Lauren Sasso
Chadds Ford, PA *9317
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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