to 6 years) with suspected communication disorders, individually and as part of multidisciplinary teams.
  • Preparing evaluation reports and all necessary documents in online system for special education in NC (ECATS).
  • Participating in initial eligibility, re-evaluation and annual review meetings alongside special and regular education teachers, related service providers, parents/caregivers, outside agencies/organizations and other team members.
  • Collaborating with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for students with a wide array of needs.
  • Providing speech therapy services to preschoolers in both general and special education settings, including a co-teaching model.
  • Customizing therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles.
  • Providing Assistive Technology/Augmentative Alternative Communication support to students, staff and caregivers.
  • Educating teachers, staff, family members about communication techniques and strategies to facilitate carryover of skills to home and classroom environments.
  • Serving as mentor for new Speech-Language Pathologists, providing assistance in onboarding and guidance on responsibilities and best practices in the public school setting.

Speech-language Pathologist

Speak To Me
01.2008 - Current
  • Supervision of SLP-Assistants:
  • Ensuring therapy sessions are conducted according to professional standards, ethical guidelines, and individualized client needs.
  • Overseeing/maintaining accurate documentation of therapy sessions and progress notes in compliance with ASHA, NC Board of Examiners for SLPA and insurance providers' requirements and policies.
  • Providing feedback and mentoring to SLP-Assistants.
  • Evaluating children (birth-16) with suspected or diagnosed communication disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
  • Facilitate parent education on topics related to early intervention strategies for speech and language delays in young children.

Speech-language Pathologist

Rowan-Salisbury Schools
01.2013 - 08.2022
  • Conducted screenings and assessments for preschool/school-age students; individually and as part of multidisciplinary team.
  • Prepared evaluation reports and all necessary documents in online system for special education in NC (ECATS).
  • Participated in referral, initial eligibility, re-evaluation and annual review meetings alongside special/regular education teachers, related service providers, parents/caregivers, outside agencies/organizations and other team members
  • Collaborated with teachers/therapists to develop individualized educational plans for students with a wide array of needs.
  • Provided speech therapy services to preschoolers in general and special education settings, including a co-teaching model.
  • Therapy services provided to kindergarten through 5th grade in general and special education settings.
  • Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles.
  • Provide Assistive Technology/AAC support to students, staff and caregivers.
  • Served as mentor for new Speech-Language Pathologists, providing assistance in onboarding, guidance on responsibilities/best practices as an SLP in the public school setting.
  • Presented with Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment team at statewide NC Exceptional Children Conference (November 2021; topic: Play Based Assessments in a Virtual World: How to Pivot with a Swivl)
  • Responsible for overseeing and coordinating the distribution of speech therapy services for preschool-aged children throughout the school district.

Speech-language Pathologist

Developmental Evaluation Center
06.1996 - 06.2003
  • Conducted evaluations and speech-language therapy services with children birth to 21 years old in home, preschool and clinical settings.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for children with complex communication disorders.
  • Served as agency representative/secretary on Iredell Interagency Coordinating Council.
  • Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
  • Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.

Education

Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders -

University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX
05.1996

Bachelor of Arts in Speech-language Pathology and Audiology -

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
04.1994

Skills

  • Child Development
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Special Education
  • Relationship Building
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Oral Expression
  • Adaptability
  • Serving Diverse Communities

Certification

  • North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-language Pathology and Audiology, 05/1997
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 1997
  • Member, North Carolina Speech, Hearing & Language Association

Personal Information

Title: Speech-language Pathologist

Timeline

Speech-language Pathologist

Cabarrus County Schools
09.2022 - Current

Speech-language Pathologist

Rowan-Salisbury Schools
01.2013 - 08.2022

Speech-language Pathologist

Speak To Me
01.2008 - Current

Speech-language Pathologist

Developmental Evaluation Center
06.1996 - 06.2003

Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders -

University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelor of Arts in Speech-language Pathology and Audiology -

University of Florida

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