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EDUCATION B.A. Child Development with Child Life Specialization Anticipated May 2019 Grinadette College, Chicago IL • Spanish minor • GPA: 3.65/4.00 • Dean’s List CHILD LIFE EXPERIENCE Child Life Practicum Student January 2018 – Present Sunshine Children’s Hospital, Winfield IL • Created 3 NICU pamphlets for hospital staff use; focusing on family-‐centered care, coping with separation anxiety
and sibling bonding • Coordinated appointments for 70+ patients and families for professional photography at annual oncology party • Implementing new therapeutic activities designed for elementary and teen age groups at bedside and in
playroom • Increasing knowledge of developmentally appropriate assessments and interventions through 50+ hours of
observations
Child Life Volunteer August 2016 – December 2017 Memorial Children’s Hospital, Chicago IL • Accrued 190+ hours volunteering in the in-‐patient pediatric unit and pediatric intensive care unit • Facilitated weekly playroom activities to encourage socialization, normalcy and developmentally appropriate play • Engaged children in developmentally appropriate play activities at bedside; promoting mastery, control and self-‐
expression • Assisted the child life team with three large scale events (300+ attendees), monthly nonprofit visits and annual
holiday celebrations Volunteer Summer 2017 Ronald McDonald House, Winfield IL • Served 75+ hours assisting families in orientation routines and with daily transportation and housekeeping needs • Received formal commendation on quality service and work ethic from volunteer supervisor during exit interview • Managed donations and reorganized storage area to maximize space Special Events Volunteer August 2016 – May 2017 Patient Parties, Chicago IL • Hosted holiday celebrations at 4 hospitals to provide patients and families normalcy and socialization • Adapted quickly to different hospital units; building rapport with unique patients and families • Implemented various developmentally-‐minded crafts and games for children of all ages RELATED EXPERIENCE Assistant Teacher October 2015 – December 2017 KinderCare Preschool, West Chicago IL • Partnered with the classroom teacher to develop and implement activities to support the children’s growth (ages
3 months to 5 years) in reading, writing, math, music and art • Maintained daily communication with parents (in person, email, text) to promote the cognitive and emotional
needs of their children • Fostered an environment of positive learning, safety and structured routines
Camp Counselor Summer 2016 Camp 4 Kids, Chicago IL • Facilitated interactions among children whose siblings have or are diagnosed with pediatric cancer • Led 14 adolescent girls through outdoor activities and crafts that promoted healthy coping and emotional
expression Research Assistant January 2016 – May 2016 Child Development Office at Child Life University • Designed and organized display cases and information boards to provide students with important updates
related to their field of study • Developed administration skills including maintaining accurate student files, scheduling appointments, and
communicating with professors MEMBERSHIPS AND AWARDS Association of Child Life Professionals Member Present Chicagoland Association of Child Life Professionals Member Present
