Brooke Martino MS,CCLS
Woburn,MA
Summary
Hardworking Certified Child Life Specialist, currently teaching preschool. Well-versed in helping children diagnosed with behavioral, physical, and cognitive concerns. Resourceful and hardworking team player focused on addressing problems head-on in order to help children and families in medical and or bereavement settings. Ready to bring five years of related experience to an exciting new role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
Lexington, MA
11.2022 - Current
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
Developmental Specialist
Thom Child and Family Services
Woburn, MA
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Performed assessments to check intellectual, behavioral and environmental well-being.
- Completed early interventions to get head start on issues before students joined elementary school classes.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
Child Life Intern
Care Dimensions
Danvers, MA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Coordinated bereavement support with parents/guardians for struggling children
- Coordinated with bereavement staff to establish supportive interventions for patients and patients children.
Child Life Intern (400hrs)
Newton Wellesley Hospital
Newton, MA
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children ranging in age from 0 to 22.
- Balanced schedules to provide optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Kept children safe and secure at all times.
- Engaged in medical play and preparation prior to medical procedures
- Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
Child Life Volunteer
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport
- Organized, cleaned, and updated toys
Education
Master of Science - Child Life And Family Centered Care
Boston University
Boston, MA01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Salem State University
Salem, MA05.2020
Skills
- Effective communication
- Flexible both personally and professionally
- Early Intervention Services
- HIPAA Compliant
- Understands Medical Procedures
Certification
- Certified Child Life Specialist August 2022
- EEC Certified November 2022
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
11.2022 - Current
Developmental Specialist
Thom Child and Family Services
03.2022 - 11.2022
Child Life Intern
Care Dimensions
09.2021 - 12.2021
Child Life Intern (400hrs)
Newton Wellesley Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
Child Life Volunteer
Boston Children's Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Child Life And Family Centered Care
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Salem State University
- Certified Child Life Specialist August 2022
- EEC Certified November 2022
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