WORK & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

AuPair    2014-2015, Worked for two agencies, AuPair New Zealand and AuPair World. Cared for children from ages 6 months- 7 years, including 5 year old boy with Down syndrome.

Culver YMCA , culver city, Los Angeles   2012—2014, Worked in the childcare room, cared for children ages 3 months-12 years. Played with children, activities, arts and crafts, music, books, puzzles, outdoor games

 24 Hour Home Care Agency  2010 – 2012, Respite Worker for clients with disabilities, all ages

 Makikita Quykuway, (Huancayo, Peru)  March-June 2012, Volunteered in 3 programs: Special Needs school, community center, and nursery for underprivileged children.

L.A. Goal  programs for adults with developmental disabilities, 2008 – 2013, Worked in both capacities of Volunteer and Staff: Staff assistant, Teen Volunteer Coordinator, Art and Drama Productions assistant. Help members with school, art and social activities. Coordinated teen volunteers, including instuction and problem-solving.

Free 2 Be Me Dance (Down Syndrome)  2009 – 2014, Volunteer Assistant for dance class for children ages 6-16 with Down Syndrome. Volunteer in Free 2 Be Me Summer Dance Camp, 2012.

Private childcare, including clients with DS or autism, from ages 3 months old -13.

 EDUCATION

Evergreen State College  - beginning winter 2015, Studying psychology with an emphasis on child development

Santa Monica College     2009 – 2014, Early Childhood Education, Child Growth & Development, ECE: Children with Special Needs, ECE: Infants & Toddlers, ECE: Art & Music for Young Children,  ECE: Early Intervention,

Palisades Charter High School            2008 - 2010                       

Teacher’s Assistant, Special Education, Speech Therapy Assistant, Special Education (small group and individual instruction)

Pali Buddies, Friendship Circle (service clubs integrating students with developmental disabilities into school / community)

Performing Arts: Advanced Choir (2008-2010),  Drama productions

Dramatherapy Institute of Los Angeles   Fall 2010, Introduction to Dramatherapy; Drama Therapy with Physically and Developmentally Disabled Clients      

 OTHER, 

COMMUNUTY THEATER                 The Actor’s Circle, Classes, workshops, private instruction   2007 - 2015                                   Acting Improvisation with Amy Seeley 2010 - 2012 Chamberlain Performing Fine Arts Academy 14  musical theater productions,                        

CPR/First Aid Certified, American Sign Language, beginning Spanish, piano, ukulele, active listener, committed, compassionate, creative, patient, hardworking,

References Available on Request

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