Experience

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  Various families

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2024

  Private child care provider

  *Provided skilled care and supervision of children using engaging activities and age-appropriate direction in order to create a fun and safe environment. *Supported children during assimilation into unfamiliar environments by establishing trust and dependability, improving their sense of security*Worked closely with parents to support seamless childhood development by maintaining established routines and stimulating imaginative play.

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  Make-a-wish orange county and the inland empire

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

  Development intern

  *Increased the development team's capacity for special projects and events by providing reliable and flexible support.*Researched new ideas for use in large silent auction event through phone calls, emails, and personal visits to secure three new donor companies to gain in-kind donations.*Tested and produced forward-thinking systems that improve efficiency in reaching donors.

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  Shriners children's southern california

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Child life practicum student

  *Assisted child life specialist by providing preoperational unit and outpatient clinic patients with developmentally appropriate play and activities.*Assessed patient needs, coping, and stress potential through observation and interaction with patients and families to prioritize and plan appropriate interventions.*Provided developmentally appropriate procedure education and preparation using medical play and picture books to support patient coping.*Provided procedure support using appropriate coping techniques and distraction. Show less

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  Azusa pacific university

  Jan 2024 - May 2024

  Child life intern

  610-hour accredited clinical internship under the direct supervision of child life specialists.*Rotations at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, and a women and children's shelter*Plan and provide appropriate psychosocial support and interventions for pediatric patients and their families by assessing patient needs, coping, and stress potential.*Support pediatric patients in outpatient burn and orthopedic clinics and inpatient units (burn, psychiatric, pediatric) through education about procedures and pain management. *Provide procedure preparation and support for pediatric patients undergoing medical procedures to support healthy coping and minimize trauma.*Engage children in therapeutic play to support healing and continued development after experiencing trauma. Show less