HELLO, I'M
Julia Greco.
Certified Child Life Specialist
Julia Greco
MS In Child Life Studies from Missouri State
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BS in Human Development and Family Studies from Penn State
(856)-885-1247
About
WHO I AM
With a passion for pediatric healthcare, child development, working with children and families, and being creative each and every day, I am thrilled to work as a child life specialist at Nemours Children's Hospital on the PICU stepdown unit. As an upbeat, imaginative, team player with excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility, I find that working with a complex population of patients and families is incredibly rewarding and valuable. Browse my site to see all that I have to offer!
Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
2020–2022
Missouri State University – Springfield, MO; Class of 2022
Master of Science; Child Life Studies (advanced track)
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
May 2022–present
Certified Child Life Specialist, Nemours Children's Hospital
Wilmington, DE - Certification #1137438
August 2020–June 2021
Spring 2022
Clinical Internship Program - Children's National Hospital
Washington D.C.
Summer 2021
Clinical Practicum Program - Penn State Children's Hospital
Hershey, PA
Summer 2019
Study Abroad – Penn State University, Florence, Italy
Human Development & Family Studies International Program
2017–2020
Penn State University – University Park, PA; Class of 2020
Bachelor of Science; Human Development & Family Studies
GPA: 3.77/4.0; Major GPA: 3.87/4.0
2013-2017
Washington Township High School, Sewell, NJ
Class of 2017
Private Child Care Provider for 2 toddler girls
Pennsylvania Furnace, PA
June 2020–August 2020
Early Childhood Teacher, ages 3-4 years old
Milton & Betty Katz Jewish Community Center
Margate, NJ
October 2019-October 2020
Executive Director, Penn State Homecoming
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
September 2015-October 2016
Early Childhood Teacher's Aide, ages infant - 7 years old
Beacon Academy
Sewell, NJ
June 2014-August 2015
Camp Counselor, boys ages 5-7 years old
Tall Pines Day Camp
Williamstown, NJ
Skills & Memberships
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
Skills
Knowledge of Child Development
Memberships
Association of Child Life Professionals
Leadership & Teamwork
Florida Association of Child Life Professionals
Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Organization
Ability to Play
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Florida Association for the Education of Young Children
Strong Sense of Creativity & Imagination
Adaptability/Flexibility
Ability to Listen and Work Closely with Children and Adults
Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Awards
WHERE I SHINE
Suzann Andrews Tedesco Award
Omega Phi Alpha National Service Sorority
Executive Director of Penn State Homecoming 2020
Interests
OUT OF OFFICE
Crafting
Travel
Reading
Cooking
Yoga
Home Decor