Bethany Smith

- Dedicated Child Development Specialist experienced in working with children exhibiting signs of developmental, mental health or behavioral problems. Proactive in addressing concerns in order to better integrate students into school classrooms.

- Creative Operations Specialist skillful in executing effective operating rhythms and management systems structures. Expertise in analyzing, articulating and solving various problems. Analytical and organized professional comfortable working independently or as part of team.

EMANUEL HOSPICE, Oradea, Romania

Child Life and Hospice January 2020 – March 2020

· Completed a total of 495 hours shadowing Child

Life Specialists, Music Therapists, and

Hospice professionals

· Established rapport with families from diverse

backgrounds through home visits

Child Life and Hospice 2 weeks in summers 2008 – 2018

· Completed a total of 800 hours shadowing

Child Life Specialists, Music Therapists, and

Hospice professionals in 10 years

· Established rapport with families from diverse

backgrounds through home visits

· Organized and administered the distribution of

food to 15 families per week

Child Life and Music Therapy January 2020 – March 2020

· Student practicum supervisor for Music Therapy

sessions at the Rehabilitation Hospital in Oradea, Romania,

in collaboration with Emanuel University of Oradea

Child Life and Music Therapy January 2020 – March 2020

· Project manager for an advocacy video in collaboration

with Emanuel University of Oradea

AUSTIN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, Austin, TX

Administrative Assistant to Executive Director May 2019 – December 2019

· Led coordination and development of key presentations for weekly/monthly meetings

· Managed monthly newsletter and database of constituency for over 200 churches

YOUTH CONNECTION, Waco, TX January 2019 – May 2019

Practicum Student

· Supported underprivileged youth ages preteen through 19 to help them achieve their life goals

· Assisted with the organization of conferences to spread awareness about the organization

· Collected food and financial donations from local businesses to give to the underprivileged youth

BAYLOR PIPER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, Waco, TX August 2015 – December 2018

Lab Student

· Created and implemented age-appropriate learning experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers

· Observed and recorded children’s behavior and developmental progress

LORENA PRIMARY CENTER, Lorena, TX August 2017 – December 2017

Classroom Assistant

· Created age appropriate classroom activities for children ages 5-6, followed by interaction and observation

President’s Volunteer Service Award Group Award (2014) - Sustained group service

President’s Volunteer Service Award Gold Metal (2014, 2015) - 250 hours of sustained service

Prudential Spirit of Community Award Nominee (2015) - Nominated for community service

Scottish Rite Legacy Scholarship (2015)

Champions Are Readers volunteer service program (2016 - 2019)

Restoration Haven volunteer service program (2016 - 2019)

Child and Family Studies Organization at Baylor University (CFSO), Member

Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP), Member

Pi Beta Phi at Baylor University, Member