Samuel Onorato
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EDUCATION
University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Class of 2020 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & History
• Selected courses: World Politics: Theories and Applications, American Foreign Policy, The American Presidency, International Politics, American Politics, Political and Social Development in Latin America, Political Science Research, Challenge of Nuclear Arms, Advanced Topics in European History, Capstone Seminar in History, Western Civilization Since 1789, United States from 1941-1974
Barrington High School Barrington, RI Class of 2016
• Clubs: Unified Basketball Helper, Environmental Club, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Baseball EXPERIENCE
RI Executive Office of Health & Human Services Cranston, RI Summer 2020 - Present Intern
• Worked directly under Michael Cronan, Director of Legislative and Constituent Affairs
• Watched and took notes on House & Senate hearings, to be reported to reps, senators
• Created spreadsheets and powerpoints on proposed legislation to be presented to reps, senators
• Learned how to draft legislation directly from Mr. Cronan
• On behalf of EOHHS, I was able to obtain donations of PPE from AARP to distribute to low-income/disabled citizens Rhode Island State Government Internship Program Providence, RI Fall 2020 Intern
• Conducted comprehensive research in a team setting
• Drafted and presented a policy proposal on education reform
• Learned about the legislative process
Office of the U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Providence, RI Summer 2020 Intern
• Accepted into internship program, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Domino's Pizza Narragansett, RI Winter 2019 – Spring 2020 Delivery Driver
• Delivered food, worked the cash register
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Jenks Middle School Pawtucket, RI Winter 2017 - Summer 2018 Teaching Assistant
• 60 total hours of volunteer classroom time
• Assisted students in writing essays
Nathanael Greene Middle School Providence, RI Winter 2018 - Summer 2019 Teaching Assistant
• 80 total hours of volunteer classroom time
• Created and administered formal assessments
• Created lesson plans, led the classroom
Barrington High School Unified Volleyball & Basketball Barrington, RI Fall 2015 - Spring 2016 Afterschool Volunteer
• Participated in program with special needs students – built relationships with an emphasis on socialization ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Writing and editing legislation, Data Analysis, R Studio Other Activities:Sigma Chi Fraternity