Bridgette Stone has 8 years of experience working with children and families in various settings. She has a Master's degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with a concentration in Child Life. She has worked as a Child Life Intern, volunteer, camp counselor, and facilitator in bereavement support. Her experience also includes photography, teaching, case management, and childcare.

1. Bridgette Stone
C H I L D L I F E S P E C I A L I S T
C O N T A C T
Kalamazoo, MI
(269) 262-2468
Bridgette.M.Stone@wmich.edu
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R O F I L E
Eight years of progressive experience with children, youth, and families in wide range of settings.
Knowledge of developmental theory for infants, toddlers, children, and youth. Skilled in assessing
needs, offering therapeutic and developmental play, providing support and comfort, and building
therapeutic rapport.
E D U C A T I O N
MASTER OF ART
Family and Consumer Sciences, Child
Life Concentration
Western Michigan University
2015-2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Child and Family Development,
Psychology
Western Michigan University
2010-2014
C H I L D L I F E E X P E R I E N C E
CHILD LIFE INTERN (Inpatient Surgery/Trauma & Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA | 08/2016 - 12-2016
o Provide developmentally-appropriate and therapeutic activities, games, and activities
o Teach patients and families about hospital environments, procedures, and diagnoses
o Provide comfort and support for patients, families, and siblings in distress
o Participate in clinical skills labs and in-services
CHILD LIFE VOLUNTEER (Inpatient)
Bronson Children’s Hospital | Kalamazoo, MI | 01/2016 - 06/2016
o Engage pediatric patients in developmentally appropriate activities, crafts, and games
o Sanitize and organize toys and activity rooms
o Provide respite for caregivers
BEREAVEMENT CAMP COUNSELOR
STAR Bereavement Services | Marquette, MI | 08/2015
o Provide one-on-one grief support with pre-teen experiencing recent death in family
o Teach and encourage proactive coping skills
o Demonstrate memory making activities such as creative expression, journaling, and debriefing
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR
Ryan’s Place | Goshen, IN | 08/2014 - 12/2014
o Organize grief support group for pre-teens and youth
o Facilitate open discussion, memory making, and individual grief experiences
CHILD LIFE PRACTICUM STUDENT (Outpatient Surgery)
C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital | Ann Arbor, MI | 06/2014 - 08/2014
o Shadow and observe Certified Child Life Specialists in various settings
o Assist in Sibling Program and implement programming to support siblings
o Participate in Child Life -related exercises, discussions, symposiums, and events
CHILD LIFE VOLUNTEER (Inpatient General Pediatrics & Emergency Department)
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | 08/2013 - 08/2014
o Engage pediatric patients in developmentally appropriate activities, crafts, and games
o Sanitize and organize toys and activity rooms
o Provide respite for caregivers
YOUTH CONFLICT RESOLUTION SPECIALIST & YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION EDUCATOR
Gryphon Place | Kalamazoo, MI | 08/2013 – 06/2014
o Supervise peer mediation between students between ages 8 to 14 in the school setting
o Teach intervention skills and crisis management skills to students ages 11 to 18
o Encourage positive coping skills and efficient resources in crisis situations
VOLUNTEER
St. Jude Children’s Hospital | Memphis, TN | 03/2013 & 12/2013
o Assist staff in operation of the Holiday Store for patients and families
o Provide activities and meals to long term pediatric patients and families

2. S K I L L S
Therapeutic play
Procedural preparation
Procedural support
Coping techniques
Bereavement support
Conflict resolution
Mental health advocacy
Child and family advocacy
Case management
R E F E R E N C E S
References available upon request.
O T H E R R E L E V A N T E X P E R I E N C E
PHOTOGRAPHER AND BUSINESS OWNER
Bridgette Stone Photography | Kalamazoo, MI | 07/2013 – Present
o Wedding and portrait photographer in Southwest Michigan
o Handle finances, scheduling, and website
CAMP COUNSELOR
Adventure Learning Center | Portage, MI | 06/2016 – 08/2016
o Provide recreational activities for children ages 5-12
o Supervise field trips and events
BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT PARAPROFESSIONAL
Mattawan Early Elementary School | Mattawan, MI | 01/2016 – 06/2016
o Provide behavioral support one-on-one with 2nd
grade student
o Assist in coping skills and recreational activities
LEAD TODDLER TEACHER
Kindercare | Mattawan, MI | 06/2015 – 12/2015
o Facilitate age-appropriate lessons for children 12- to 24-months
o Supervise children during structured and child-driven activities
o Assess children in growth and development
o Educate families about children's development
RECREATION SPECIALIST
Gerald. R. Ford Job Corps | Grand Rapids, MI | 01/2015 – 06/2015
o Develop programming, i.e. stress management and Zumba, suitable for young adults ages 16-25
o Coordinate recreation student leadership program
o Supervise areas of the recreation department; provide security
CASE MANAGER
Big Brothers Big Sisters | Niles, MI | 08/2014-12/2014
o Provide case management to peer group ages 8 to 18
o Facilitate math-based and relationship-based programming
o Assist in marketing and advertising upcoming fundraisers and events
COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING COACH
Champion Force Cheerleading | Niles, MI | 03/2009 – 08/2014
o Instruct athletes ages 4 to 18 in basic cheerleading skills
o Demonstrate positive reinforcement and good sportsmanship
DAYCARE ASSISTANT
Small World Learning Village | Kalamazoo, MI | 09/2012 – 07/2014
The Children’s Center | Niles MI | 06/2011 – 08/2012
Niles-Buchanan YMCA | Niles, MI | 03/2009 – 01/2011
o Assist head teacher in care-giving for children 6 months to 5 years
BIBLE SCHOOL TEACHER
Hope Community Church | Niles, MI | 07/2008 – 07/2013
o Teach Biblical lessons to children ages 3 to 5 in children's church and vacation Bible school.
o Follow curriculum in preparation for activities and lessons
TEACHER’S AID
Howard-Ellis Elementary | Niles, MI | 09/2010 – 06/2011
Niles High School | Niles, MI | 09/2009 – 05/2010
o Assist fifth-grade teacher with classroom and secretarial duties
o Teach lessons in reading and math
o Tutor one-on-one with fifth grade students
o Encourage proactive social skills and basic academics to preschoolers
o Provide lessons in English to eighth graders