BROOKE SUCKOW-MAINES
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Education
Wheaton College, Norton, MA
Candidate for Bachelor of the Arts, May 2012
Major: English and Philosophy
Language Skills: Conversational Spanish
Experience
COURT ADVOCACY INTERN Summer 2011-Present
Women’s Center of Rhode Island, Providence, RI
• Attended court hearings and collected case information
• Met with victims and discussed their intentions with the case
• Worked in Restraining Order Office and assisted victims of domestic abuse
WRITING TUTOR Fall 2010- Present
Kollet Center, Wheaton College, Norton, MA
• Completed mandatory English Tutoring course
• Helped students brainstorm, write and correct academic papers
• Participated in tutoring workshops
HOMELESS YOUTH TRANSITION VOLUNTEER Fall 2006- 2008
Volunteers of America, New England
• Promoted events throughout New England
• Coordinated regional toiletry drives for homeless teens
• Encouraged pregnant teens to seek help from the organization
BAYWATER INC INTERN Summer 2010
Baywater, Inc, Bainbridge Island, WA
• Aided in the harvest, transport and sale of shellfish
• Managed environmentally friendly farming methods
• Educated fellow interns of sustainable techniques
GREAT DANE RESCUE VOLUNTEER Summer 2008
Coastal Maine Great Dane Rescue, Topsham, ME
• Managed healthy lifestyles for dogs in the state of Maine
• Assisted in fundraising efforts regionally
• Participated in state-wide awareness conference
RHODES STUDENT LEADERSHIP OFFICE ASSISTANT Fall 2009-Present
Wheaton College, Norton, MA
• Supported clubs and fundraising events
• Publicized activities and events for student involvement
• Networked students for a variety of causes and clubs
Co-Curricular Activities
WHEATON FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENT, Wheaton College, Norton, MA Summer 2011-Present
SECRETARY, Wheaton College Class Council, Norton, MA Fall 2010 - Present
CO-PRESIDENT, Wheaton College English Club, Norton, MA Fall 2010 – Present
MEMBER, Wheaton College Outdoors Club, Norton, MA Fall 2008 – Present