Audiology and Speech Pathology/ hearing aid
Resume:
Madison Carter McDermott
Permanent Address: **** Lamine Way, Parrish, FL 34219
University Address: 4815 Moonlight Meadow Way, Apt 204, Knoxville, TN 37916
OBJECTIVE
I am excited to find a position that will allow me to utilize my educational background to help individuals improve their quality of life through better hearing. My interest in this field is rooted in family experiences with hearing loss and the effect it has had on the mental wellbeing of people that I love. I am also passionate about hearing loss in children and how it can significantly impact their ability to learn.
RELEVANT CHARACTERISTICS
Purpose Driven
Outgoing
Responsible
Team Oriented
Caring
Inquisitive
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Audiology and Speech Pathology with a Minor in Psychology
University of Tennessee & University of Tennessee Health Science Center joint program
May 2024, 3.14 Combined GPA
AUDIOLOGY SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
The Balance and Ear Clinic, Richmond, VA, August 2022
Three-day job shadow which included observation of hearing tests (bone conduction), hearing aid fittings, electronystagmography, videonystagmography, ABR tests and ear wax removal/ear tube insertion for infants in the operating room
Contacts: Dr Wayne T. Shaia, MD Otologist/Neurotologist, Michelle Brooks, AuD, Meghan West, AuD
WellStar Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA, Audiology Job Shadow, January 2018
Two-day job shadow prior to applying to the Audiology/Speech Pathology program at the University of Tennessee
Observed tinnitus assessments, newborn hearing and testing, hearing aid evaluations and fittings and diagnostic hearing evaluations
Contact: Bret Greenblatt, AuD
WORK EXPERIENCE
Ridgedale Baptist Church Preschool, Knoxville, TN, August 2020 - August 2023
Preschool teacher for ages 2-5 years old
Taught basic skills such as colors, shapes, numbers, and letters through activities, games, and play.
Kohl’s, Knoxville, TN, September 2019 – May 2020
Sales Associate
Greeted customers, answered questions, and provided guidance on where to find items.
Stocked inventory, customer checkout, returns, and layaway.
Mount Bethel Methodist Church, Marietta, GA, May 2016 – August 2019
Nursery Worker for infants and children up to five years old
Developed schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime.
Coordinated feeding times, diaper changes, nap schedules and parent pick-up.
KAPPA DELTA SORORITY
Partner with Girl Scouts of America to mentor young women
Requirement: must complete 100 service hours over the course of four years and maintain a minimum 3.2 GPA
Major events supported:
oValentine’s Day dance with Best Buddies (disabled children) and Delta Gamma
oWar of wings contest in support of Prevent Child Abuse America
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Big Dreams Dance, Atlanta, GA: Event volunteer for a “prom” like dance for the disability community in the greater Atlanta area, 2018, 2019
El Hoyo, Dominican Republic: Humanitarian aid, mission work and children’s camp, 2018
Mount Bethel Children’s Camp: Volunteer and employee for preschool summer camp, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
The Future program: Mentor to University of Tennessee students with hearing, speech, learning and cognitive disabilities enabling them to integrate into college life.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Dean’s List, University of Tennessee 2023
The National Society of Leadership & Success, University of Tennessee
National Honor Society UTK 2023
Fellowship Christian School GO Program volunteer service award
Habitat For Humanity People’s Choice Winner - Most funds raised
Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Eagle Service Award recipient
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