Christine Petzold has experience working with children and adolescents, especially those with special needs or disabilities. She has a Bachelor's degree in Human Services and Rehabilitation from Assumption College, where she maintained a 3.1 GPA and was on the Dean's List for two years. Her current position is as an intern and teacher's aide at Devereux School, where she assists a special needs teacher and evaluates students based on their Individualized Education Plans. Previously, she was a team leader at Camp Summit, leading activities and developing treatment plans for children with disorders.

1. Christine Petzold
774-254-6602
christine.petzold@assumption.edu
Home Address Present Address
15 Tanglewood Dr. 500 Salisbury St. Box 2305
Attleboro, MA 02703 Worcester, MA 01609
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Human Services and Rehabilitation GPA: 3.1 May 2015
Minor: Psychology, Concentration: Working with Children and Adolescents
Assumption College, Worcester, MA
Dean’s List Spring 2012-Spring 2014
Relevant Courses: •Applied Behavioral Analysis • Social Skills Training for Youth
PROJECTS
Principles of Case Management Spring 2014
Assumption College, Worcester, MA
Participated in a complete simulation of the case management process and compile a comprehensive client case file.
Creating the case file required recording and evaluating an intake interview, assessment and diagnostic reports,
developing a rehabilitation service plan, and networking with local community resources on behalf of the client.
Community Service Learning Program (CSL) January-May 2013
African Community Education (ACE), Worcester, MA
Participated in a CSL program through Assumption College as part of the Psychology: Motivation and Emotion course.
The program involved tutoring elementary to high school students in a one-on-one environment. After becoming
accustomed to each student’s personal learning needs, two lesson plans on goal setting and emotion regulation were
implemented.
EXPERIENCE
Intern/Teacher’s Aide January 2015-Present
Devereux School, Rutland, MA
Provided guidance regarding academics and behavior to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and
emotional/behavioral disorders at a therapeutic day school. Worked as part of a three-person team, led by a licensed
special needs teacher, which studied Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for each student. Following implementation,
each student was evaluated under a set of rating scales defined by The Devereux Foundation.
Camp Summit Team Leader June 2013-Present
The Bridge Center, Bridgewater, MA
Lead recreational activities for groups of 8-10 children and adolescents with special needs, collaborated with staff to
facilitate coping skills and social skills sessions for 8-10 children and adolescents with a variety of disorders (i.e.
ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Reactive Attachment Disorder, and Anxiety
Disorder), provided crisis intervention, fostered rapport with children and families to develop and facilitate treatment
plans, updated and filed daily progress notes for each individual with regards to defined goals.
ACTIVITIES
Dismas House, Worcester, MA November 2013-Present
Volunteered once a month through the Reach Out Center at Assumption College
Planned and prepared a meal and spent time with male residents to discuss the issues they encounter as they try to
reintegrate into society after incarceration
Friendly House, Worcester, MA October 2013
Coordinated a Halloween party for children through the Human Services Club at Assumption, assisting in planning,
preparation, and monitoring children during the event.
SKILLS
CPR and First Aid Certified, June 2013
Nonviolent Physical Crisis Prevention Intervention, CPI certified, June 2014
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of social media sites