Martina Teutsch
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Experienced Speech-Language Therapist specializing in child development and complex case management. Proven ability to collaborate with transdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic interventions, successfully managing diverse caseloads, and fostering meaningful relationships with families and children. Through a compassionate approach and a focus on relationship building, I aim to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals feel understood and valued.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Therapist
The Champion Centre
Burwood, Christchurch
09.2023 - Current
- Managed a weekly caseload of 24 complex children, while also monitoring an additional 40 children depending on their needs.
- Worked with children with diverse diagnoses including autism, Down syndrome, genetic conditions, seizure disorders, CVI, cerebral palsy, and prematurity.
- Passionate about AAC; experienced in implementing a range of systems such as high-tech devices, coreboards, visuals, choiceboards, Step-by-Steps, and GoTalk.
- Conducted high-tech AAC trials and wrote CAT1 reports to support funding and access.
- Planned and facilitated group therapy sessions to foster social communication, engagement, and whānau relationships.
- Implementation of various therapy approaches such as phonological awareness activities, communication partner coaching, barrier games, Lego therapy, Hanen-based strategies, and naturalistic language intervention.
- Monitored developmental progress of children born prematurely or with traumatic births using standardised assessments (e.g., Bayley Scales, CELF).
- Experienced in writing detailed reports, including Transition to School Reports, ORS documentation, Individual Planning Meeting reports, High Health applications, and VFS referral forms.
- Collaborated with preschools, early intervention educators, schools, private SLTs, TalkLink, and hospital SLTs to provide coordinated support.
- Worked as part of transdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic intervention for children and families.
- Provided intervention in a culturally safe and responsive manner, respecting each client’s culture, beliefs, and needs.
Education
Bachelor of Speech And Language Pathology With Hon
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ04-2024
Skills
- Culturally safe and family-centered practice
- Child development knowledge
- Complex case management
- AAC implementation
- Transdisciplinary and collaborative practice
- Report writing
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
German
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Limited
Te Reo
Limited
New Zealand Sign Language
Limited
Certification
- Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development - fourth edition.
- Coaching for Communication Partners Workshop - Dr Sam Brydon.
- AAC for Gestalt Language Processors - Meaningful Speech Course.
- Postgraduate Paediatric Feeding Workshop – A family-centred approach to paediatric feeding assessment and therapy.
- Beginner & Post-Beginner workshop for New Zealand Sign Language.
Volunteer work
Therapy Dog, Champion Centre, Jun 2021 - May 2022, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Visited children and therapists for interactions with my Therapy Dog Luna.
- Collaborating with Therapists to ensure a smooth visit.
Accomplishments
- Carol Croy - senior SLT at The Champion Centre - carol.croy@championcentre.org.nz
- Lucy Brookes - senior SLT at The Champion Centre - lucy.brooks@championcentre.org.nz
Timeline
Speech-Language Therapist
The Champion Centre
09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Speech And Language Pathology With Hon
University of Canterbury