Hello! I'm Teddi Alaina
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I'm an M.S. Candidate in Child Life, Administration & Family with a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Autism at Towson University.
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Teddi A. Haynes
M.S. Candidate, Towson University
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Child Life, Administration, & Family Collaboration with a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Autism
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Affiliations & Accolades
Child Life Council
Towson University Child Life Club
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Jan 2018-Nov 2020
Private Family Nanny
Private Employment (Gaithersburg, MD)
In my work as a private family nanny, I provided daily care for a typically developing child including homework assistance, problem solving, and meal preparation. I also assisted with medical administration and development of physical activities in accordance to the recommendations from the pediatrician.
Aug 2016-May 2017
Office Manager
Exec. Admin to Chief of Pediatric ICU
Connecticut Children’s Hospital (Hartford, CT)
During my time at the Connecticut Children's Hospital, I assisted the Chief of Service and physicians in preparing families for end of life protocols. I also provided death certificate acquisition support for families. In conducting my work, I demonstrated knowledge of the population-specific differences and needs of patients related to appropriate specific populations - from neonate through adolescence.
Aug 2012-Aug 2016
Genetic Testing Coordinator
Specialty Procedure Scheduler
Clinic Liaison
Texas Children's Hospital (Houston, TX)
During my time at Texas Children's Hospital, I provided support for pediatric patients, oversaw the genetic testing program, and met with patient families on a regular basis to improve clinical staff support of patients.
Nov 2010-Mar 2012
Patient Services Coordinator
MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston, TX)
During my time at MD Anderson, I welcomed and supported new patient families by conducting tours upon admission, served as first line response to patients needing assistance, and coordinated end of life ceremonies as requested in accordance with patient's culture or religious practices.
May 2000-Oct 2007
Child Care Site Director
YMCA of Greater Houston (Houston, TX)
During my time as Site Director, while overseeing 30-35 employees, I created after-school and full day daily curriculum and activity schedules for elementary through high school students. I also regularly participated in trainings and workshops focused on interacting with you of varying socioeconomic and development backgrounds.
Apr 2021-Current
Volunteer
Project Sunshine (New York, NY)
In my work as a volunteer, I help to bring awareness to the journeys of pediatric patients, their experiences, and acitvities that promote wellness in the pediatric community through the organization's social media channels.
Jan 2021-Current
Volunteer
CASA of Southern Maryland (La Plata, MD)
In my work as a volunteer, I advocate for children in foster care by investigating the elements of a child's case & conduct interviews with relevant parties to make recomendations to the court that relfecvt the best interest of the child involved.
Feb 2021-May 2021
Volunteer
Herman & Walter Samuelson Children's Hospital (Baltimore, MD)
In my work as a volunteer, I facilitate play opportunities for individual children and groups of all ages. I also create opportunities for normalization during hospitalization.
Nov 2020-Current
Volunteer
Make a Wish Foundation (Washington, DC)
In my work as a volunteer, I interview children with chronic diseases in order to coordinate their ideal wish. I also accommodate the medical needs of children to assist in coordination of community resources.
Nov 2020-Current
Volunteer
Comfort Cases (Rockville, MD)
In my work as a volunteer, I coordinate incoming donations for children transitioning into foster care. I also compile comfort cases with donated necessities to be distributed to children.
Feb 2019-Mar 2020
Volunteer
Children's National Hospital (Washington, DC)
In my work as a volunteer, I facilitate play opportunities for individual children and groups of all ages. I also create opportunities for normalization during hospitalization.
VOLUNTEER WORK
EDUCATION
Aug 2022
Master of Science
Child Life, Administration, and Family Collaboration
Towson University (Towson, MD)
Endorsed by Association of Child Life Professionals
Autism Studies Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Dec 2015
Bachelor of Science
Interdisciplinary Studies
Minor in Psychology
University of Houston-Downtown (Houston, TX)
Undergraduate coursework
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RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Hospitalized Child and Family
Applied Family Relationships
Therapeutic Benefits of Play
Introduction to Child Life
Assessment & Evaluation of Children
Child Psychology
CLIFTON STRENGTHS
IDEALTION
People exceptionally talented in the Idealtion theme are fascinated by ideas. They are able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena.
INTELLECTION
People exceptionally talented in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual activity. They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions.
INPUT
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MAXIMIZER
People exceptionally talented in the Maximizer theme focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence. They seek to transform something strong into something superb.
RELATOR
People exceptionally talented in the Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others. They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.