Child Life Practicum Student

• Jul 2023 - Present

Research Assistant

• Jan 2023 - Present

- researched ways non-verbal individuals with autism could participate in activities that increase hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and following directions through verbal commands. -developed media-based advocacy for Recreation Therapy month- worked with the university's marketing and communications team during editing and post-production

President of the Association of Recreation Therapy Students

• Jan 2023 - Present

- organized meetings, events, and fundraisers to promote recreation therapy on campus and within the community

Recreation Therapy Representative on the Deans Student Leadership Advisory Council

• Sep 2022 - Present

- worked closely with the Dean of the College of Health and Human Service along with other students represented from the various major within the health field- Participated in communication between the administration, faculty, staff, and student body about current and future issues in areas such as academic curriculums, student advisement, research and innovations, and community engagement and impact.

Chief Study-hall Monitor

• Aug 2021 - Present

Monitored the student-athletes during study hall, and maintained a quiet and academic atmosphere. Coordinated with athletic directors and advisors. Created work schedules for other study hall monitors.

Practicum Student

• Jun 2023 - Jun 2023

Assisted athletes at the 2023 Warrior Games from all branches of the military as they compete in adaptive sports including wheelchair rugby, wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, track and field, cycling, archery, shooting, swimming, rowing, and powerlifting. Assisted athletes at the 2023 Warrior Games from all branches of the military as they compete in adaptive sports including wheelchair rugby, wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, track and field, cycling, archery, shooting, swimming, rowing, and powerlifting.

Student Facilitator

• Jan 2023 - May 2023

- Guided college-age individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities in an afternoon program that helps to prepare young adults for independent living and life situations -Wrote protocols that addressed free-time planning, social skills training, and leisure interests and education. -Facilitated intervention activities such as puzzles, arts and crafts, and group games for groups of 10-40 participants - Guided college-age individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities in an afternoon program that helps to prepare young adults for independent living and life situations -Wrote protocols that addressed free-time planning, social skills training, and leisure interests and education. -Facilitated intervention activities such as puzzles, arts and crafts, and group games for groups of 10-40 participants

Nanny

• Aug 2018 - Aug 2022

Picked kids up from school and made lunches for the next day. Helped with homework and house cleaning. Led fun indoor and outdoor games/activities. I would also do bath/bedtime routines. Picked kids up from school and made lunches for the next day. Helped with homework and house cleaning. Led fun indoor and outdoor games/activities. I would also do bath/bedtime routines.

Assistant Baseball Coach

• Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

Co-led practices and organized drills. Instructed athletes in the fundamental skills and strategies to realize maximum performance levels. Helped players to improve their individual success as well as team success. Promoted self-esteem, the values associated with sportsmanship, and a sense of discipline. Co-led practices and organized drills. Instructed athletes in the fundamental skills and strategies to realize maximum performance levels. Helped players to improve their individual success as well as team success. Promoted self-esteem, the values associated with sportsmanship, and a sense of discipline.

Swim Instructor

• May 2021 - Aug 2021

Explained and demonstrated treading water, floating, and basic swimming strokes, exhibiting proper technique and positioning in the water. Helped students adjust to pool and unfamiliar surroundings, resulting in better results during individual and group lessons. Tracked students' progress and gave constructive feedback for skills requiring improvement. Taught students pool and water safety guidelines. Gave private lessons to special needs students, teaching such techniques as floating and treading water. Gave biweekly report cards to parents and earned positive feedback from them regarding instructions and student learning success. Worked closely with students and parents to increase positive feedback from parents and boost overall student success. Show less

Summer Camp Counselor

• Jun 2017 - Aug 2020

Instructed participants on activities' goals, procedures and safety considerations to promote beneficial outcomes for all campers. Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth Led hiking and canoeing trips. Participated in weekly meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues, and goal achievement. Counseling individuals on self-discipline and personal accountability. Planned activities for the week and back up indoor games for bad weather. Show less