Courtney Hinkle, Ms, Ccls
About Courtney Hinkle, Ms, Ccls
Courtney Hinkle is a Certified Child Life Specialist with extensive experience in child life services, currently working at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. She has held various roles in healthcare settings, including internships and volunteer positions, and has a strong educational background in Child Life and Family and Human Services.
Work at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
Courtney Hinkle currently serves as a Certified Child Life Specialist at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the hospital's mission of providing specialized support to children in healthcare settings. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Child Life Assistant at the same hospital from 2019 to 2021, gaining valuable experience in child life services.
Education and Expertise
Courtney Hinkle holds a Master of Science degree in Child Life, Administration, and Family from Towson University, which she completed from 2019 to 2021. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Family and Human Services from the same institution, graduating in 2019. Her educational background equips her with the knowledge and skills necessary to support school-age children and adolescents in healthcare environments.
Background in Child Life Services
Courtney Hinkle has a comprehensive background in child life services, having transitioned from volunteer roles to professional positions. She began her journey in this field as a Child Life Volunteer at Johns Hopkins Children's Center from 2019 to 2020 and continued to build her experience through various internships and volunteer opportunities, including roles at Bristol Myers Squibb Children's Hospital and Anne Arundel Medical Center.
Internships and Volunteer Experience
Courtney Hinkle has accumulated significant experience through various internships and volunteer roles. She served as a Child Life Intern at Bristol Myers Squibb Children's Hospital for three months in 2021 and participated in a student internship at Cool Kids Campaign in 2018. Additionally, her volunteer work at Anne Arundel Medical Center from 2017 to 2019 further solidified her commitment to child life services.
Previous Employment at YMCA of the USA
Courtney Hinkle worked as a Stay and Play Associate at YMCA of the USA from 2016 to 2019. In this role, she engaged with children in a recreational setting, providing support and supervision. This experience contributed to her understanding of child development and her ability to work effectively with children in various contexts.