Welcome

Hello and welcome to my blog! I hope this blog helps to inform you a little bit more about myself. The purpose of this blog is for you to learn about who I am, my career goals, and about my past work and volunteer experiences.
I am currently a junior at The College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ. I am planning on attending graduate school for Speech Pathology once I graduate in May, 2010. I am very excited to become part of this profession as I have always been very interested in education and the health field.
Currently I am working part-time as a hostess at The Witherspoon Grill in Princeton, NJ while attending college as a full-time student. Also, I have been volunteering the last two years on campus with a group called Career and Community Services. This group is a program which gives mentally disabled students a chance to attend college. I assist the students with their school work and in the classroom. I really am enjoying working with these students and I believe it is a great learning experience for the field I plan on getting involved with.

Please enjoy exploring my blog and learning more about me!

Academic Experiences

Over the past three years that I have attended college, I have created a strong portfolio of work in my courses. I have various research projects and papers from my Communication Studies classes as well as my Communication Disorders classes that I would like to share with you. These pieces of writing and presentations show my strong research, writing, and creative skills.


Communication Disorders
1) Research paper on bilingualism and second language learners
2) Observation paper on the use of communication and language of children

Communication Studies
1) Research paper on self-esteem issues in men and women
2) Persuasive flier on pet adoption
3) Public Relations plan for Jan's Sweet Shoppe, Pennington, NJ

Powerpoint Presentations
1) Self-esteem in men and women



2) Framing Barak Obama

Work Experiences

I have had various jobs throughout the years where I have worked with all types of people. I have learned a lot of great skills from my past work experiences such as patience, responsibility, and time-management skills. Please take a look at my resumé for more information on my previous employment.

Camp Y, Scotch Plains, NJ - Over the past six summers I have worked at this day camp. I have supervised children ages 4-10 and have also been responsible for campers on daily trips throughout the tri-state area. I have worked with and assisted campers who have had various special needs. The pictures below show me with some of my campers and fellow counselors.

YMCA - After School Program, Hopewell, NJ- From August 2007-June 2008, I assisted children ages 4-11 year old with their schoolwork as well as helped to plan activities for the students after school. I worked four days a week with the students and really enjoyed getting to work with so many different types of children.

Speech Pathology

I have been asked the question many times"Why do you want to be a speech pathologist?" Since before I started college I always knew I wanted to become part of a profession where I would be able to help individuals. A person's ability to speak and communicate is one of the most important skills to have. I am very lucky that I have never had any problems or disorders with my speech and would like to take my good fortune to help individuals who need it.

I believe becoming a speech pathologist will be a very rewarding and exciting career as I will be able to work with so many types of people. I am a very hardworking and dedicated person and hope to make a difference in other people's lives!