SYDNEY RAE ELLASON

Compassionate and dedicated aspiring Child Life Specialist with a proven ability to excel in fast-paced environments while maintaining focus and composure. Skilled in developmental assessment, therapeutic play techniques, and family-centered support. Demonstrates strong communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring positive experiences and outcomes for children and families in medical settings.

Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)

• 4.0 GPA throughout graduate studies
• Honor Society Member [Specify Name if Known]
• Active Member, Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)

• Literature Review: Managing Needle Fear in Toddlers
• Research Proposal: The Role of Child Life Interventions on Illness Comprehension and Emotional Coping
• Theory Paper: Coping Strategies in Hospitalized Children Using Erikson's Theory

• Child Life Practicum, Texas Woman's University, Applied coursework in clinical settings, focusing on supporting children and families, Developed skills in assessment, therapeutic play, and family-centered care
• Volunteer, Scottish Rite Hospital, Dallas, TX, Assisted in the Child Life Playroom, Supported children and families through play and creative activities

• Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
• Developmental Psychology Perspectives on Health, Illness, and Families
• Professional Practice and Ethics with Children and Families
• Child Life Practicum
• Theories of Child Development
• Child Growth and Development in an Ecological Perspective
• Adolescent Development within the Family
• Family Systems in Child Development
• Family Crises
• Play, Development, and the Young Learner
• Research Methods in Family Science
• Professional Portfolio

Undergrad

• Cum Laude (3.5 GPA)
• President’s list (Fall 2020)
• Dean’s List (last 4 semesters)