Child Life Intern - Wellstar Healthcare - Augusta, Georgia
(2025-08 - 2026-05)
Collaborated with Child Life Specialists across outpatient, surgery, and oncology to reduce patient distress.
- Planned and led age-specific developmental and medical play groups to address psychosocial needs
- Joined Healthy Grandparent group to counsel grandparents assuming primary caregiving roles
- Prepared patients and families for procedures through targeted education and emotional preparation
- Offered distraction and coping techniques during procedures that noticeably lowered anxiety and improved cooperation
- Maintained therapeutic playroom environments separate from clinical care to preserve safe, non-threatening spaces
- Documented developmental observations and coping responses in charts to inform interdisciplinary care plans
- Delivered bedside therapeutic play that decreased distress and enhanced cooperation during procedures
- Led bedside play sessions with age-appropriate toys to lower children's pre-procedure distress
- Coordinated with Child Life Specialists to establish safe playroom boundaries away from clinical areas
- Ran weekly age-tailored developmental groups to promote social interaction and coping skills
- Performed daily safety checks and logged cleaning and toy repairs to maintain a safe playroom
Youth Leader - WinShape - Atlanta, Georgia
(2026-06)
Led skill sessions and group activities with campers while promoting Christian faith and servant leadership.
- Led three daily skill sessions that raised campers' confidence and participation
- Led small-group Team Time for my age group to build peer bonds and routines
- Handled weekly camp setup and teardown to keep operations safe and organized
- Directed daily group games that increased social interaction and reduced conflicts
- Ran evening reflection sessions that improved camper self-awareness and ownership of actions
- Committed to Christian faith and servant leadership while pursuing spiritual growth
- Worked as a traveling summer counselor delivering week-long day camps with local churches, showing flexibility and high energy
- Mentored children, led activities, and shared the Christian faith across regions for ~9 weeks
Intern - Foundation for Hospital Art - Woodstock, Georgia
(2025-05 - 2025-08)
Performed a variety of in-studio tasks including touch-up, drawing, assisting with volunteers, packaging, computer work, social media, and Paint Fest support.
- Performed precise paint touch-ups on murals using archival acrylics and museum-grade varnish
- Trained and guided volunteers during Paint Fest, assigning stations and correcting technique
- Prepared packaged artworks with labeled documentation and cushioned packing to prevent transit damage
- Cleaned and prepped mural surfaces using archival solvents, preventing paint adhesion failures
- Coordinated volunteer arrival and station rotations during Paint Fest to keep activities on schedule
- Led on-site Paint Fest orientation sessions that briefed volunteers on safety and task sequencing
Program Leader/Staff - Camp Twin Lakes - Winder, GA
(2023-05 - 2024-08)
Led outdoor adventure programs and directed recreational activities while maintaining safety protocols.
- Led outdoor adventure programs including rock climbing and zip line, improving camper confidence
- Directed arts, crafts, dance, yoga, and gym sessions, increasing engagement across age groups
- Operated safety equipment and followed protocols while maintaining accurate activity logs
- Adjusted activities based on participant feedback to better meet program goals
- Promoted open staff communication to maintain a positive work environment
- Acted as cabin liaison, conveying camper needs between cabins and camp partners
- Ran daily briefings for 40+ campers, assigning roles and reinforcing safety procedures
- Inspected equipment using manufacturer checklists and removed damaged gear immediately
- Coached small climbing groups, boosting technique mastery and participant confidence
Summer Camp Coach/Daycare Staff - YMCA - Dallas, GA
(2022-05 - 2023-05)
Managed daily camper groups and led activity rotations while supervising safety and developmental needs.
- Managed daily groups of campers, enforcing safety rules and supervising activities to prevent incidents
- Monitored children across age ranges, adapting supervision to developmental needs and behavior
- Led activity rotations, guiding campers through games and crafts with clear safety protocols
- Planned daily programs that met developmental milestones and accommodated dietary restrictions
- Coached small arts-and-crafts groups to improve fine motor skills and boost camper confidence
- Organized quiet-time and sensory routines to calm overstimulation and reduce disruptions
- Taught conflict-resolution techniques to small groups, decreasing repeat behavioral incidents
Camp Counselor/Coach - Gymnastics Academy of Atlanta (GAA) - Acworth, GA
(2018-06 - 2021-12)
Provided coaching and safety oversight for gymnastics classes and maintained equipment standards.
- Enforced gym safety protocols and maintained equipment to prevent injuries during classes
- Collaborated with instructors to assess skills and recommend advancement for each gymnast
- Provided targeted coaching and feedback that improved athletes' confidence and skill retention
- Composed weekly club communications and coordinated distribution with Correspondence Officer
- Led warm-ups and skill circuits for groups of 10–15 children to increase routine consistency
- Designed age-specific game-based activities that maintained focus and reduced behavioral incidents during sessions
- Prepared weekly practice plans aligned to competition level, balancing conditioning, technique, and recovery
Counselor/Volunteer - Camp Courage (Children's Healthcare of Atlanta)
Ensured the safety and well-being of children with chronic illnesses while promoting engagement and inclusion.
- Ensured the safety and well-being of 10+ children with chronic illnesses (specifically children with Craniofacial Deformities)
- Organized and led daily activities that promoted engagement and inclusion among all campers
- Provided one-on-one support to children who required additional assistance, fostering trust and open communication
