Lauren Nystrom
Full-Time University Student
Kent,Ohio
Summary
Motivated third-year child psychology undergraduate student with strong passion of supporting young individuals in need of mental health services, accomodations and affirmations. Working towards a masters degree in school psychology (M.Ed.), post undergraduate studies. Hardworking and passionate employment seeker with strong interpersonal communication skills, eager to secure volunteer-based, unpaid research experience. Empathetic individual determined to provide quality care to individuals of varying ages. Mission to support encourage healthy physical, emotional and social development. Enjoys developing positive relationships with children and families.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary School Teaching Assistant (Volunteer)
Center For Child Development
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Volunteer
Limitless Ambition Inc.
06.2023 - Current
- Helped to create, pack, and organize Limitless Ambition branded "dream kits"- including hygiene products, school supplies, and health education resources- for young girls and teens in need
- Participated in monthly meetings as member of "Dream Kit task force"
Voluntary Worker
Flashes For Hunger
06.2023 - Current
- Distributed food products to individuals in need
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Greeted visitors, answered questions and assisted with individual needs or requests.
- Assisted with event coordination and on-site support.
Barista
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas daily.
- Complied with standards for merchandising, stocking and storing product.
- Set and achieved goals for professional development and advancement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Child Psychology
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio 05.2025
Semester College Credits - Communications
John Carroll University
Cleveland, OH2021
High School Diploma -
Hudson High School
Hudson, OH05.2021
Skills
- Social Perceptiveness
- Cultural Competence
- Point-of-Sale Knowledge
- Active Listening
- Empathetic Intelligence
- Detail-Oriented
- Organization
- Unbiased/Neutral Perspective
- Positive Enthusiasm
Accomplishments
- Four years of American Sign Language (ASL) education
- Novice level Spanish speaker
Certification
- Kent State Student Success Mentor Training - August 2023
- NCTSN: 12 Core Concepts of Childhood Trauma Clinical Trainings- August 2023
- NCTSN: Assessment of Child Physical Abuse 1: Medical Perspectives- September 2023
- NCTSN: How Race, Ethnicity, Culture and Identity Impact Treatment of Trauma- October 2023
- NCTSN: Trauma and Resilience in Children: Practical Lessons NCTSN Dr. Ann Matsen - November 2023
Timeline
Primary School Teaching Assistant (Volunteer)
Center For Child Development
09.2023 - 12.2023
Volunteer
Limitless Ambition Inc.
06.2023 - Current
Voluntary Worker
Flashes For Hunger
06.2023 - Current
Barista
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
05.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Child Psychology
Kent State University
Semester College Credits - Communications
John Carroll University
High School Diploma -
Hudson High School
- Kent State Student Success Mentor Training - August 2023
- NCTSN: 12 Core Concepts of Childhood Trauma Clinical Trainings- August 2023
- NCTSN: Assessment of Child Physical Abuse 1: Medical Perspectives- September 2023
- NCTSN: How Race, Ethnicity, Culture and Identity Impact Treatment of Trauma- October 2023
- NCTSN: Trauma and Resilience in Children: Practical Lessons NCTSN Dr. Ann Matsen - November 2023
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