LAUREN KATZ

(520) 904-8160 lkatz@llu.edu ePortfolio: www.laurenbkatz.weebly.com

Current: 11454 Whittier Avenue, Loma Linda, CA 92354
Permanent: 900 E. Camino de Fray Marcos, Tucson, AZ 85718

Education
Loma Linda University
Child Life Specialist, Masters of Science
GPA: 3.9

Graduation expected: June 2017

The University of Arizona

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Minor: Dance Therapy
GPA: 3.6

May 2013

Clinical Experience
Banner Childrens Diamond Childrens Medical Center (120 hours)
Completed Child Life Practicum under a Certified Child Life Specialist
Assisted Child Life Specialists with assessment and charting of patients progress
Performed specific interventions and play therapy techniques for patients

Tucson, Arizona
Jul. 2016 Aug. 2016

Tu Nidito (205 hours)

Facilitated support groups for children of ages 3-18 who had lost a loved one
or had a chronic illness
Provided a safe environment for children to share their feelings and experiences

Tucson, Arizona
Aug. 2014 Aug. 2015
Jan. 2013 Jun. 2013

The Warmline (135 hours)

Actively listened to and built relationships with callers in emotional distress
Began as an intern and was later hired as employee

Tucson, Arizona
Aug. 2014 May 2015
Jan. 2012 May 2012

Leadership and Educational Activities

Loma Linda University Childrens Hospital Childrens Day
Supervised nursing students and hospital volunteers during Teddy Bear Clinic
Directed families and children throughout event

Loma Linda, California

May 2016

Loma Linda University 6th Annual Child Life Symposium

Helped to host attendees and made sure event flowed
Participated in event as an attendee

Loma Linda, California

Mar. 2016

Loma Linda University Counseling and Family Sciences Student Advisory Committee
Act as Treasurer
Loma Linda, California
Maintain record of Committee spending and fundraising
Oct. 2015 Present
Assist in planning of events and fundraisers for students
The Psychology of Death and Loss
Assisted professor as a class preceptor and performed weekly tasks
Interacted with guest speakers who had suffered the loss of a loved one
Graded one-third of all students writing assignments throughout semester

Tucson, Arizona
Jan. 2013 May 2013

The Rebecca Katz Library Dance Benefit

Created and planned event which encompassed up to 100 dancers for 150 members
Designed marketing campaign using social media and traditional
marketing strategies to advertise in the community

Tucson, Arizona
Dec. 2011 May 2013

Volunteer Experience
Camp Good Grief (80 hours)
Supported children of ages 9-16 throughout grief sessions and activities
Supervised children in camp setting for 3 days
Loma Linda University Childrens Hospital (41 hours)
Provide emotional and physical support to preterm infants as a NICU snuggler
Collaborate with nurses to give infants appropriate stimulation and care

Angelus Oaks, California

Nov. 2015, Feb. 2016
Loma Linda, California
Feb. 2016 Present

GAP Ministries (6 hours)

Initiated and helped with art activities for 14-17 year-old girls living in a foster home
Provided emotional support and mentoring to girls

Tucson, Arizona
Dec. 2015

Loma Linda University Community-Academic Partners in Service (3 hours)

Interacted with children and families from diverse populations at Christmas Fiesta Event
Assisted children with holiday activities and games

Loma Linda, California

Dec. 2015

Loma Linda University Health Family Health Fair (4 hours)

Provided distractions for pediatric influenza vaccination booth
Collaborated with nursing staff to best serve families

Loma Linda, California

Nov. 2015

A Walk To Remember (3 hours)

Facilitated remembrance art activity for surviving siblings and family members
Worked with child life team to create a safe environment for children

Loma Linda, California

Oct. 2015

Banner Childrens Diamond Childrens Medical Center (115 hours)

Assisted Certified Child Life Specialists with daily activities on unit
Provided support to pediatric patients and their families in playroom and at bedside

Tucson, Arizona
Nov. 2014 May 2015

Lenox Hill Hospital (250 hours)

Led a variety of therapeutic activities for 5-10 patients with varying
New York, New York
degrees of mental illness on the psychiatric wing
Jun. 2012 Aug. 2012
Developed relationships with patients by providing support during challenging situations

Employment
Loma Linda University Childrens Hospital
Act as assistant to the Bereavement and Community Educator
Help to incorporate bereavement support to children and their families
Assist in planning of local grief camps for children

Loma Linda, California

Oct. 2015 - Present

Jonathans Educational Resources

Acquired knowledge of educational products in relationship
to a childs developmental stage
Interacted with a team of employees to create a positive atmosphere for customers

Tucson, Arizona
Aug. 2014 Sep. 2015
Jun. 2008 May 2013

Nanny
Supervised three children under 8 years-old, five afternoons a week
Created educational after school activities, such as art projects and logic games

New York, New York

Feb. 2014 Jun. 2014

Passport NYC at the 92Y

Supervised teens in residential life and professional meetings throughout New York City New York, New York
Mentored teens over a three-week period
Jun. 2013 Aug. 2013

Certifications and Memberships

Basic Life Support
Child Life Council Member

Expires Nov. 2017

Expires Nov. 2016