BELINDA POLLACK-HAMMOND
7103 Del Norte Drive
Goleta, California 93117
(805) 637-1039 / (805) 562-9232
belinda@education.ucsb.edu
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION
University of California Santa Barbara
PhD/Education-Special Education, Disabilities and Risk Studies
Specialization in Interdisciplinary Human Development
California State University Northridge
MA/Education-Educational Psychology/Early Childhood Education
Specialization in Play Therapy (University of California San Diego)
BA/Child Development
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
Certificate/Online Teaching (Cerro Coso Community College)
Certified Child Life Specialist
Santa Barbara County Parent and Child Training (P.A.C.T.)
Second Step Youth Violence Prevention Curriculum Training
Coursework
Complete
6/01
8/99
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WORK HISTORY
Instructor
Cerro Coso Community College, Ridgecrest, CA
Chaffey College, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
College of the Canyons, Santa Clarita, CA
Glendale Community College, Glendale, CA
Los Angeles Mission College, Sylmar, CA
Los Angeles Valley College, Valley Glen, CA
Mendocino College, Ukiah, CA
Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA
San Bernardino Valley College, San Bernardino, CA
San Diego City College, San Diego, CA
Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA
Ventura College, Ventura, CA
Victor Valley College, Victorville, CA
- Develop course materials for both traditional classroom, telecourse hybrid and online instruction
- Provide educational challenges for students through instructing the following courses
- Administration of Programs in Child Development: Management
- Administration of Programs in Child Development: Programs
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Child, Family and Community
- Child Growth and Development
- Child Health, Safety and Nutrition
- Exceptional Child
- Health and Safety Considerations: Caring For Young Children with Exceptional Health Care Needs
- Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- Play and Materials
- Working With Young Children Prenatally Substance Exposed
- Develop course proposals for converting traditional courses to online
6/03 - Present
8/99 - 6/01
8/00 - 5/01
8/00 - 5/01
7/01 - 12/01
9/03 - Present
8/04 - Present
8/05 - Present
1/00 - Present
1/05 - Present
1/02 - Present
8/01 - Present
1/05 - Present
BELINDA POLLACK-HAMMOND
7103 Del Norte Drive
Goleta, California 93117
(805) 637-1039 / (805) 562-9232
belinda@education.ucsb.edu
WORK HISTORY (continued)
Lecturer
California Lutheran University, Ventura, CA
California State University Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA
California State University Northridge, Northridge, CA
9/03 – 12/03
1/03 - 5/04
1/02 – Present
- Develop course materials for both traditional classroom and online instruction
- Provide educational challenges for students taking courses in Child and Adolescent Development,
Educational Psychology and Counseling, Health, Psychology, and Special Education, through
teaching the following undergraduate and graduate courses:
- Advanced Educational Psychology
- Individuals with Disabilities in Society
- Fieldwork in Child Development
- Proseminar in Child Development
- Health for Educators
- Psychology of Stress
- Human Development: A Lifespan Perspective
- Seminar in Adult Development
- Human Learning in the Formative Years
- Developed course proposals and general education supporting documents
- Coordinate Independent Study opportunities for students in various areas of specialization
- Child Life Internships/Studies with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
- Supervise Teaching Assistants/graduate students in various undergraduate courses
Teaching Assistant
University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
9/01 – 12/03
- Develop select lectures and facilitate discussion groups for the following courses
- Education Of Black Children
- Introduction To Counseling Psychology
- Group Exploration of Racism
- Introduction To Law And Society
- Interpreting Socio-Legal Research
- Practicum in Individual Differences
Research Assistant/Curriculum Trainer
Santa Barbara County Education Office, Santa Barbara, CA
10/01 - 6/02
- Administered ESP (Early Screening Project) to assess for and identify maladaptive behaviors
- Implemented training of Second Step curriculum for preschool teachers working with these at-risk students
- Developed assessment tool to evaluate effectiveness of Second Step curriculum and training
- Evaluated curriculum program as tool for reducing “risk-factors” associated with preschoolers
otherwise requiring traditional special education programs
Child Life Specialist
Kaiser Permanente, Fontana/Los Angeles, CA
Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, Loma Linda, CA
