Elizabeth Holtz
Durham,NC
Summary
Experienced and dedicated professional seeking to utilize my expertise in patient care, clinical education, and interpersonal skills to contribute to the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Appalachian State University. With a strong understanding of clinical education principles and a wealth of knowledge in patient care practices and medical training environments, I am skilled in creating and delivering engaging educational instruction. I am committed to positively impacting clinical education through innovative teaching methods and supportive learning environments. My background in advocacy, graduate student supervision, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, diverse settings, and extensive knowledge in pediatric speech-language interventions uniquely positions me to excel as a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Educator.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist/Director of Program Management
Speech Therapy and Allied Resources, PLLC
08.2024 - Current
- Evaluate children from birth to 3 years of age as requested by the North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program
- Educate patients and family members about speech-language and swallowing disorders and cause, including disabilities and traumatic events
- Build and recommend new referral sources
- Provide trainings and educational presentations
Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Specialist
UNC Chapel Hill Medical Center, Center for Rehabilitation Care
06.2018 - 08.2024
- Provided skilled interventions and comprehensive assessments to patients’ ages 12 months through 22 years of age
- Diagnoses include but not limited to: Developmental Delay, Premature Birth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma, Epilepsy, Genetic Disorders, Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus, Encephalopathy, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Receptive/Expressive Language Delays, Down Syndrome, Selective Mutism and Articulation/ Phonological Disorders
- Established Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) services within the clinic for pediatric patients
- Created a five-year proposal plan to secure funding for AAC equipment, training, and resources for families
- Plan was submitted and accepted in 2022
- Collaborated with pediatric physical therapists, occupational therapists, developmental psychologists and social workers to provide holistic care to patients’ and their families
- Supervised and provided training to graduate students
- Initiated research of literature and synthesized information into presentation for purpose of professional growth and for educating other professionals, which was delivered to Speech Therapy Team (pediatrics and adults), Pediatric Outpatient Team and students
- Active member on the Helping Children with Hemiplegia Camp committee
- Provided education to student volunteers in the areas of behavioral support, developmental norms in the area of speech-language, and strategies to help repair communication breakdowns with children who have speech-language disorders
- Active member in multidisciplinary clinics for Cerebral Palsy and Rett Syndrome
Speech-Language Pathologist
Maureen Joy Charter School
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided the schools with documentation that is compliant to North Carolina’s guidelines as part of the eligibility process within the Exceptional Children Department; and meeting mandates of each IEP (individualized education plan)
- Administered and analyzed comprehensive speech-language assessments in the areas of language processing, spoken language, speech production and fluency
- Collaborated with general education teachers, special education teachers, English as Second Language (ESL) instructors, and the school counselor to meet the needs of students and to facilitate the generalization of speech-language skills
- Developed a four-week summer reading camp program for students in first and second grade, and collaborated with two North Carolina Licensed teachers to provide instruction
- Active participant in Racial Equity Training
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ling-Kerr Pediatric Therapy
03.2014 - 06.2017
- Provided the schools with documentation that is compliant to North Carolina’s guidelines as part of the eligibility process within the Exceptional Children Department; and meeting mandates of each IEP (individualized education plan)
- Administered and analyzed comprehensive speech-language assessments in the areas of language processing, spoken language, speech production and fluency
- Collaborated with general education teachers, special education teachers, English as Second Language (ESL) instructors, and the school counselor to meet the needs of students and to facilitate the generalization of speech-language skills
- Developed a four-week summer reading camp program for students in first and second grade, and collaborated with two North Carolina Licensed teachers to provide instruction
- Active participant in Racial Equity Training
Speech-Language Pathologist
Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center
08.2012 - 12.2013
- Earned a certificate for the Greenspan DIR/Floortime approach
- Instructed a 10 week Social Communication program in which structured explicit teacher and student-centered activities with gross motor and sensory experiences were provided to target the following skills: generalization cooperation, self-regulation and conversational skills
- Administered and analyzed comprehensive speech-language assessments to clients’ ages 3 through 25
Speech-Language Pathologist
Summit Educational Resources
05.2009 - 08.2012
- Proficient skills in programming DynaVox and Saltillo systems (e.g
- DynaVox Series V, Maestro, MiniMo, Xpress and ChatPC-Silk)
- Implemented a total communication approach during therapy sessions, including American Sign Language and augmentative and alternative communication (e.g
- Picture Exchange Communication System- PECS)
- Provided treatment and administered standardized tests for children with Autism
- Established individual speech-language goals for students ages 2 through 8
- Monitored progress through data collection and charting systems
- Implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy
- Managed maladaptive behaviors during individual and group therapy
- Supervised a graduate student for a two-month period targeting her development of ABA therapy techniques and implementation of speech, augmentative and alternative communication, and cognitive therapies
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University At Buffalo, The State University of New York
Buffalo, NY05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Speech and Hearing Sciences
University At Buffalo, The State University of New York
Buffalo, NY05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Sciences, Social Science Interdisciplinary
University At Buffalo, The State University of New York
Buffalo, NY05.2007
Skills
- Pediatric Care Expertise
- Strong Spoken Communication Skills
- Assessment Frameworks
- Process Optimization
- Client Interaction Expertise
- Effective Persuasion
- Active Listening
- Service Innovation
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Health Technology Platforms
- HIPAA Regulatory Compliance
- Crisis Intervention Skills
- Trauma-Informed Practices
- Cultural Competency Training
- Expertise in Handling Delicate Conversations
- Application of Adult Learning Principles
- Individual Development Coaching
Additional Development
- ASHA Clinical Competence Certification, 04/01/10
- North Carolina State Speech-Language Pathologist Licensure, 01/01/13
- New York State Speech-Language Pathologist Licensure, 04/01/10 until 01/01/13
- New York State Initial Certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities, 09/01/09
- Certification in Picture Exchange Communication System
- Certification in Greenspan DIR/Floortime Approach
- Completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Completed certification and training from The Hanen Center, It Takes Two To Talk and More Than Words
- Completed training for PODD (Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display) and PODD Alternative Access
Professional Overview
Pursuing opportunity to integrate compassion for patient care, clinical expertise and interpersonal skills to pursue mission of improving communication, speech and quality of life for people with communication impairments. Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with experience advocating for children and families in a variety of settings and supporting SLPs working with adults who are in need of AAC, looking to leverage experience with compassionate patient care and specialty in the area of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). My professional background in communication, advocacy, building relationships, collaboration with multi-interdisciplinary teams, and extensive knowledge with speech generating devices positions me uniquely to add value to the position of Clinical Consultant.
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist/Director of Program Management
Speech Therapy and Allied Resources, PLLC
08.2024 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Specialist
UNC Chapel Hill Medical Center, Center for Rehabilitation Care
06.2018 - 08.2024
Speech-Language Pathologist
Maureen Joy Charter School
07.2017 - 06.2018
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ling-Kerr Pediatric Therapy
03.2014 - 06.2017
Speech-Language Pathologist
Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center
08.2012 - 12.2013
Speech-Language Pathologist
Summit Educational Resources
05.2009 - 08.2012
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University At Buffalo, The State University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Speech and Hearing Sciences
University At Buffalo, The State University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Sciences, Social Science Interdisciplinary
University At Buffalo, The State University of New York
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