Ashley B. Cole
**** **** **** . ********** ******, PA 19006
215-***-**** . ******.******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position working with children with special needs, prior to
attending graduate school to become a certified speech-language
pathologist, in order to gain experience and develop practical skills.
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University-University Park, May 2010
. Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders
. College of Health and Human Development
University of Connecticut-Athens/Rhodes, Greece, Spring 2009
. Studied Greek language, humanities, and social sciences
EXPERIENCE
Childcare Provider-Penn Valley, PA, Summer 2010
. Conducted all aspects of daily routine with patience and understanding
. Structured daily activities that met the physical and emotional needs of
three children ages 4,6, and 8
. Encouraged high self-esteem and proper social interaction between
children
English Language Tutor-Athens, Greece, Spring 2009
. Tutored two sisters ages 8 and 11; noticeable improvement in their
ability to communicate in English
Vice President of Alumnae and Heritage, Alpha Sigma Alpha National Sorority-
University Park, PA, Spring 2008-Fall 2008
. Directed the Advantage program for new members
. Promoted lifetime membership and fostered lasting relationships between
collegians and alumnae
. Organized a dinner reception for all sorority members and their families
Sales Associate/Key Holder, Cameo Water Wear-Philadelphia, PA, Summer 2006-
Summer 2009
. Handled all cash register duties and enforced store policies
. Ensured excellence in customer service and resolved problems at store
level
. Assisted in new store opening
. Kept store clean, organized, and well maintained
Mother's Helper -Huntingdon Valley, PA, 2003-2007
. Responsible for carrying out the dinner/bath/bedtime routine
. Supervised playtime and designed creative activities for three children
. Administered health-related care such as nebulizer treatments
. Effectively handled conflict between twins and older sibling
ACTIVITES/PHILANTHROPIC EXPERIENCE
Autism Speaks-University Park, PA, Fall 2009-May 2010
. Heightened awareness of autism throughout the community
. Assisted in fundraising events; donations were contributed to autism
research
National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA)-member, Penn
State Chapter, 2007-2010
. Attended monthly meetings and was provided with resources and information
necessary to be successful in pursuit of a career in speech-language
pathology
Penn State Hershey Four Diamonds Fund-Fall 2006-Spring 2010
. Participated in canister solicitation in order to raise money for
families battling pediatric cancer as well as cancer research
. Provided outstanding emotional and financial support to the children,
families, researchers, and staff of The Four Diamonds Fund