Education
The University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI Class of 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Disorders (Major) GPA: 3.60/ 4.0 Dean’s List
Relevant Coursework: Phonetics, Functional Neuroanatomy, Speech Science, Auditory and Speech Mechanisms, Language Development, Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders
Professional Experience & Affiliations
URISSLHA: The University of Rhode Island’s Student Speech- Language and Hearing Association Fall 2008- Present This organization provides lectures on topics in Speech Language Pathology as well as other professional resources.
Internship: Alphabet Soup, North Kingstown, RI & Glastonbury, CT Spring 2011
Pediatric specialist in feeding disorders and speech disorders; Proponent of Oral Motor Therapy
Observed therapy sessions, researched feeding disorders in relation to adenoid and tonsil size, researched oral motor techniques, and created materials for session.
Work Experience
Office Assistant
Greenpoint Corporation, Brooklyn, NY May 2010 — Aug 2010
Contact: Nancy Walters (917)-449-2424
Created new leases, organized and collected leases and other rental information, sent out bills and entered data and logged payments for deposits, reformatted documents and software such as QuickBooks, updated rental information on Craigslist, and logged all maintenance done throughout the buildings.
Office Assistant
North Jersey Copy Fax, New Milford, NJ May 2009 — Aug 2009
Contact: Christopher Mauro (201)-921-4420
Created invoices for mailing, updated service contracts and created new contracts, answered phones for customer service, and packed orders for shipment.
Classroom Aid & Camp Counselor
Apple Montessori School, Mahwah, NJ Feb 2007 — Aug 2008
Contact: (201) 512-1141
Worked in a classroom caring for students ages 2-6, participated in classroom activities, worked as a counselor for the summer camp, and assisted with aftercare. This experience had taught me to work with children and had made me more open to a career working with children.
Snack Bar Manager Summer 2005 & Summer 2006
Brookside Racquet & Swim Club, Allendale, NJ
Contact: (201) 825-2665
Worked at the snack bar preparing foods such as burgers, fries, etc, handled money and cashed out the register, and attended to customer’s needs.
Language Skills & Computer Skills
- Some understanding of Spanish and Italian language both oral and written as well as American Sign Language.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, and email; knowledgeable in QuickBooks Pro.
Leadership & Volunteer
Held three positions within the sorority; currently serving as the chapter's Historian, served on Executive Council as the Vice President of Alumni Relations from 2009-2010, served as Assistant House Manager in 2009, participated in multiple Philanthropy events: Alzheimer’s Walks, MS Campus Walk, Can Drives, Recycle Drives, etc, raised and donated money to our philanthropies consisting of Alzheimer’s, Gerontology, Maine Sea Cost Mission, and Inherit the Earth.
American Cancer Society
· Relay for Life Annually from June 2009- Present
· George Washington Bridge Challenge June 2009
Jumpstart URI Fall 2008- Spring 2009
Jumpstart is a national non-profit
organization that promotes literacy in young children.
Served as a part-time AmeriCorps member, worked directly with and supported young children in early childhood education programs, and completed 300 hours of service with a partner child at a local RI Pre-School center.
