1. Avery Thomason
641 33rd St NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 | 3193605494 |
avery@averythomason.com
Education The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Anticipated Graduation: August2016
B.S., Therapeutic Recreation:Child Life Emphasis
B.A., Music
GPA: 3.08/4.0
Work University of Iowa Children’s Hospital June 2015–Present
Experience Child Life Assistant
- Coordinated activities andone-on-ones with patients and assistChild Life
Specialists with daily tasks
ChildCare Provider August2010 – March 2012
ABC Connection Daycare
- Cared for two-year-olds,three-year-olds,and school-aged children
Volunteer ChildLife Practicum September 2015-Present
Experience Student,The University ofIowa,Iowa City, IA
- Observed Certified Child Life Specialists as they interact with children
and implement interventionsat The University ofIowa Children’s
Hospital
- Interacted with families and providedone onone activities to children at
the Helen G. NassifCenterforWomen and Children’s Health at St.
Luke’s Hospital,CedarRapids,IA
Marion Independent School District CHAMPS Mentoring Program October 2015-Present
- Mentoredan 8th
grade girl bi-weekly
Wish Granter June 2015-Present
Make-A-WishIowa,Iowa City, IA
- Assistedin granting wishesofchildren with life-threatening illnesses
ChildLife Volunteer - 100 hours June 2014 – August2015
University ofIowa Children’s Hospital
- Provided activities andone-on-ones to patients in the Pediatric Specialty
Clinic and Pediatric Inpatient Unit.
- AssistedChild Life Specialists with various tasks
- Assistedwith Furry Friends dog visits on pediatric inpatientunits
Recreation Volunteer February 2015–June 2015
TanagerPlace MentalHealth Clinic, CedarRapids,IA
- Assistedrecreation aidesin leading activities with children undergoing
treatment
University of Iowa Dance Marathon October 2014 – Present
- Fundraisedforan event thatraised more than $1million benefitting
pediatric oncology patientsat the UniversityofIowa Children’s Hospital
Music Therapy Practicum September 2013 – May 2014
Student,The University ofIowa,Iowa City, IA
- Planned and led supervisedmusic therapy sessions with children with
speech andhearingdisabilities,and adults with various disabilities
Leadership & Making a Difference Award Fall 2014
Accomplishments - Received recognitionfromthe University ofIowa Hospitals andClinics for
my accomplishments asa Child Life Volunteer
ChildLife Council Student Member October 2015
CPR Certified October 2015
CertifiedMandatory Reporter June 2014
College Involvement:
Hawkeye Marching Band Fall 2011-Fall 2013
Take Note A Capella Fall 2011-Fall 2014