Amanda J.

Desmarais
307 Pleasant Street, Somerset, MA 02726
508-493-8230 amandades99@gmail.com

EDUCATION

University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI Expected Graduation May

2021
Candidate for Bachelor of Science
Major: Health Studies Pre-Physician’s Assistant Curriculum GPA: 3.84
Minor: Leadership Studies
Honors: Dean’s List, Centennial Scholarship
Activities: Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, Dance Club, Rotaract Club, Autism Speaks, Rhodython

National EMS Institute August 2017

Emergency Medical Technician Basic Program
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Certification Number E0911703

Somerset Berkley Regional High School, Somerset, MA June 2017

Diploma, College Preparation
G.P.A.: 4.1
Honors: Principal’s List, National Honor Society, DECA

WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Child Care Provider, North Kingston, RI, Rehoboth, MA June 2017– present
 Supervised two elementary school children during the day
 Organized games and activities
 Prepared lunch and snacks

Volunteer Teaching Assistant, Mastery School of Independent Learning, Fall River, MA January 2015- May 2016
 Tutored elementary school students in Math, Science and English
 Submitted student progress reports to teacher

Activities

Advanced Competition Dance Team, Smith School of Dance, Somerset, MA September 2014 – June 2017
 Participated in Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz and Lyrical teams
 Competed in Starbound and Talent America National Competitions

Big Buddy, Somerset Berkley Regional High School, Somerset, MA September 2015 - June 2017
 Introduced freshmen to the high school experience
 Facilitated meeting teachers and staff
 Present program on bullying

Unified Sports Team, Somerset Berkley Regional High School, Somerset, MA October 2015 – March 2017
 Taught teammates with physical challenges the rules of basketball and track
 Participated in games and Massachusetts Special Olympics

Alpha Xi Delta, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI September 2017- present

  Sister of sorority
 Philanthropy of Autism Speaks
 Participated in Autism Speaks walk event
 Participated in Rhodython for the children’s hospital

Leadership Experience

Leadership Institute, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI September 2017

 Participated with 200 other students
 Built teamwork and leadership skills through facilitated activities and reflections

Awards

Horace Mann Award, Somerset Berkley Regional High School, Somerset, MA June 2016
 Awarded to students who showed excellence and dedication in school

Presidential Award, Somerset Berkley Regional High School, Somerset, MA June 2017
 Awarded to the students ranked top 10% in their graduating class