Hillary Goodman

EDUCATION 
                              University at Buffalo, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

                              Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Science, expected May 2008

                              Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences Interdisciplinary, expected May 2008

                              Concentration in Health and Human Services Early Childhood Education

                              Dean’s List

                              GPA 3.45/4.00

EXPERIENCE     
                              ASHA Convention, Boston, New York
                              Attendee 11/07

·       Participated in lectures and meeting concerning topics of communicative disorders

·       One of selected few to attend the convention with the University at Buffalo

Camp Shane, Ferndale, New York

Cabin Specialist, 06/07 – 08/07

·         Supervised and mentored overweight adolescents

·         Responsible for over 30 campers’ safety and well-being

·         Worked side by side with camp director to plan daily activities and events

·         Received exceptional recognition from parents and campers for outstanding guidance

Montessori School 78, Buffalo, New York

Speech Pathologist Internship, 08/06 – 12/06

·            Prepared tools and materials necessary for therapy sessions

·            Assessed children’s speech and language skills; developed profession-related skills

·            Created various games and therapeutic activities associated with unfamiliar cultures to help broaden the students’ knowledge

·            Received highest recognition possible for excellent work

                            Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Brookville, New York

                             Personal Aide, 05/05 – 08/05, 05/06 – 08/06

·            Worked one on one with a child with autism

·            Created opportunities for social interaction to enhance the child’s communication

·            Communicated with child’s speech pathologist, occupational therapist and physical therapist with daily reports and information pertaining to the child’s daily progress

·            Consulted with child’s parents on a regular basis and received high appraisal

Phi Sigma Sorority, Buffalo, New York

Secretary, Pan-Hellenic Executive Board Member, 
         Member since:     01/05 - Present

·            Took minutes at weekly meetings

·            Planned and obtained several opportunities for volunteering in the local community

·            Organized numerous school related events while developing leadership, organizational and communication skills

·            Trained new members in Phi Sigma traditions and academic expectations