Amy Manger has extensive experience in child life through multiple internships, practicums, volunteer work and current employment as a certified child life specialist at INOVA Children's Hospital. She has a master's degree in child life and certifications in CPR and first aid. Her background also includes teaching dance to typically developing children.

1. Amy L. Manger
EDUCATION:
Towson University, Towson Maryland 8/11-8/16
 Master’s in Child Life, Administration and Family Collaboration, Graduation: August 2016
 Post Bac Certificates: Family Professional Collaboration & Clinician to Administrator
Transition
 3.97 cumulative GPA
 Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude: May 2015
 Double Major: Psychology/ Family and Human Services, Track: Child Life
CHILD LIFE WORK EXPERIENCE:
Certified Child Life Specialist: INOVA Children’s Hospital, Falls Church Virginia 9/16-Present
 Working full time covering pediatric intensive care, intermediate care, medical/surgical care,
radiology, emergency department, oncology, and forensic assessment and consultation team units
 Provide introduction to services, sibling and caregiver support, psychological preparation and
procedural support for various inpatient and outpatient procedures, and bereavement support
 Engage in medical and therapeutic play and diagnostic teaching with various patients and families
CHILD LIFE INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE:
INOVA Children’s Hospital, Falls Church Virginia 5/16-9/2/16
 Completed 600 hours consisting of one 7-week rotation in the emergency department and one 6-
week rotation in the pediatric intensive care unit
 Attended in-services in child development, assessment, documentation, play, preparation, support,
pain control, end of life, and self-care
 Completed readings, journals, activity planning, psychosocial assessments, and case studies
 Independently introduced child life services, provided psychological preparation, and procedural
support for emergency department procedures and two pediatric code yellow traumas
 Independently introduced child life services, engaged in medical and therapeutic play, facilitated
sibling visits, provided new diagnostic teaching, communication charts, and caregiver support in
the pediatric intensive care unit
 Completed a project to assess and validate the need for child life services in the neonatal intensive
care unit
CHILD LIFE PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE:
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Pennsylvania 5/15-8/15
 Completed 156 hours consisting of two 6-week rotations in endocrinology and radiology
 Attended in-services in child development, programming, culture, language, school, and play
 Completed readings, journals, developmental worksheets, and therapeutic activity planning
 Introduced child life services and engaged in therapeutic play with patients and families
 Observed certified child life specialists educate about diabetes, and prepare and support patients
in radiology for procedures
 Planned and implemented a hospital wide luau involving therapeutic sand and music activities

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The Herman and Walter Samuelson Children’s Hospital at Sinai, Baltimore Maryland 9/14-12/14
 Completed 178 hours on a unit with general pediatrics, oncology, and pediatric intensive care
 Attended meetings in development, preparation, play, activity planning, and bereavement
 Completed readings, journals, developmental assessments, and creation of activities for patients
 Observed certified child life specialists prepare, support, and provide medical play to patients
 Reviewed census with certified child life specialists discussing and researching diagnoses
 Created an activities calendar for the month of December incorporating play, crafts, and movies
CHILD LIFE VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Gilchrist Kids Hospice Care, Baltimore Maryland 9/15-5/16
 Attended a three day orientation on interdisciplinary hospice care for children and families
 Created and engaged in developmentally appropriate play activities with patients and/or siblings
 Provided emotional support and respite care for caregivers
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore Maryland 5/13- 8/14
 Volunteered in inpatient, outpatient oncology, and the pediatric intensive care unit
 Normalized the hospital by providing developmentally appropriate play for patients and families
 Organized and implemented both individual and group activities in the playroom
TYPICALLY DEVELOPING CHILDREN WORK EXPERIENCE:
Dance Teacher: Dynasty Sports Academy, Baltimore Maryland 1/15-Present
 Teach ballet and jazz dance skills during 8 week sessions ending in a recital at local pre-schools
 Grow the children’s background knowledge of dance, physical, and social skills
 Created a ballet and a jazz 8 week curriculum for grade school students
Gymnastic/Dance Teacher: The Little Gym of Hunt Valley, Hunt Valley Maryland 8/12- 6/16
 Taught gymnastic, dance, and sports skills to children ages 4 months to 12 years
 Grew physical, social, emotional, and perceptual skills of the children
Dance Teacher: Parkville Recreation Council, Parkville Maryland 9/08-5/11; 9/13-5/14
 Choreographed dances of different genres performed at a recital in May 2009-2011 and 2014
 Taught children ages 3 to 18 dance techniques building their balance and coordination skills
CERTIFICATIONS/SPECIAL TRAINING
 Certified Child Life Specialist 11/16-Present
 Adult, Child, and Infant CPR Certified 5/15-5/17
 Adult and Pediatric Basic First Aid Certified 5/15-5/18
LEADERSHIP
Vice President of the Towson University Child Life Club 5/15-8/16
 Educated the Towson community about child life, and set up volunteer opportunities for the club
Towson University Relay for Life Team Captain 2/15-5/16
 Organized and motivated my team to fundraise for cancer and created care bags at onsite event
Towson University Student Ambassador for Family and Human Services 4/14-5/16
 Represented the department at an educational event, and allowed a potential student shadow me
Towson University Student Tutor for Family and Human Services 9/14- 12/14; 2/16-5/16
 Tutored fellow students in Family Studies Research Methods course
AFFILIATIONS
Association of Child Life Professionals Towson University Student Member: 8/13-Present
 Read and participate in the discussion forums to gain and share current information in child life

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Towson University Student Member of the Child Life Club: 08/13; Treasurer: 8/14 –5/15
 Participated in meetings, craft and teddy bear clinic events at hospitals, and managing the money