Sophia Bartrum
Arlington,VA
Summary
Compassionate and driven student pursuing a career in nursing with extensive experience in supporting children with cancer, developmental disabilities, and complex care needs. Highly skilled in individualized pediatric support, compassionate and trauma informed care, adaptive communication, and the ability to maintain professionalism under sensitive and stressful situations. Committed to a career in pediatric oncology, developmental disability care, or family centered nursing.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Camp Counselor
Sunrise Day Camp
2024.05 - 2024.08
- Provided dedicated one-on-one counseling for a child with cancer, developmental disabilities, and complex support needs.
- Adapted activities, communication, and daily routines to support the camper’s safety, independence, confidence, and full participation.
- Responded to camper’s behavioral, emotional, developmental, and medical needs throughout the day, ensuring personalized support.
- Collaborated with staff and family to deliver consistent, coordinated, child-centered support, enhancing camper experience.
- Built relationships with children affected by cancer, demonstrating patience, empathy, and sound judgment in a medically sensitive setting.
Funeral Assistant
Money and King
2026.05 - Current
- Coordinated sensitive transfers with hospitals, hospice providers, nursing facilities, and families, ensuring respectful handling during end-of-life circumstances.
- Assisted in the preparation room while following sanitation, infection control, personal protective equipment, and safe handling procedures.
- Upheld dignity, confidentiality, and professionalism in care for deceased individuals and support for grieving families, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Completed identification, documentation, and chain of custody procedures with accuracy and close attention to detail.
- Exhibited composure, empathy, and sound judgment in emotionally challenging and medically sensitive situations, providing essential support to families.
Art Teacher
Mudskippers Pottery
2025.05 - Current
- Instructed children of varying ages and abilities in pottery techniques, fostering skill development in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
- Adapted demonstrations, communication, and activities to meet individual learning, sensory, motor, and developmental needs.
- Delivered one-on-one guidance to children needing individualized support.
- Encouraged independence, creativity, confidence, and social participation through accessible hands on activities.
Funeral Assistant
Carriage Services
2023.08 - 2026.05
- Coordinated respectfully with hospitals, nursing facilities, hospice teams, and families during sensitive transfers.
- Maintain dignity, discretion, and compassion when supporting grieving families in emotionally difficult circumstances.
- Follow strict identification, documentation, infection control, and chain of custody procedures
- Communicated clearly with healthcare professionals and funeral home staff to ensure accurate, timely, and respectful care.
- Demonstrated composure, sound judgment, and reliability in high stress and unpredictable situations.
- Assisted in the preparation room while following infection control, personal protective equipment, sanitation, and safe handling protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
George Mason University
Fairfax2028-05
High School Diploma -
Wakefield High School
Arlington, VA2024-06
Skills
- Individualized support for children with developmental disabilities and complex medical needs
- Adaptive communication
- Culturally responsive care
- Inclusive activity planning that promotes independence, confidence, and meaningful participation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with families, educators, healthcare professionals, and support staff
- Individualized support
- Compassionate decision making
- Trauma informed support for children and families experiencing illness, disability, grief, and loss
- Relationship building with children who have special needs through patience, consistency, trust, and active listening
- Infection control
Accomplishments
- Completed semester as a Student Teacher in an inclusive classroom
- Basic Life Support Certified
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certified for Infants, Children and Adults
- OSHA Certified
- Bloodborne Pathogens training completed
- Multi Dean's List Student
- Raised over $3,000 for Sunrise Day Camp
- Sunrise Day Camp Counselor of The Week 2024
- Completed FBI's Future Agents in Training Program
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Funeral Assistant
Money and King
2026.05 - Current
Art Teacher
Mudskippers Pottery
2025.05 - Current
Camp Counselor
Sunrise Day Camp
2024.05 - 2024.08
Funeral Assistant
Carriage Services
2023.08 - 2026.05
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
George Mason University
High School Diploma -
Wakefield High School