Sydney Higgins

Program Intern at Children's Healing Center
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Hamilton, Michigan, United States, US

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Credentials

  • QMap Certification
    Colorado Shines
    Jun, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • CPR/AED and First Aid Combo Course
    American Heart Association
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Children's Healing Center
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Intern
      • Aug 2023 - Present

      I write and coordinate engaging and meaningful events for the Tween/Teen Program. I am in charge of leading the programs and campaigning for donations of materials for my programs from the community. I coordinate program partners and organize materials needed for the partnership. It's important that I represent the center in a professional and organized manner while in this position.

    • Children’s Healing Center Program Leader (Volunteer Position)
      • May 2022 - Present

      I practice mediation skills by walking children through emotional regulation and a clear line of reasoning. Leadership skills are also crucial, as I direct groups of 20+ children. I was given the honor of developing and running my own programs through their organization during the month of November, 2022.

  • Ascendigo Autism Services
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Adaptive Sports Intern (DSP, Paid Position)
      • Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

      I helped individuals with autism reach adaptive sport and daily living goals. The adaptive sports programs that I worked with are rock climbing, shore sports (kayaking/paddleboarding), boat sports (wake surfing/body surfing), and adaptive horseback riding. I also took the campers to participate in community recreation activities like concerts, parks, and pools. I was responsible for monitoring camper safety and helping with activities of daily living. While working with the adaptive sports program, I was in charge of encouraging campers to participate in activities and creating/documenting attainable goals for campers while they participate. This position has encouraged me to utilize tools like timers, schedules, goal sheets, frontloading, and music, among many other things. Show less

  • InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA
    • United States
    • Religious Institutions
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • InterVarsity President and Small Group Leader (Volunteer, Elected Position)
      • Dec 2020 - Aug 2023

      I had the opportunity to invest in the emotional and spiritual well-being of others. I created a hospitable environment where all felt welcome and open to sharing. I have learned how to draw others into conversation through my experience leading and teaching socratic discussions with different campus groups. I had the opportunity to invest in the emotional and spiritual well-being of others. I created a hospitable environment where all felt welcome and open to sharing. I have learned how to draw others into conversation through my experience leading and teaching socratic discussions with different campus groups.

  • Hawk's Nest Of Hamilton Inc
    • Hamilton, Michigan, United States
    • Waitress (Paid Position)
      • May 2020 - Jun 2023

      I needed to be poised and professional in character and appearance when under stress, or after a ten-hour shift. Interpersonal skills when talking to customers with a wide variety of backgrounds are also important when serving. I showed good character judgment as I interviewed and hired new employees. I sharpened my teaching skills when I trained new employees as well. I needed to be poised and professional in character and appearance when under stress, or after a ten-hour shift. Interpersonal skills when talking to customers with a wide variety of backgrounds are also important when serving. I showed good character judgment as I interviewed and hired new employees. I sharpened my teaching skills when I trained new employees as well.

  • Calvary Baptist Church
    • Religious Institutions
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • One on One Special Needs Aide (Volunteer Position)
      • Jul 2022 - May 2023

      I worked as a one-on-one aide for children on the autism spectrum. I have learned how to redirect undesired behaviors and how to communicate nonverbally using assistive communication devices. I worked as a one-on-one aide for children on the autism spectrum. I have learned how to redirect undesired behaviors and how to communicate nonverbally using assistive communication devices.

  • Kentwood Parks And Recreation
    • Higher Grounds Rock Climbing Center
    • Adaptive Rock Climbing Assistant (Volunteer Position)
      • Feb 2023 - Mar 2023

      This is a two-month program that meets once a week. It allows individuals with a variety of physical and cognitive diagnoses to participate in leisure and exercise through assisted rock climbing. Volunteers are taught to belay, encourage, and monitor climber risk factors, as well as how to use adaptive equipment safely(ie: chest harness). This is a two-month program that meets once a week. It allows individuals with a variety of physical and cognitive diagnoses to participate in leisure and exercise through assisted rock climbing. Volunteers are taught to belay, encourage, and monitor climber risk factors, as well as how to use adaptive equipment safely(ie: chest harness).

  • MICHIGAN SKI FOR LIGHT INC
    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • Michigan Ski for Light Guide (Volunteer Position)
      • Jan 2023 - Jan 2023

      I was a hiking guide for an adapted weekend retreat. I practiced large group activity inclusion/program adaptation skills. I worked with those that are auditorily, or vision impaired, as well as individuals with Autism. I was a hiking guide for an adapted weekend retreat. I practiced large group activity inclusion/program adaptation skills. I worked with those that are auditorily, or vision impaired, as well as individuals with Autism.

  • Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Recreational Therapy Department Assistant (Volunteer Position)
      • May 2022 - Dec 2022

      I utilized time management, organization, and preparation when I helped set up and put away tools for therapy sessions. I also honed interpersonal skills as I often interacted with patients alongside their therapists. I utilized time management, organization, and preparation when I helped set up and put away tools for therapy sessions. I also honed interpersonal skills as I often interacted with patients alongside their therapists.

  • Hamilton High School
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Tennis Coach (Paid Position)
      • Mar 2021 - Jun 2022

      I was able to provide an encouraging atmosphere where my players felt supported. I needed to be organized while keeping track of points for every set and game throughout each match. Additionally, I was in charge of keeping the players updated about cancellations and practice times. All of these responsibilities helped me develop great online communication habits and timeliness.

    • Tennis Summer Camp Coach (Volunteer and Paid Position)
      • Jul 2017 - Aug 2021

      I learned how to be encouraging and build others up. I was also trusted with a key to access expensive equipment used during practice.

    • LINKS Program Mentor (Volunteer, Elected Position)
      • Sep 2018 - Jun 2020

      The LINK program is a research-based peer-to-peer support model used in school settings. I was paired with an individual with Autism in my grade. I learned how to advocate for those that are different and how to include them in large and small group activities.

Education

  • Grand Valley State University
    Bachelor's degree, Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
    2020 - 2024
  • Hamilton High School
    High School Diploma, General Education
    2016 - 2020

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