Lauren Berry
Babylon, NY *****
*******@*****.***
EDUCATION:
University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Amherst, MA Babylon Jr./Sr. High School, Babylon, NY
Expected graduation, February 2015 Graduated, June 2011
Dean’s List, GPA>3.50- 5 semesters Diploma: Advanced Regents with Honors
Merit Scholarship-5 semesters GPA: 4.0
Expected degree: Bachelors in Communication Disorders
Minor: Education
GPA: 3.9
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
The Boltwood Project, Northampton, MA
Volunteer, January 2014-present
• Work with a diverse group of individuals with various mental and physical disabilities
• Physically engage the group with light exercise and sporting activities
• Educate individuals in creating healthy nutrition habits
• Lead group camping adventures
• Motivate everyone in maintaining a positive and welcoming environment.
Southampton Hospital, Southampton, NY
Volunteer/shadowing, June 2014-present
• Assisted several speech-language pathologists and medical staff with daily duties
• Engaged in discussions regarding possible therapy plans and diet recommendations
• Escorted and prepared patients to/for their scheduled therapy or evaluation sessions
• Aided speech-language pathologists in performing Barium-Modified Swallow Studies
• Provided input and inquiries on patient’s SOAP and progress notes
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
North Shore-LIJ Health System, Syosset Hospital, Syosset, NY
Dietary Aide, June 2012-present
•Appropriately altered patient’s diets according to dietician’s meal plans.
•Prepared food items and assembled ready foods for patient trays
•Delivered food trays to patients’ units and dining area
• Assisted medical staff with lifting and transporting patients around the room and/or floor
• Maintained a clean and healthy environment for food production
HONORS/ACTIVITIES:
• National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA), University of
Massachusetts, Amherst, MA-September 2011-present
• BHS Preschool teacher, Babylon, NY-September 2010-June 2011
• Internship at Renaissance Preschool, Amherst, MA-September 2014-May 2015
• Summer Camp escort for 7-year old boy with Autism, Babylon, NY-May 2012- August 2012
• NSLIJ Children’s Annual Teddy Bear Clinic volunteer, Syosset, NY– June 2009-present
• Observed Speech Pathology sessions at The Center for Language, Speech, and Hearing, Amherst,
MA-September 2012-present
• International Conversation Partners Program volunteer, University of Massachusetts, Amherst,
MA-January 2014-present