Speech-Language Sciences & Childcare Support

Siya S Patel

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Education

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Bachelor of Arts, Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences May 2026 GPA: 3.201/4.000

Certifications

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) — National Healthcareer Association (NHA) August 2026

Phlebotomy Program Certificate of Completion — Northeast Medical Institute August 2026

Work Experience

Northwest Game Room, Storrs, CT August 2023 – May 2026

Game Room Staff Member at the University of Connecticut

Managing equipment, making sure devices are running and other equipment is safe to use

Cleaning up before opening and after closing to provide a good environment for entertainment

Working with Northwest community to facilitate events

Center for Access and Postsecondary Success, Storrs, CT June 2024 – July 2024

Community Leader

Leading and mentoring incoming, first-generation freshmen at the University of Connecticut who come from low-income and underserved backgrounds

Taking on a residential leadership role and conducting weekly floor meetings to go over expectations and regulations of the university

Created and led academic workshops that explained university sites and amenities and social workshops that promoted creativity and relaxation

Working closely with CAPS counselors and their students to foster a better relationship and create a sense of community and comfortability

River Oak Academy, Watertown, CT May 2025 – August 2025

Daycare Teacher

Created lesson plans and activities for preschool and elementary grade students that focused on enhancing gross motor skills, fine motor skills, and cognitive and critical thinking skills

Facilitated circle-time and preset center activities focusing on improving writing and mathematics daily

Aided in proper hygiene practices in children and demonstrated proper wound care when tending to playground injuries

Attended and organized engaging and active field trips for the students including Kidz Play and Dinosaur State Park

Activities

National Honors Society, John F. Kennedy High School, Waterbury, CT May 2021 – June 2022

National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association, University of Connecticut February 2025 – Present

Skills

Computer: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Google Slides, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Minitab

Language: English, Proficient Gujarati, Intermediate Spanish, Basic Italian, Elementary American Sign Language

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