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Education
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Shereese Synstelien

San Pedro,CA

Summary

Dedicated Child Life Specialist experienced in working with children exhibiting signs of developmental, mental health, or behavioral problems. Proactive in addressing concerns to better integrate children and families into the hospital environment as well as being held accountable for the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans to provide for the psychosocial, behavioral, recreational, and educational needs of hospitalized and/or outpatient children.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Child Life Specialist Intern

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
  • Observed children to recognize and maintain strong awareness of developmental progress.
  • Communicated respectfully and thoughtfully with parents and guardians by remaining sensitive to different families' cultures, values and needs.
  • Developed level-appropriate lessons and activities to support skill-building needs.
  • Built and maintained strong parent and student relationships.
  • Constructed age-appropriate goals and outcomes to assist children with special needs and developmental delays.
  • Provided information on developmental milestones to coach families on incorporating modeled interventions into children's daily routines.
  • Performed early intervention services and documented results.
  • Conducted educational, behavioral and well-being assessments.
  • Provided community resources and education to families to increase knowledge and advocacy skills.
  • Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.

Child Life Specialist Intern

Pomona Valley Medical Center
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Observed children to recognize and maintain strong awareness of developmental progress.
  • Communicated respectfully and thoughtfully with parents and guardians by remaining sensitive to different families' cultures, values and needs.
  • Developed level-appropriate lessons and activities to support skill-building needs.
  • Built and maintained strong parent and student relationships.
  • Constructed age-appropriate goals and outcomes to assist children with special needs and developmental delays.
  • Provided information on developmental milestones to coach families on incorporating modeled interventions into children's daily routines.
  • Performed early intervention services and documented results.
  • Conducted educational, behavioral and well-being assessments.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.

Child Life Specialist Practicum Student

Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach
04.2023 - 01.2023
  • Observed children to recognize and maintain strong awareness of developmental progress.
  • Communicated respectfully and thoughtfully with parents and guardians by remaining sensitive to different families' cultures, values and needs.
  • Developed level-appropriate lessons and activities to support skill-building needs.
  • Built and maintained strong parent and student relationships.
  • Constructed age-appropriate goals and outcomes to assist children with special needs and developmental delays.
  • Provided information on developmental milestones to coach families on incorporating modeled interventions into children's daily routines.
  • Conducted educational, behavioral and well-being assessments.

Receptionist

Seacrest Post Acute Care Center
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.

Sports and Wellness Associate

Mount Saint Mary’s University
01.2019 - 05.2022
  • Kept front desk and lobby clean, clutter-free and orderly to present attractive atmosphere.
  • Checked members into gym by scanning badges.
  • Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
  • Recorded equipment, facility and janitorial issues to facilitate maintenance.
  • Delivered gracious telephone service by answering calls knowledgeably and providing accurate information.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Mount Saint Mary's Child Development Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.
  • Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.

Third Stew

Catalina Express
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.

Student Office Worker

Mount Saint Mary’s University Business Office
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
  • Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

Mount Saint Mary’s University
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022

Master of Science - Child Life

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
12.2023

Skills

  • Multi-tasking
  • Oral and written skills
  • Computer skills
  • People skills
  • Positive attitude
  • Leadership experience
  • Organized
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Professionalism and strong work ethic
  • Report Writing
  • Emotional Development

Accomplishments

  • Sunday School assistant
  • Vacation Bible School leader
  • Serving communion at church
  • Acolyte for church
  • Meals on Wheels: Served the homeless a Thanksgiving dinner
  • Practicum at Mount Saint Mary’s University Child Development Center
  • Practicum at Millers Children’s & Women's Hospital

Timeline

Child Life Specialist Intern

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - Current

Child Life Specialist Intern

Pomona Valley Medical Center
08.2023 - 10.2023

Child Life Specialist Practicum Student

Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach
04.2023 - 01.2023

Receptionist

Seacrest Post Acute Care Center
07.2022 - 12.2022

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Mount Saint Mary's Child Development Center
01.2022 - 04.2022

Third Stew

Catalina Express
05.2019 - 08.2019

Sports and Wellness Associate

Mount Saint Mary’s University
01.2019 - 05.2022

Student Office Worker

Mount Saint Mary’s University Business Office
08.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

Mount Saint Mary’s University

Master of Science - Child Life

Azusa Pacific University

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