Education

 

TOWSON UNIVERSITY                                                                                                        Towson, MD

      Masters of Science: Child Life Administration & Family Collaboration                              2017

      Post-Baccalaureate Certificates: Clinician to Administrator Transition, Family Professional

                                                               Collaboration, and Autism Studies

TOWSON UNIVERSITY                                                                                                        Towson, MD

      Bachelors of Science                                         Bachelors of Arts                                May 2015

      Major: Family and Human Services                 Major: Spanish Language

      Track: Introduction to Child Life                       Track: Professional/Literature

      Cumulative GPA: 3.88/4.0                                                                                                                           

Child Life Experience

 

​CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH OF UPMC                                                            Pittsburgh, PA

Child Life Intern                                                                                                                May 2017-August 2017

• Completion of two 7-week rotations in a Level 1 Emergency Department and Solid Organ Transplant/Intestinal Care Unit at an ACLP Accredited Clinical Site resulting in 652 hours

• Independently introduced child life services, provided emotional support, and engaged in normalizing/developmental play opportunities 

• Independently provided procedural preparation and support for laceration repairs, IV placements, casting, Level 2 traumas, scopes, kidney and liver biopsies, and radiology procedures 

• Facilitated developmentally appropriate therapeutic activities for patients and siblings

• Attended and provided support at Camp Chihopi, a four day overnight camp for children with liver and intestinal transplants

• Developed proficiency in charting and formulating developmental/psychosocial assessments using Cerner

• Attended weekly in-services and discussions on topics such as cultural competency, Beads of Courage, Infant Massage, Psychosocial Risk Assessments, and Creative/Expressive Arts

• Coordinated and helped lead department events including a Medical Play Party and SuperSib Saturday

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​NEMOURS/A.I. DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN                                                          Wilmington, DE

Child Life Practicum Student                                                                     September 2016-December 2016

• Completion of two 6-week rotations in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and Surgical & Trach/Vent unit resulting in 120 hours

• Observed certified child life specialists provide procedural preparation, education, procedural support, and psychosocial support for patients and families

• Attended weekly child life in-services on topics such as medical play, preparation and distraction, coping, and interdisciplinary team relations

• Implemented supervised medical play and therapeutic play sessions with children ages birth-18

• Applied developmental and psychosocial theory to patient interactions through daily journals, assessments, assignments, and weekly supervisory meetings

 

THE HERMAN AND WALTER SAMUELSON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT SINAI             Baltimore, MD

Child Life Volunteer                                                                                                           May 2015-April 2017

• Engage in developmentally appropriate play interactions with children ages birth to 25

• Lead and supervise developmentally appropriate activities in the playroom and at the patient's bedside

• Assist in execution of special events and activities for the patients

• Collaborate with patients and families to improve quality of care

• Utilize appropriate cleaning procedures to maintain a sanitary environment 

 

​GILCHRIST KIDS HOSPICE CARE                                                                                                    Towson, MD

Gilchrist Kids In-Home Hospice Volunteer                                                         October 2015-March 2016

• Completion of 18 hour training on functions and policies of hospice services, characteristics and processes of death and dying, and safety precautions

• Completion of 4 hour End-Of-Life Doula training to accompany patients at the bedside during the active dying process

• Provide support to siblings and families of children receiving hospice care services​

 

THE HERMAN AND WALTER SAMUELSON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT SINAI             Baltimore, MD

Child Life Practicum Student                                                                                     January 2015-May 2015

• Successful Completion of a 163 hour practicum experience in the 26 bed unit 

• Observed certified child life specialists provide support for patients during procedures through distraction and therapeutic play 

• Facilitated developmentally appropriate playroom and bedside activities to patients as to minimize stress and anxiety of hospitalization

• Attended weekly supervisory meetings to discuss relevant child life literature and weekly tasks

• Collaborated with another practicum student to develop a thorough calendar of events and activities

• Applied developmental theory to patient interactions through reflective daily journals

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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER                                                                     Baltimore, MD

Child Life Volunteer                                                                                                   June 2014-January 2015

• Assisted certified child life specialist with one-on-one bedside visits for 2 hours a week

• Provided developmentally appropriate play activities to patients as to minimize stress and anxiety of hospitalization

• Communicated professionally with patients and families to effectively address their needs and promote sibling and family interaction

• Maintained a sanitary play environment by cleaning toys and equipment

• Provided developmentally appropriate activities for typically developing children in the Heart Program and Allergy Clinic waiting area

 

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Related Experience

 

HOTSPOTS EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM                                                                                Timonium, MD

Assistant Teacher                                                                                                  September 2016- May 2017

• Assist and supervise groups of up to 40 children ages 5-12 with curriculum and gross motor activities

• Create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans in accordance with monthly themes and curriculum

• Provide support to the lead teacher to ensure efficient transitions between programs and behavior management

• Attend team meetings and training to address challenges in programming and improvements

 

TOWSON UNIVERSITY EVENTS AND CONFERENCE SERVICES                                            Towson, MD

Graduate Student Assistant                                                                                 November 2015 – May 2017

• Practice proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SNAP Survey Software to formulate assessments

• Summarize qualitative and quantitative research through graphic representations 

• Review empirical research and literature regarding family constructs and theories

• Assist in the development and execution of events including the Children's Health Workshop

 

TOWSON UNIVERSITY EVENTS AND CONFERENCE SERVICES                                            Towson, MD

Student Event Staff                                                                                               September 2015 – May 2017

• Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and guests of Towson University events and programs

• Exercise crowd management strategies to promote safety on the Towson Campus

 

TOWSON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS                                                                Towson, MD

 Teaching Assistant                                                                                                    January 2014 – May 2014

• Served as a teaching assistant for PSYC 403 (Infant and Child Development)

• Assisted students in any concerns about the coursework or content and met with them as necessary

• Maintained precise records of student participation and attendance

 

 FILIPINO CULTURAL ASSOCIATION AT TOWSON (FCAT)                                                      Towson, MD

 Fundraising and Community Service Chair                                                             May 2012 – May 2014

• Collaborated with 13 executive board members to define common goals for our organization

• Served as liaison in communication with renowned community service organizations (Katipunan and Gawad Kalinga)

• Communicated professionally with fundraising and community service venues to minimize while exercising conflict management strategies

• Planned and monitored fundraisers to reach a fundraising requirement of $400 each semester

• Coordinated and executed community service activities, such as collecting school supplies for children in the Philippines and making sandwiches for Our Daily Bread in Baltimore, to meet a requirement of 150 service hours each semester

• Developed and executed games for children ages 3-13 at the Annual Philippine Festival

                                

STUDENTS ACHIEVING GOALS THROUGH EDUCATION (SAGE)                                           Towson, MD

Mentor                                                                                                                                    May 2012 –May 2013

• Built relationships with 5-7 freshman/transfer students

• Planned and assisted with weekly events and meetings to address academic, social, and cultural concerns

• Completed a Cultural Competency training to more effectively address diversity on campus

 

DA SILVA TANG SOO DO                                                                                                               Frederick, MD

Children's Teaching Assistant                                                                                    June 2009 – June 2012

• Independently led Tae Kwon Do lessons to classes of up to 25 students, ages 2-18

• Utilized developmentally appropriate language and activities to teach proper technique and form

• Developed lesson plans incorporating the use of play to increase stamina and coordination