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Sydney Brenner

Roanoke,VA

Summary

Offering compassionate and empathetic approach to supporting children and families, with strong desire to learn and grow in child-focused setting. Brings capacity to absorb and apply child development theories and practices, along with proficiency in communication and creative therapeutic activities. Ready to use and develop skills in child-centered care and therapeutic play in Child Life Specialist role.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Child Life Intern

Carilion Children's
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Built rapport with patients and families, along with assessing coping styles, developmental, and psychosocial needs.
  • Addressed psychosocial and developmental needs using therapeutic play and individualized interventions.
  • Increased understanding of diagnoses and treatments by providing developmentally appropriate explanations to pediatric patients.
  • Provided procedural support and psychological preparation for pediatric patients undergoing procedures in outpatient and inpatient clinics.
  • Expanded cultural competency within the Child Life team by planning and implementing events and activities that adhered to DEI principles.


Substitute Teacher

ESS
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Provided detailed notes on student conduct and lesson plan completion.
  • Gained experience in diverse classroom settings, including kindergarten and exceptional children environments.

Child Life Practicum Student

Vitas Hospice
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Shadowed experienced child life specialist and observed interactions with both bereaved patients and pediatric hospice patients
  • Applied knowledge of child life from graduate coursework to the daily work of supervisor
  • Researched grief theories, common diagnoses of pediatric hospice patients, and the effect of grief on a child's developmental in order to further understand the work of a child life specialist in pediatric hospice care.
  • Prepared and implemented two therapeutic interventions, under the guidance of supervisor, with two different children at different developmental stages.

Caretaker

Private Family Caregiver
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Provided daily care and structure for children (ages 1&4)
  • Engaged children in age-appropriate activities designed to promote overall development
  • Maintained safe environment and communicated daily concerns and activities.

Education

Master of Science - Human Development And Family Science

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05-2024

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite- Word, PowerPoint, Excel
  • Adobe Spark, IMovie, Windows Movie- Video Editing Software
  • Moderate Level Written and Conversational Spanish
  • Creative problem-solving abilities

Activities

Child Life Student Association- August 2022- Present

Volunteer, CHKD, March 2022- June 2022

Women's Club Golf, Roanoke College

  • President, August 2019- May 2021

Hillel, Roanoke College

  • Vice President, August 2018-March 2020
  • President, August 2020-May 2021

Timeline

Child Life Intern

Carilion Children's
09.2024 - 12.2024

Substitute Teacher

ESS
03.2024 - 06.2024

Child Life Practicum Student

Vitas Hospice
06.2023 - 08.2023

Caretaker

Private Family Caregiver
05.2019 - 03.2020

Master of Science - Human Development And Family Science

East Carolina University

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