Lauren Sasso

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Chadds Ford, PA *9317

acdi5r@r.postjobfree.com

610-***-****

Education

James Madison University Graduating Class of May 2014

Major: Sociology Concentration: Community Action and Evaluation

Minor: Family Studies

Honors/Achievements

Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Deans List (Spring 2012, Spring 2013)

Presidents List (Fall 2013)

Projects

Research Proposal: “Alleviating Negative Behaviors of ASD by Utilizing Augmentative and Alternative Communication”

Created “Art Therapy Manual” for utilizing art therapy with people with disabilities

Experience

1. Public Partnerships, LLC: Aide to Child with Asperger’s Syndrome- 09/2013-present

-Take care of child after school to work on homework, teach social skills, and have relaxation time

2. Art Therapy Express: Intern Summer 2013

-Work with people of all ages with a developmental or physical disability

-Utilized art and assistive technologies to help participants therapeutically

-Side projects included making videos for program and creating an Art Therapy Manual to teach others how to use

art therapy techniques in their companies

3. Gonser & Gonser Legal Assistant: May 2011-May2012

-Family law office that dealt with adoption, divorce, dependency neglect, and child custody.

-Wrote courtesy letters, subpoenas, motions, and spoke with clients, organized/filed paperwork, and scheduled

meetings.

College Activities/Volunteer Work

Alternative Spring Break 2013: Mental Illness in El Salvador

-Took a class for credit and we traveled to El Salvador over spring break to further our education on the topic.

-Studied mental illness and worked with ACISAM

-Worked with patient’s families and utilized art therapy with patients

Spring 2013: Volunteered at Emeritus Senior Living Home

September 2012-May 2013: Member of Big Brothers Big Sisters

Member of Sigma Alpha Pi Leadership Fraternity: Spring 2012-present

-New Member Executive Position Fall 2012-Spring 2013

Member of Sigma Kappa Sorority: Fall 2011-present

High School Activities/Volunteer Work

Achieved 3 awards for Outstanding Community Service

President of National Art Honor Society: 2010

Volunteered at AI Dupont Children’s Hospital in Psychology and Child Life wing

Creator/Vice President of Invisible Children: 2008

Two Mission Trips to Maine to teach lessons, crafts, games, and put on a weeklong camp: 2008

Skills

Technology: Word, Excel, Power Point, SPSS, QuickBooks, Social Media websites

Personal: Responsible, Punctual, Self-motivated, Dedicated, Quick Learner, Dependable, and Leadership Skills

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