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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Completed a 600 hour clinical internship experience and will be eligible for the Child Life Certification Exam in March, 2018• Provided patients of all ages and families with adaptive coping and normalization techniques to reduce stress by offering: developmentally appropriate therapeutic activities, procedural preparation, distraction and medical play opportunities• Gained experience in four rotations: General Pediatrics, inpatient Hematology/Oncology, the Emergency Department… Show more • Completed a 600 hour clinical internship experience and will be eligible for the Child Life Certification Exam in March, 2018• Provided patients of all ages and families with adaptive coping and normalization techniques to reduce stress by offering: developmentally appropriate therapeutic activities, procedural preparation, distraction and medical play opportunities• Gained experience in four rotations: General Pediatrics, inpatient Hematology/Oncology, the Emergency Department and PICU• Held group activities in the playroom twice a week that provided patients with a social and normalized play experience adaptable to the full range of ages and developmental abilities• Completed a weekly journal and daily census, three research papers: on a disease, specific culture, and patient case study; and prioritized patients Show less

Allentown, Pennsylvania Area

• Worked closely with children who were at risk within the local community, implementing daily schedules, teaching various coping skills and teaching lesson plans to promote life skills and a safe learning environment• Hands on experience with children with different developmental abilities and behavior disorders while advocating for the importance of early childhood education throughout the community• Planned and implemented various field trips for the children to gain life experiences

Syracuse, New York Area

• Observed a Child Life Specialist demonstrate various skills in inpatient Hematology/Oncology and Emergency Department, along with shadowing in several other units, gaining insight and exposure into various therapeutic interventions and procedural supports • Maintained the playroom as a welcoming environment for children and families, providing opportunities for socialization and normalization • Facilitated the normal growth and development of patients of all ages through medical play… Show more • Observed a Child Life Specialist demonstrate various skills in inpatient Hematology/Oncology and Emergency Department, along with shadowing in several other units, gaining insight and exposure into various therapeutic interventions and procedural supports • Maintained the playroom as a welcoming environment for children and families, providing opportunities for socialization and normalization • Facilitated the normal growth and development of patients of all ages through medical play and normalization of the hospital environment Show less

Syracuse, New York Area

• Worked with children of various ages in an observational preschool setting providing opportunities for developmentally appropriate play • Developed and implemented various lesson plans, covering a wide range of academic adn play-centered focuses • Attended workshops on the importance of early childhood education and received first-hand experience with the Reggio-Emilia approach to education• Participated in a study along with a CCLS on how medical play benefits well… Show more • Worked with children of various ages in an observational preschool setting providing opportunities for developmentally appropriate play • Developed and implemented various lesson plans, covering a wide range of academic adn play-centered focuses • Attended workshops on the importance of early childhood education and received first-hand experience with the Reggio-Emilia approach to education• Participated in a study along with a CCLS on how medical play benefits well children Show less

Bethlehem, Pa

• Worked with children ages 1 to 4, creating a safe and educational environment, implementing daily developmental activities• Coordinated and communicated with staff members, parents and faculty administrators to help provide a safe and educational classroom

Syracuse, New York Area

• Assisted in data collection through observation of children and adults with behavioral disorders• Created and implemented treatment plans for children using Applied Behavioral Analysis• Attended bi-monthly meetings to discuss clients and various journal articles on subjects pertaining to behavioral disorders

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Bachelor'S Of Science, Child Life And Pscyhology