To secure a position utilizing my knowledge of child development and strong interpersonal skills to support patients and their families during hospitalization.

M.A., Education with an emphasis in Child Life in Hospitals, December 2002
Mills College, Oakland.

B.A., Child Development with Pre-Credential Preparation, December 2000
California State University, Sacramento. Cum Laude

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Child Life Specialist:

• Provide preparation experiences for patients, and accompany patients to procedures.
• Assess developmental needs of children and implement bedside and playroom activities to support and continue their development.
• Communicate with hospital staff regarding patients' status, interests, and needs.
  

07/ 2004 to present

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Activities Coordinator

• Coordinated and implemented weekly group recreation activities.
• Oriented, trained, and supervised volunteers.
• Introduced, co-created, and implemented volunteer training module.
• Responsible for provision and use of donations, supplies, and equipment.

11/2003 to 07/2004

CHILD DEVELOPMENT, INCORPORATED
Assistant Site Supervisor

• Supervised teachers.
• Created and implemented weekly lesson plans for 3rd graders.
• Communicated with parents.

08/2003 to 01/2004

MILLS COLLEGE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL
Lead Teacher

• Supervised student teachers.
• Planned and organized age-appropriate afternoon activities.
• Met with teaching team to evaluate and reflect on the day's activities and events.

01/2003 to 05/ 2003

U.C. SAN FRANCISCO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OAKLAND
Child Life Intern

• Supervised programs including teenroom, playroom, and infant/toddler time.
• Documented the progress of patients and presented information to interdisciplinary team.
• Maintained a journal of daily experiences.

09/2002 to 12/2002

05/2002 to 08/2002

CHILDREN'S BEREAVEMENT ART GROUP
Volunteer:

• Assist art therapist in providing creative activities to grieving children.
• Discuss observations with art therapist at the end of each sessions.

06/2004 to present

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN- Sacramento, CA
SUTTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL- Sacramento, CA
Volunteer: Child Life/Therapeutic Recreation department:

• Interacted with patients on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting.
• Assisted in planning and implementing weekly playroom activities.

05/2000 to 12/2000

09/1999 to 12/2000

• Child Development Program Director Permit
• CPR Certification
• Emergency 30-day Substitute Teaching Permit