Care for two children, ages 2 and 4, through developmentally appropriate activities, enhancing their physical, emotional, and social growth.
Help with meal preparation, bathing, and nap and bedtime routines.
Collaborate closely with parents to align caregiving strategies with family values and goals.
Nanny
Grossner Family
07.2024 - Current
Care for two children, ages 2 and 4, through developmentally appropriate activities, enhancing their physical, emotional, and social growth.
Help with meal preparation, bathing, and nap and bedtime routines.
Collaborate closely with parents to align caregiving strategies with family values and goals.
Child Caregiver
Local Fort Worth Families
08.2022 - 05.2024
Cared for children ages 2 to 13 across multiple families, often managing households with multiple children
Created and actively participated in engaging activities tailored to developmental stages
Honed skills in multitasking, adaptability, and effective communication
Summer Camp Teachers Assistant
Adventures in Writing Camp
06.2023 - 08.2023
Assisted lead instructors in facilitating learning activities and supervising student projects for preschool and second-grade students.
Supported students with various learning differences in both one-on-one and small-group environments.
Registered Behavioral Technician
Center for Social Dynamics
06.2021 - 08.2022
Built trust and rapport with clients and families, creating a supportive therapeutic environment, involving them in sessions.
Document behavioral data to track progress and guide personalized treatment plans aimed at addressing behavioral challenges and skill deficits.
Utilized both free and structured play to engage clients throughout the session, as well as means to track skills in treatment plans.
Volunteer
Student's Helping Our Patients Smile (SHOPS)
10.2024 - Current
Maintain and organize hospital playrooms, ensuring cleanliness and accessibility
Engage in play with patients in hospital playrooms and individual rooms, delivering toys and activities
Research Intern
Cook Children's Hospital
03.2024 - 06.2024
Observed AYA child life specialists for 50+ hours in outpatient and inpatient settings
Collected and synthesized data for an oncology research project in collaboration with AYA CCLS and the Medical Director of the AYA Program of the Hematology and Oncology Center
Shadowed child life specialists to gain insight into patient care and support methodologies
Volunteer
Once Upon a Room
08.2022 - Current
Decorate patients' hospital rooms to create a comforting environment
Interact with patients and families to provide emotional support
Collaborate with hospital staff and organize special outings for patients
ACH Nurture Group Facilitator
09.2022 - 12.2022
Planned and led movement and nurture groups for children ages 3 to 18
Facilitated therapeutic activities to support healthy attachment, emotional well-being, self-regulation, and coping skills
ACH Nurture Group Facilitator
01.2024 - 05.2024
Planned and led movement and nurture groups for children ages 3 to 18
Facilitated therapeutic activities to support healthy attachment, emotional well-being, self-regulation, and coping skills
Education
Master of Science - CHILD LIFE
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda
05.2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - CHILD DEVELOPMENT, PSYCHOLOGY
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
FORT WORTH, TX
05.2024
TCU Study Abroad Program
Rome, IT
05.2023
Skills
Building Rapport
Humor and Play-Based Interactions
Trauma Informed Background
Communication
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Awards and Training
BLS Certification
DFPS Trauma Informed Care Training
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Training
Managing Aggressive Behavior Trainings
CITI Training (Human Research Certification)
Certification
CPR Trained, DFPS Trauma Informed Care Training, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Training, Managing Aggressive Behavior Trainings, CITI Training (Human Research Certification)
Timeline
Volunteer
Student's Helping Our Patients Smile (SHOPS)
10.2024 - Current
Nanny
Grossner Family
07.2024 - Current
Nanny
Grossner Family
07.2024 - Current
Research Intern
Cook Children's Hospital
03.2024 - 06.2024
ACH Nurture Group Facilitator
01.2024 - 05.2024
Summer Camp Teachers Assistant
Adventures in Writing Camp
06.2023 - 08.2023
ACH Nurture Group Facilitator
09.2022 - 12.2022
Child Caregiver
Local Fort Worth Families
08.2022 - 05.2024
Volunteer
Once Upon a Room
08.2022 - Current
Registered Behavioral Technician
Center for Social Dynamics
06.2021 - 08.2022
TCU Study Abroad Program
Master of Science - CHILD LIFE
Loma Linda University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - CHILD DEVELOPMENT, PSYCHOLOGY