ELIZABETH “ELLIE” SCHULTZ
341 Holman Ave
Athens, GA 30606
eschultz@uga.edu
(678) 997-7620
Career Objective: To provide exceptional child life services to patients and families in a pediatric hospital setting
EDUCATION
The University of Georgia
Master of Science, Human Development and Family Science—Emphasis in Child Life
GPA: 4.0
Expected Graduation: August 2015
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
GPA: 3.9
Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Science, Human Development and Family Science
December 2012
Minor, Spanish
Summa Cum Laude, with Honors
HEATHCARE RELATED EXPERIENCE
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite and Egleston
Child Life Practicum (8 hrs/week, 30 weeks; 240 hours)
January 2014- December 2014
- Observed and assisted Child Life Specialists in Radiology, Heart and Liver Transplant, NICU, and the Child Advocacy Clinic
providing procedural preparation, procedural support, bereavement services, therapeutic activities, normalization,
diversion, developmental evaluations, and animal-assisted therapy
- Implemented therapeutic activities with patients, guided medical play, and provided normalization
- Completed topical journals, psychosocial assessments, case studies, and healthcare professional observations
Camp Twin Lakes
Program Coordinator at Camp Dream (40 hrs/week, 12 weeks; 480 hours)
May 2014-August 2014
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented week-long summer camp experiences for individuals with disabilities, chronic
medical conditions, and other life challenges
Program Staff at Camp Dream (40 hrs/week, 8 weeks; 320 hours)
May 2013-July 2013
- Led campers with a variety of illnesses, disabilities, and other life challenges in outdoor and high ropes activities while
encouraging independence, improving self-esteem, and fostering friendships
- Assisted cabin counselors and campers at mealtime, cabin time, and during evening programs
Program Development Intern (9 hrs/week, 15 weeks; 135 hours)
January 2013-May 2013
- Planned and developed programs for weekend camps throughout the spring and weekly summer camps
- Created interactive learning tools to assist individuals with special needs
Camp Twin Lakes “Camp-To-Go”
Volunteer (6.5 hrs/week, 4 weeks; 26 hours)
January 2013-May 2013
- Facilitated camp activities sponsored by Camp Twin Lakes for patients and their siblings in the hospital and helped to
provide normalization for patients through conversation and play
ADDITIONAL CHILD AND ADOLESCENT EXPERIENCE
Extra Special People
Volunteer (3 hrs/week, 10 weeks; 30 hours)
August 2014-Present
- Provided one-on-one support, friendship, and encouragement to an adolescent with physical and developmental
disabilities during an after school program
- Helped to improve participant’s fine motor skills, social skills, and confidence through art and music classes
McPhaul Child Development Lab at the University of Georgia
Graduate Assistant, Lead Teacher of Pre-K Extended Day (13 hrs/week, 30 weeks; 390 hours)
August 2013-May 2014
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities for extended day program
- Collaborated with teachers and parents about child’s educational plan
Intern
August 2011-December 2011
- Planned and coordinated developmentally appropriate activities for preschool class
ELIZABETH “ELLIE” SCHULTZ
UGA Dawg Camp
Executive Director, Counselor
February 2010 -September 2012
- Planned and executed extended orientation mentorship program for incoming college freshman
- Supported the executive board, employed new initiatives, oversaw all timelines and task completions, and kept the board
focused and energized.
- Mentored students through the weekend program and school year, facilitated small group discussions, diversity exercises,
and reunions.
Strive for College
August 2010-May 2012
Chapter Founder, Chapter Director
- Established a mentorship program to enable disadvantaged high school students to achieve a college education
- Oversaw all elements of the Strive for College Chapter and program, including recruiting members and running the
executive board.
YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
May 2009 – Aug 2009
Overnight Counselor and Ropes Staff (40 hrs/week, 14 weeks; 560 hours)
- Led and mentored children and adolescents through creative, hands-on activities, high ropes elements, and leadership
exercises while encouraging growth and fostering friendships through 12 weeks of summer camp
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
Master’s Thesis, Principal Investigator
Center for Family Research, University of Georgia
- Actively researched the predictors of HPV vaccination in African American adolescent females
August 2014-Present
Research Assistant
Dr. Ronald Blount, Pediatric Clinical Psychology Lab, University of Georgia
June 2012-December 2012
- Assisted team with all aspects of the lab including literature reviews, data entry, IRB proposal writing, and weekly lab
meetings concerning medication adherence in pediatric patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Dr. Steven Kogan, Center for Family Research, University of Georgia
January 2012-May 2012
- Conducted literature reviews on the predictors of pubertal timing in adolescent males
- Attended research meetings and worked closely with Dr. Kogan and research team on a study regarding Life History
Theory
Dr. Hiu-Chin Hsu, Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Georgia
- Transcribed and coded data regarding infant and parent autonomy
January 2011-May 2011
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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Child Life Council—Member
Graduate Student Organization—Diversity Affairs Representative
August 2013-Present
March 2014-Present
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Media, Pop Culture, and Teen Dating Violence Webinar (Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta)
Quint State (Human Development and Family Studies Student Conference)
Georgia Association on Young Children 47th Annual Conference- Presenter
Georgia Association on Young Children 46th Annual Conference- Student Volunteer
Beyond the Classroom Child Life Seminar (Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta)
CERTIFICATIONS
- First Aid and CPR
November 2014
March 2014
September 2014
September 2013
February 2014
May 2013-Present
ELIZABETH “ELLIE” SCHULTZ
PRESENTATIONS
Bales, D., Wallinga, C., Schultz, E., & Smith, C. (2014, September). Eat Healthy, Be Active: Hands-on activities to teach nutrition
and physical activity to preschool-age children. Presented at the Georgia Association for the Education on Young
Children Conference, Duluth, GA.
GUEST LECTURES
Detraz, A. & Schultz, E. (2014, November). The hospitalized adolescent. Adolescent Development Course. Lecture conducted
from The University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
Schultz, E. (2014, October). Psychosocial development in middle adulthood. Lifespan Development Course. Lecture conducted
from The University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
Detraz, A., Schultz, E., Smith, C., & Thomas, K. (2014, October). Therapeutic activities for the hospitalized child. Hospitalized
Child and the Family Course. Lecture conducted from The University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
Schultz, E., Thomas, K., & Thompson, M. (2014, March). Medical Play. A pre-K hands-on learning experience. Presented at the
McPhaul Child Development Lab at The University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
Goff, J., Schultz, E., Smith, C., Thomas, K., & White, M. (2014, February). Professional development: Applying to graduate
school. Professional Development/Community Activities Course. Lecture conducted from The University of Georgia,
Athens, GA.
HONORS, AWARDS, AND ADDITIONAL INVOLVEMENTS
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Blue Key Honor Society
Phi Beta Kappa
FACS Academic Achievement Award
Dean’s List, President’s List
University of Georgia Honors College
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Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society
Phi Upsilon Omicron Family and Consumer Sciences
Honor Society
Gamma Sigma Sigma Service Sorority
UGA Charter Scholarship, ADC Foundation Scholar