Laura Hillman

Education
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI Enrolled September 2016
Major: Human Development and Family Studies Anticipated Graduation May 2020
Minors: Leadership Studies, Thanatology GPA 3.21
Awards; Weyker Thanatology Scholarship, “Yes I Can” campaign Sarcoidosis Scholarship
Work Experience
Kiddie Academy of Florham Park, Florham Park NJ October 2015-Present
Assistant
 Conduct activities with the kids
 Responsible for the well-being of children
 Assist teachers and directors in responsibilities, such as lesson plans
 Motivate children to learn by creating a positive environment
Dr. Pat Feinstein Child Development Center September 2018-Present
Student Assistant
 Mediate children’s actions in solving problems between other children and in transition periods
 Guide children around Providence
 Model behavior in ways that the children will know how to use materials and treat individuals around
them
 Attribute to classroom responsibilities
Nanny/Babysitting Fall 2014-Present
 Transport children to various activates
 Cook the children meals
 Help the children with homework and other daily task
Volunteer/Leadership Experience
Alpha Phi Omega September 2016-Present
Participant
 Participate in service trips in the community around URI
 Assist in planning events for the chapter

Treasurer January 2017-Setember 2018
 Created a budget for the organization, tracking each transition
 Made a calendar of dates that dues need to be in by
 Contacted APO headquarters about financials for the chapter
 Encouraged friendship and service among each member
URI Service Corps December 2016-Present
Participant
 Attended service trips to Louisiana and Rhode Island over spring breaks
 Practiced service over self
 Learned how natural disasters impact communities
 Embraced the culture of the area in
 Completed service projects with many different organizations
Trip leader May 2018-Present
 Recruited participates to attend Service trips
 Conducted Interviews
 Facilitate Pre and post trip meetings to educated participants on the area
 Train participants in skills that benefit their leadership abilities, such as social identities, active
listening, and what service really means.
 Research needs of the area that we could assist with
 Reached out to community organizations
  Work with co-leaders in the process of planning the trip
Best Buddies September 2016-December 2017
Peer Buddy
 Befriend with community members with disabilities
 Include community with disabilities to the URI community
 Assigned to one individual and meet one-on-one once a month
Delta Phi Epsilon April 2017- Present
Community Service Chair
 Connected with community organizations
 Communicated with team members to have successful events
 Created a welcoming environment for members
 Planned events to benefit organizations
Feinstein Civic Engagement Program September 2017-December 2018
Civic Engagement Leader
 Practiced the different aspects of service
 Lead different projects with students at URI
 Supported wellbeing of the community and the world as a whole
Volunteer Eco Students Abroad May 2018-June 2018
Participant
 Traveled to the Amazon in Ecuador
 Built bath houses for Napo village
 Taught English to children
 Emerged in the culture of different parts of Ecuador
Student Organization Leadership Consultant September 2018-Present
 Understand the needs of student organizations
 Develop agendas and retreat plans that are unique for each organization
 Lead a group of individuals in accomplishing their goals
Skills
 CPR and First Aid certification (American Heart Association) April 2017
 Safe Zone certified (University of Rhode Island) February 2018
Gallup Strengths: Responsibility, Empathy, Developer, Relator, Belief
VIA Values: Honesty, Kindness, Fairness, Gratitude, Spirituality