9/00 - 9/01
5/99 - 7/01
- Educated patients and families by providing medical procedure preparations
- Developed diversional techniques and therapeutic play, and provide guidance for coping
- Coordinated in multidisciplinary setting the development of behavior modification programs
and the assessments of developmental milestones
- Established individualized school reintegration assistance for pediatric patients/classmates/educators
- Provided learning opportunities and challenges for Child Life Interns and Assistants
Career Mentor Program Coordinator - Child Development
California State University Northridge, Northridge, CA
11/00 - 5/01
- Planned all program elements including program goals, implementation and evaluation
- Developed program materials including fliers, assessments and brochures
- Established and maintained database of career mentors and student participants
Early Childhood Interventionist
California Pediatric and Family Services, Azusa, CA
- Observed and assessed development of 0-3 year olds
- Provided guidance to parents on implementing activities to assist their children in developing
necessary and appropriate skills
- Created quarterly evaluations and recommendations for each child’s mastery of skills
9/98 - 4/99
BELINDA POLLACK-HAMMOND
7103 Del Norte Drive
Goleta, California 93117
(805) 637-1039 / (805) 562-9232
belinda@education.ucsb.edu
RELATED WORK HISTORY
Early Childhood Education Consulting Service, Northridge, CA
1/00 - 5/00
Student Consultant
Warner Bros. Children’s Center, Burbank, CA
1/99 - 5/99
Substitute Teacher
Maryvale, Rosemead, CA
8/98 - 7/99
Big Sister
Cedar Sinai Medical Center, Beverly Hills, CA
1/99 - 5/99
Child Life Internship
Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
8/98 - 5/99
Child Life Fieldwork
LECTURER/GROUP FACILITATOR
San Diego Community College District Best Practices Showcase and Expo
Workshop Presenter - Converting Courses to Online
Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA
Workshop Presenter - ARC California Child Care First Aid/CPR Instruction
Workshop Presenter - ARC California Child Care First Aid/CPR Instruction
5/13/05
3/3 & 3/10/04
7/16 & 7/17/03
University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
Workshop Co-Presenter - Applying to California State University’s Doctoral Incentive Program
11/22/02
Santa Barbara Police Department, Santa Barbara, CA
Workshop Presenter - Understanding Various Teaching & Learning Styles
3/18/02
Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles, CA
Inservice Presenter - Working With Children & Families in Times of Disaster
9/12/01
Loma Linda University Children‘s Hospital, Loma Linda, CA
Inservice Presenter - various Child Development workshops focusing on needs of pediatric patients,
siblings, and children of adult patients
5/99 - 7/01
California State University Northridge, Northridge, CA
Guest Lecturer - Career Opportunities in Child Life
11/2/01
Tri County Association for the Education of Young Children (TAEYC) Conference, Santa Barbara, CA
Workshop Presenter - Advocating for the Educational Rights of Children
Workshop Presenter - Play Therapy
10/6/01
10/6/01
Speaker’s Bureau/California State University Northridge, Northridge, CA
Workshop Presenter - Discipline and Behavior Modification
4/30/01
Foster Care & Kinship Education Program/College of the Canyons, Santa Clarita, CA
Workshop Presenter - Advocating for the Educational Rights of Children
Workshop Presenter - School Reintegration
Workshop Presenter - Children and Grief
Workshop Presenter - Play Therapy
Workshop Presenter - Preparing Children for Visits to the Doctor/Dentist
4/20/01
2/23/01
2/9/01
1/26/01
1/12/01
David Elkind/Foster Parent Conference, San Bernardino, CA
Workshop Presenter - Preparing Children for Visits to the Doctor/Dentist
4/15/00
Camp Good Grief, Big Bear, CA
Counselor/Grief Support Facilitator - grief support for children 8-14 years old
4/7 – 4/9/00
BELINDA POLLACK-HAMMOND
7103 Del Norte Drive
Goleta, California 93117
(805) 637-1039 / (805) 562-9232
belinda@education.ucsb.edu
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Thesis: Coming Back Together: The Development of a Handbook for Elementary School Teachers
to Support Injured and Ill Children’s Reintegration into the Classroom
Perceived Effects of Parent Education in Reducing Risk Factors in Early Childhood Education
AWARDS
California State University Doctoral Incentive Program recipient
ELA Foundation 2001 Scholarship recipient
UCSB Law and Society 2001-02 Fellowship recipient
UCSB Office of the President Community College 2002-03 Research Assistantship recipient
MEMBERSHIPS
Member, Child Life Council, Rockville, MD
Member, Association for Play Therapy, Fresno, CA
Member, National Association for the Education of Young Children, Washington, DC
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