Skills & Credentials
Courses I took because I needed the foundation, not the credential. Each one taught me something real, and each one made the next question harder to answer - which is usually a sign it was worth the effort.
California Child Care: Pediatric First Aid and CPR
I earned this American Red Cross certification at age 12 after completing training in pediatric first aid and CPR for adults, children, and infants. I learned how to respond to emergencies such as choking, severe bleeding, shock, and cardiac arrest. This experience strengthened my sense of responsibility and taught me the importance of remaining calm, prepared, and ready to help others when they are most vulnerable.
CPR chest compressions on adult mannequin
Perfecting hand placement for compressions
Rescue breathing technique
Full CPR cycle practice
Clearing airway before rescue breaths
Attentive during classroom training
Infant CPR mannequin practice
Infant rescue technique — positioning
Infant CPR — careful hand placement
Observing instructor demonstration
Infant mannequin training session
Classroom session with the full group
Final practice round before certification
Infant chest compressions — gloved technique