Anastasiya Pelovitz
Severn,MD
Summary
At Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital, I excelled as a Peer Mentor, fostering a nurturing environment for special needs children and facilitating their social connections. My role emphasized empathy and critical thinking, achieving significant improvements in peer support and emotional well-being for children with disabilities. This experience honed my ability to create positive, trusting relationships, showcasing my commitment to professional growth and compassionate care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Mentor
Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
01.2016 - 05.2019
- Worked with special needs children and provided guidance and support during parental meetings called "Special Families Unite".
- Developed strong relationships with children with disabilities, fostering a positive and safe environment.
- Served as a role model for the younger children, demonstrating effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Established trusting relationship with children by maintaining professionalism and honoring confidentiality.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to help clean toys and create a safe environment
- Facilitated peer-to-peer conversations to support open communication among children who have difficulties connecting socially.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD05-2025
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD05-2023
Skills
- Self-awareness
- Empathy development
- Social perceptiveness
- Peer support
- Problem-solving
- Emotional support
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Raised money and supplies for the ChildLife program at Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
- Raised money for multiple ChildLife scholarships at Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
- Raised money and supplies for the feeding unit at Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
- Raised money for the Music department and the Aquatics/Swimming Department at Ruth Parker Eason School
Timeline
Peer Mentor
Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
01.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Anne Arundel Community College
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