Passionate about the health and safety of children in my community, I am an advocate for both mental health and social justice. Experienced with child development and creating supportive environments for children. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to connect with children and parents. Knowledge of designing engaging activities and managing daily routines to support children's learning and well-being. Outgoing and creative with problem solving while following important safety guidelines.
Work History
Psychology Internship
2 Years 9 Months
Eastside Early College High School | 01.2024 - Current
Assisted in the development and implementation of lesson plans.
Provided guidance to students on classroom assignments and activities.
Created online learning modules to supplement classroom instruction.
Assisted faculty members in developing and delivering lectures, seminars, and presentations on psychology topics.
Researched relevant psychological literature to support teaching objectives.
Assisted students with individualized learning plans to help them understand difficult topics in biology.
Therapeutic Childcare Specialist
4 Months
Helping Hand Home for Children | 04.2024 - 08.2024
Providing care for children who are victims of abuse, neglect, and witnesses to domestic violence.
Working to help clients develop coping skills and manage emotions behavioral responses while making sure to create felt safety.
Establishing honest and respectful relationships to increase a sense of felt safety and normalcy.
Implemented positive discipline techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively.
Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices within the child care industry.
Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing a nurturing and supportive environment.
Administered first aid when necessary, prioritizing safety at all times throughout daily routines.
Boosted language development through engaging storytelling sessions and interactive games.
Developed age-appropriate activities that promoted cognitive, social, and emotional growth in children.
Maintained a strong understanding of child development milestones, enabling targeted support for each child''s unique learning needs.
Dog Care Team
8 Months
Austin Pets Alive! | 04.2023 - 12.2023
Provided care for animals by feeding, cleaning cages, walking dogs, and providing companionship.
Maintained records of each walk including time, distance, duration, notes about the dog's behavior.
Provided basic obedience training for new arrivals and worked with them on commands such as sit, stay, heel, come.
Assisted in the intake process for new animals, including entering data into a computer system and completing paperwork.
Participated in adoption events by helping potential adopters select an animal and answering questions about pet care while making sure the animal and family are fit for each other.
Observed behavioral changes in animals to keep their health up to date while keeping them as happy and calm as possible in the shelter.
Worked with dogs that require wheelchairs, have neurological and physical impairments, and both deaf and blind dogs.
Organic Farm Hand
2 Months
Telderer's Rainbow's End Ranch | 10.2020 - 12.2020
I lived on the farm and worked as a farm hand in exchange for housing and food
Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other enclosures
Protected herds from predators, used trained dogs
Inspected, maintained and repaired equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards and fences
Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies
Moved equipment, poultry and livestock from one location to another, manually and using trucks and carts
Harvested fruits and vegetables by hand.
Assisted in maintaining store appearance by stocking shelves, organizing displays, and ensuring cleanliness of the shop floor.
Greeted and informed customers of products, fostering positive store experiences
Delivered customer checks and securely processed credit card or cash payments
Optimized front-of-house operations by managing capacity, avoiding long wait times for guests
Cleaned spills and stains and washed dishes and cutlery
Transported food orders from kitchen to proper tables
Prepared variety of foods, such as (vegan) meats, vegetables and desserts according to customers' orders, supervisors' instructions and approved procedures.
I also work with Skull & Cakebones every year for the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
Assisted with setting up tents, tables, chairs, and other equipment before the start of the event.
Managed lines for food vendors and helped keep them orderly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - PSYCHOLOGY
St. Edwards University | 05.2024
I began my time at college in Portland oregon attending Lewis & Clark College before transferring to St. Edwards to focus more on psychology.
Major: Psychology, focus in Childhood Trauma
Highlighted Courses:
Presentational Speaking
Child Abuse and Neglect
Lifespan Development
Family and Intimate Relationships
Human Behavior
High School Diploma
St. Andrews | 05.2020
I began my time at University in Portland oregon attending Lewis & Clark College before transferring to St. Edwards to focus more on psychology.
Major: Psychology, specialty in Childhood Trauma
Minor: Environmental Science and Policy
Highlights of Completed Courses:
Presentational Speaking
Child Abuse and Neglect
Psychology of a Sex Offender
Family and Intimate Relationships
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Skills
Animal Care and Behavior
Child and infant CPR certified
Activity planning
Group leadership
Observation and assessment
Safety awareness
Behavior management techniques
Emotional development
Child development knowledge
Multitasking Abilities
Time management
Problem-solving
Languages
German
Limited
Spanish
Elementary
Affiliations
Beekeeping
Painting
Musical Instruments: Flute, Guitar, Singing
Fostering shelter animals
Accomplishments
I worked with the Human Society to help pass a bill to ban the transportation of shark fins in the state of Texas, H.B 1579 (Lucio, D-District 38)