Rebecca Sherman, Ms, Ccls, Cpst
About Rebecca Sherman, Ms, Ccls, Cpst
Rebecca Sherman is a Child Life Specialist at NYU Langone Health, providing psychosocial care and child passenger safety services in New York City and Nassau County.
Current Role at NYU Langone Health
Rebecca Sherman works as a Child Life Specialist at NYU Langone Health, a position she has held since 2019. In her role, she provides child life services throughout the Greater New York City Area, focusing on alleviating the stress and anxiety children and their families experience during hospital visits and medical procedures.
Previous Experience at Richmond University Medical Center
Before joining NYU Langone Health, Rebecca Sherman worked as a Child Life Specialist at Richmond University Medical Center from 2018 to 2019. During her 10 months there, she supported pediatric patients by helping them cope with hospital stays, medical procedures, and diagnoses.
Background in Child Life and Development
Rebecca Sherman has a robust background in child life and developmental disabilities, which she cultivated during her academic and professional journey. She holds a Master of Science in Developmental Disabilities with a Child Life focus from Nova Southeastern University. Additionally, she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Spanish at the State University of New York at Albany.
Early Career and Internships
Rebecca gained valuable experience through various internships and practicums. She worked as a Child Life Intern at Salah Foundation Children's Hospital at Broward Health in 2017 and as a Child Life Practicum Student at Children's Specialized Hospital in 2016. Her early career also included roles as a Development Intern at Make-A-Wish Metro New York and a Donation Coordinator Intern at Chai Lifeline.
Multifaceted Professional Skills
Rebecca Sherman possesses a range of professional skills, including grant writing, project development and execution, educational consulting, and public speaking. She continuously seeks to enhance her clinical understanding and improve psychosocial care for children and families. Her commitment to expanding her knowledge base is evident in her engagement with both clinical and educational initiatives.