Kelsy Lotz
Remedial Therapist, School Counsellor And Founder Of Beyond Baby Steps
Germiston
Summary
My Name is Kelsy Lotz. I am a Cum laude Honours graduate in Applied Psychology for Professional Contexts with over 5 years of applied experience in child development, behavioural support, and psychological intervention within educational settings. Experienced in working within multidisciplinary teams, alongside Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists, contributing to holistic child development and support. Skilled in behavioural observation, intervention planning, counselling support, and developmental screening, with a strong focus on emotional wellbeing and remedial work for neurodivergent students. Passionate about transitioning into more psychology-focused environments to further develop clinical skills, contribute to evidence-based practice, and support individuals through structured psychological intervention.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Remedial & School Readiness Specialist
- Designed and implemented structured school readiness programmes grounded in developmental psychology
- Developed educational content and teacher guides aligned with cognitive and developmental milestones
- Supported learners in:
- Early numeracy and literacy
- Fine motor development and handwriting
- Focus, routine, and task completion
- Applied play-based and experiential learning approaches to enhance engagement and development
- Developmentally appropriate expectations
- Engage with parents to provide insight into child development, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing
Founder & Remedial Therapist
Beyond Baby Steps
01.2020 - Current
- Established and manage a structured academic and psychological support programme for learners from Grade 1 to Matric
- Conduct developmental and behavioural assessments to identify barriers to learning and emotional challenges
- Develop and implement individualised intervention plans informed by psychological principles
- Provide support in:
- Attention and concentration difficulties
- Emotional regulation and confidence building
- Executive functioning and study skills
- Work closely with parents and educators to ensure consistent and holistic intervention
- Support learners with neurodiverse needs and developmental delays
- Monitor progress and adapt strategies based on observed outcomes
Psychological Support & Development Specialist
Baby Steps Early Learning Centre & Preparatory School
01.2012 - Current
- Work within a large, multi-branch organisation comprising 6 campuses and over 80 staff members
- Collaborate closely with Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists to support holistic learner development
- Conduct developmental screenings and behavioural observations to identify learning and emotional challenges
- Provide:
- Remedial therapy support
- Guidance counselling for learners
- Behavioural intervention strategies
- Assist staff with counselling support under supervision, offering guidance on managing learner behaviour and emotional needs
- Support the implementation of psychologically informed, play-based learning environments
- Guide educators on:
- Behaviour management techniques
- Emotional regulation strategies
Education
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Applied Psychology for Professional Contexts
University of South Africa
12-2025
Skills
Applied Psychology in Educational Settings
Behavioural Observation & Intervention
Developmental Screening & Early Identification
Counselling Support (Under Supervision)
Emotional Regulation & Social Development
Multidisciplinary Collaboration (OT & Speech Therapy)
Individualised Intervention Planning
Neurodiversity Support
Parent & Teacher Guidance
Progress Monitoring & Reporting and Curriculum Development
Strong integration of psychological theory and real-world practice
Experience working within multidisciplinary therapeutic environments
Highly observant and intuitive in understanding behaviour
Builds strong, trusting relationships with children and families
Passionate about continuous growth within the psychology field
Certification
Remedial Therapy & Learning Support
Timeline
Founder & Remedial Therapist
Beyond Baby Steps
01.2020 - Current
Psychological Support & Development Specialist
Baby Steps Early Learning Centre & Preparatory School
01.2012 - Current
Remedial & School Readiness Specialist
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Applied Psychology for Professional Contexts
University of South Africa
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Over 5 years of experience running an independent intervention programme
- Extensive experience in both educational and therapeutic support settings
- Actively seeking to expand within clinical and psychology-focused environments