Meghan Tatarczuk
Middleboro
Summary
Aspiring Child Life Specialist with a strong academic foundation in developmental psychology and biology, complemented by extensive hands-on experience with children and families across healthcare, residential, and recreational settings. Five-year YMCA professional with leadership experience as Head Guard, overseeing staff training, scheduling, and daily operations. Completed a behavioral services internship at a residential facility serving children and adults with severe to profound disabilities, and currently volunteers within Child Life departments at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and UMass Memorial Medical Center. Dedicated to providing compassionate, developmentally supportive, and family-centered care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Lifeguard
Old Colony YMCA
05.2024 - Current
- Supervised and trained lifeguards to ensure the safety and efficiency of pool operations.
- Conducted safety drills and compliance checks to maintain adherence to state and YMCA standards.
- Addressed incidents promptly and professionally, ensuring a 0% incident escalation rate.
Swim Instructor
Old Colony YMCA
09.2021 - Current
- Provided personalized swim instruction to children and adults, improving participants' skills and confidence.
- Designed tailored lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse swimmers.
- Fostered a safe and engaging environment for learning and recreation.
Lifeguard
Old Colony YMCA
05.2021 - Current
- Monitored pool activities to prevent accidents and respond to emergencies effectively.
- Maintained a 0% incident rate through rigorous attention to safety protocols.
Behavioral Services Intern
Crystal Springs Inc.
Assonet
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Entered, graphed, and analyzed behavioral data for in-depth evaluation.
- Reported trends in children's data to multidisciplinary teams and behavioral pediatricians.
- Conducted assessments of treatment integrity to confirm protocol adherence.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies to meet urgent client demands.
- Facilitated skill-building activities to promote client personal development.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings and observed operations within psych clinic.
Summer Camp Counselor
Old Colony YMCA
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Organized and led daily activities for children aged 5-14, fostering teamwork and creativity.
- Communicated effectively with parents and staff to provide updates on camper progress and experiences.
Merchandise Associate
TJX Companies, Inc.
Plymouth
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed inventory and merchandising to create visually appealing displays that enhanced customer engagement.
- Provided outstanding customer service by assisting shoppers and handling inquiries efficiently.
- Collaborated with the team to ensure smooth daily operations and achieve sales targets.
- Plymouth, Massachusetts
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Developmental Psychology
Emmanuel College
Boston, MA05.2026
High School Diploma -
Middleboro High School
Middleboro, MA01.2022
Skills
- Data analysis
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral assessment
- Team leadership
- Curriculum development
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- First and CPR instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Behavioral analysis
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Age-appropriate education
- Special needs support
- Age-appropriate activities
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Lifeguard, 06/01/21, Ellis and Associates, INC.
- Students in Research, 09/01/24, 09/01/27, 65044944
Volunteer Experience
- Newton-Wellesley Child Life Volunteer; inpatient pediatric unit under the direct supervision of child life specialists
- UMass Memorial Medical Center Child Life Volunteer; 75 hours on an inpatient pediatric unit under the direct supervision of child life specialists
Timeline
Behavioral Services Intern
Crystal Springs Inc.
06.2025 - 08.2025
Head Lifeguard
Old Colony YMCA
05.2024 - Current
Swim Instructor
Old Colony YMCA
09.2021 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
Old Colony YMCA
06.2021 - 08.2022
Lifeguard
Old Colony YMCA
05.2021 - Current
Merchandise Associate
TJX Companies, Inc.
10.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Developmental Psychology
Emmanuel College
High School Diploma -
Middleboro High School