ISABELLE HENSON
Summerville,SC
Summary
Aspiring occupational therapist with hands-on experience in child development across various settings. Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments and foster positive relationships with families while implementing educational activities that support social-emotional and gross motor development.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Kendra Scott
Charleston, SC
08.2025 - 07.2026
- Delivered personalized customer service, assisting guests in selecting jewelry that aligned with their style and special occasions.
- Assisted customers with creating and customizing jewelry through the Kendra Scott Color Bar experience.
- Coordinated and supported in-store events, enhancing customer experience during birthday celebrations, bachelorette parties, and special events.
- Collaborated with local organizations and schools to support community events, fostering relationships and increasing brand visibility.
- Assisted with receiving, organizing, and processing new merchandise shipments.
- Helped prepare and maintain an organized, welcoming environment for customers and special events.
After-School Counselor & Camp Staff
Sand Hill Elementary
Summerville, SC
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Created and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans and activities supporting school-age children's educational and developmental needs.
- Planned educational, creative, and recreational activities for students in the after-school program and LEAP summer camp.
- Assisted students with homework, reading, schoolwork, and academic activities.
- Supported children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through structured activities and play.
- Maintained a safe, positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment for children.
- Built positive relationships with students, families, and staff while providing consistent support and supervision.
Private Nanny
Private Family
Summerville, SC
04.2023 - 05.2026
- Provided individualized childcare and created age-appropriate educational activities supporting children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
- Planned games, crafts, learning activities, and enrichment experiences based on children's interests and developmental needs.
- Took children on nature walks, trips to the park, and visits to the library to encourage exploration, learning, and physical activity.
- Assisted with homework, reading, schoolwork, routines, and other educational activities.
- Provided dependable childcare during birthdays, family celebrations, outings, and other special events.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with children and their families through consistent and compassionate care.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's routines, activities, progress, and individual needs.
Babysitter
Private Families
- Provided dependable childcare for children ranging from infants to school-age children.
- Assisted with meals, bedtime routines, homework, and age-appropriate enrichment activities.
- Maintained safe and nurturing environments while adapting care to each child's individual needs.
- Various Locations | As Needed
Education
B.S. - Public Health
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC09-2026
Associate in Arts - School-Age and Youth Program
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SCSkills
- Child Development
- Occupational Therapy Support
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Social-Emotional Development
- Gross Motor Development
- Behavior Guidance
- Inclusive Childcare
- Family Communication
- Customer Service
- Event Coordination
- Community Engagement
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Empathy & Active Listening
- Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets)
- Canva
- Brightwheel / Procare
- Zoom
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- Project Cool Breeze, Charleston, SC, Assisted with a community initiative providing free air conditioning units to eligible elderly residents who were unable to afford adequate cooling., Welcomed and assisted community members throughout the distribution process., Helped safely transport air conditioning units to participants' vehicles., Assisted with eligibility and documentation processes for community members., Developed a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by elderly residents in the Charleston community, particularly during extreme heat., Contributed to an initiative focused on improving quality of life and supporting vulnerable members of the community.
- STEM NOLA / STEM Global Action, Assisted with child engagement activities and check-in coordination during community STEM events., Supported a welcoming and engaging environment for children and families.
- South Carolina Fire Association, Assisted with child and check-in areas during family-friendly events., Supported guest coordination and helped create a welcoming environment for families.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- President
- Early Childhood Development Club — Trident Technical College
- Organized and led meetings focused on early childhood development, education, and professional growth.
- Planned and coordinated volunteer opportunities and community service events for students.
- Led discussions with students about child development, education, and careers in the field.
- Connected with experienced professionals to learn about career paths, experiences, and current practices in early childhood development.
- Created opportunities for members to network with professionals and gain real-world insight into the field.
- Collaborated with students and campus organizations to plan activities and promote involvement.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Outdoor Occupational Therapy Volunteer, Outdoor Occupational Therapy Program — Spring, Engaged with children with varying developmental needs through outdoor, hands-on activities., Participated in activities designed to support social interaction, emotional development, communication, coordination, balance, and gross motor skills., Encouraged children to explore new activities while supporting independence, confidence, and problem-solving skills., Observed children's progress and development during play-based and movement-based activities., Gained hands-on experience observing how occupational therapy strategies can be incorporated into play and everyday activities., Worked alongside experienced professionals to better understand therapeutic approaches supporting children's overall development.
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- CPR Certified
- Autism Training Certificate
- SC 15-hour Health & Safety Pre-Service Certificate
- Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Prevention (08/07/2023)
- License Exempt Program Orientation – Health & Safety Inspection (03/07/2025)
- Creating Inclusive Spaces for Neurodivergent Learners (03/05/2025)
- Creating a Multicultural Environment (03/05/2025)
- Creating an Eco-Friendly Child Care Environment (03/05/2025)
- Basic Health & Hygiene Practices (01/27/2025)
- STEM in Early Childhood Education (01/27/2025)
- Healthy Habits: Nutrition and Fitness (01/22/2025)
- School-Age Child Development, Ages 8 to 11 (01/22/2025)
- Preventing the Spread of Bloodborne Pathogens (01/22/2025)
- Sensory Learning For All Ages (01/22/2025)
- Promoting Empathy and Prosocial Behaviors (12/18/2024)
- Nutrition and Food Service in Early Learning (12/16/2024)
- Social-Emotional Development vs. Challenging Behavior (12/16/2024)
- Classroom Management (12/16/2024)
- Fit for Life (12/16/2024)
- Discovering Life Science with Young Children (12/16/2024)
- Effective Class Meetings (12/16/2024)
- Stress Management for Child Care Providers (12/15/2024)
- School-Age Development, Ages 5 to 7 (12/15/2024)
- Let's Get Moving! (10/10/2024)
- LEAPing into 2023 & 2024 (07/31/2024)
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Kendra Scott
08.2025 - 07.2026
After-School Counselor & Camp Staff
Sand Hill Elementary
06.2023 - 07.2025
Private Nanny
Private Family
04.2023 - 05.2026
Babysitter
Private Families
B.S. - Public Health
College of Charleston
Associate in Arts - School-Age and Youth Program
Trident Technical College