San Jose State University

Pitzer College

Program Facilitator at Bay Area Friendship Circle

Skills: Child Development · Working With Children · Teaching

GOODFELLOW OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Occupational Therapist

Bay Area Friendship Circle

Program Facilitator

Development is Child's Play!

Volunteer

Abilities United

Managed logistics of two week summer camp including:
Taking photos and posting to Facebook.
Purchasing supplies for camp and food for volunteers.
Communicating with bus drivers and businesses for field trips.
Daily prep and clean up.
Assisting volunteers with their special needs buddy.

Logistics Coordinator

Occupational Therapy:
Shadowed Therapist and provided assistance when requested.
Cleaned equipment.
Took inventory of items. 
Speech Pathology:
Took inventory of and organized laryngectomy supplies.
Made photocopies of forms and papers.
Observed swallow studies.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Created a fun learning environment for preschool aged children while introducing them to Jewish values, stories, and holidays.

Congregation Beth Am

Sunday School Teacher

Cross Country
Responsible for monitoring all runners, while encouraging them and creating a passion for the sport.
Helped run practice and  led team when head coach was absent.
Assisted prepping course and runners on race day and kept track of times and places.

Basketball
Aided the head coach, running practice when needed.
Provided advice to players to improve skills and foster success.

City of Palo Alto

Middle School Assistant Athletic  Coach

Greeted members and guests upon entry to the clubhouse.
Answered the phone, filed papers, and assisted in other office tasks.

Foothills Swim and Tennis Club

Receptionist

Supervised pre-school aged kids during lunchtime and led recreational activities.

Claremont McKenna Children's School

Intern

Prepared and led art activities for children ages 5-8. 
Engaged in outdoor activities and swimming.

Camp Counselor

Assisted in special day class, aiding in preparing and leading classroom activities and observing and interacting  with children, teachers, and therapists.

Juana Briones Elementary School

Prepared projects and exercises for special needs buddy weekly at his home for enrichment and social skill development.
Educated high functioning children on social skills and community values.
Aided at camps during Winter break for special needs kids, going on daily outings.

Maintained safety in the pool area.
Improved technique and confidence of swimmers while creating team spirit.

Madeline Bennet