GERALDINE GAONA

8100 N Mo Pac Expy #232 Austin, TX 78759 469-226-4594 ggaona@utexas.edu

Education

The University of Texas at Austin Bachelor of Science, May 2013 Human Development and Family Sciences The International Student and Scholar Services, The University of Texas at Austin, August 2009 Present Front Desk Receptionist Manage front desk and sign in international students to see advisors about various immigration issues Assist the office with programs to help welcome new students, visiting researchers, and professors Mr. and Mrs. Chelstrom, Austin, TX, August 2011 Present Child Care Provider Care provider for a two and a four year old; provide child care, including feeding, diapering, bathing, and dressing; provided developmentally appropriate activities Freshman Interest Group Mentor, The University of Texas at Austin, Fall 2010 First-Year Student Mentor Assisted students with transition from high school to college Prepared seminars for students on time management, studying tips, and other topics Introduced students to, and coordinated with various on-campus resources

Experience

Therapy Observation Experience Research

Little Tesoros Therapy Services, January 2013 March 2013, 24 hours Observed methods used to help children with developmental delays Assisted occupational therapists with childrens exercises and equipment Project SEED, The University of Texas at Austin Human Development and Family Sciences Practicum, 330 hours, Fall 2012 Project Coordinator Responsible for middle school recruitment for project Organized meetings and presented Project SEED for principals and faculty Prepared materials and was primary presenter for middle school classroom presentations Impact, volunteer organization, The University of Texas at Austin Member Spring 2011 present; Volunteer Coordinator, Fall 2012 present Responsible for seeking volunteer opportunities Communicate with community resources, organizations and volunteer coordinators Plan and participate in community volunteer events H.O.P.E, The University of Texas at Austin Medical Mission Trip, December 2010, 52 hours Provided medicine and recorded patient vital signs in villages just outside of Thies, Senegal Feed My People, Austin, TX, Spring 2011 present, 60 hours Prepare and serve breakfast for Austins homeless; interact with service recipients

Leadership

Volunteer Experiences