Jessica Kullmann
Athens,GA
Summary
Dedicated child life student with experience serving children and families in both stressful and non-stressful situations. Brings strengths in providing therapeutic play, developmental preparation, and psychosocial support, with a strong foundation in child development theory.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Life Practicum Student
Wellstar Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
08.2025 - Current
- Completed 110 hours of clinical observation under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist in outpatient surgery, burn, neonatal intensive care, and emergency department settings.
Nursery Lead
St. Thomas Children
Athens, GA
11.2024 - Current
- Provided a nurturing environment by establishing trusting relationships with children and their families.
- Developed and implemented developmentally appropriate activities that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
Child Life Practicum Student
Gilchrist Hospice
Baltimore, MD
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Completed 100 hours of clinical observation under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist in a home care hospice setting.
- Developed and presented educational sessions for hospice social workers on supporting the children of adult patients, emphasizing coping strategies, and developmental understanding of illness and death.
Discovery Lead
The Painted Turtle Camp
Lake Hughes, CA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing engaging and inclusive activities for children with chronic illnesses attending the summer camp.
Child Life Practicum Student
Kentucky Children's Hospital
Lexington, KY
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Completed over 120 hours of clinical observation under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist in radiology, general inpatient, and emergency department settings.
- Presented a child life case study to the child life team, including needs assessment, developmental knowledge, and intervention planning.
Child Life Volunteer
Kentucky Children’s Hospital
Lexington, KY
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained a safe environment in the playroom by monitoring patients.
- Assisted in the programming of playroom activities.
- Visited patient rooms and provided normalization through play.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment.
Community Group Volunteer
Kentucky Grieving Children
Lexington, KY
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Created a safe environment where participants can express feelings related to death or other losses.
- Designed creative activities to help children understand death and its impact on their lives.
- Provided compassionate support to bereaved individuals and families in a group setting.
Education
Master of Science - Child Life
University of Georgia
Athens, GA08-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.2024
Skills
- Child development
- Family support
- Activity planning
- Professionalism and ethics
- Medical terminology
- Compassionate care
Accomplishments
- Graduate Research Assistantship 2024-2025
- Virginia Wilbanks Kilgore Scholarship
- Graduate Teaching Assistantship 2025-2026
Timeline
Child Life Practicum Student
Wellstar Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Child Life Practicum Student
Gilchrist Hospice
05.2025 - 08.2025
Nursery Lead
St. Thomas Children
11.2024 - Current
Discovery Lead
The Painted Turtle Camp
05.2024 - 08.2024
Child Life Practicum Student
Kentucky Children's Hospital
01.2024 - 05.2024
Child Life Volunteer
Kentucky Children’s Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2024
Community Group Volunteer
Kentucky Grieving Children
10.2022 - 05.2024
Master of Science - Child Life
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Kentucky