Avery Thomason is a student at the University of Iowa pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation with a Child Life emphasis and a Bachelor of Arts in Music. She has extensive experience working with children through various volunteer, internship, and paid positions at hospitals and other organizations in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. This includes over 500 hours of experience as a Child Life assistant and volunteer providing activities and support to pediatric patients.

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