Rebecca Bevacqua

83 Heritage Lane, LaGrangeville NY 12540 | (845)-625-7217 | rbevacqua@my.uri.edu

Education
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders
Cumulative GPA: 3.87

Kingston, RI | MAY 2017

Minor: Leadership Studies

Honors
Phi Eta Sigma Member (freshman honor society), National Society for Collegiate Scholars - Member, Deans
List- 2 of 2 semesters
Involvement
WOWW (Were Offering Women Wisdom)- a freshmen mentoring group for women
URISSLHA (University of Rhode Island Student Speech, Language, Hearing, Association)- a pre-professional
organization for communicative disorder majors or those who are interested in the field
URIGHT (University of Rhode Island Ghost Hunting Team)
URI S.A.V.E.S. (URI Students Actively Volunteering & Engaging in Service)
Community Services
Single-handedly organized an event with local retirement home in Rhinebeck, NY
Assisted in organizing and setting up for Relay for Life Events
Leadership Experience
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER FOR WOWW | University of Rhode Island |
Kingston, RI | SEPT 2014 PRESENT
Organizes and compiles multitude of member information
Designs scrapbook with yearly updates for alumni
Generates social media updates with latest news and events
URI 101 MENTOR/ CO-INSTRUCTOR | University of Rhode Island |
Kingston, RI | APRIL 2014 NOV 2014
Co-instructed 1-credit class seminar of 19 students
Provided leadership and guidance to first year students
Helped develop the growth of students individually, socially, and academically
Designed and facilitates activities
Used knowledge to help students become established at the university
Coached students on success strategies for managing freshman year
Work Experience
URI TOUR GUIDE | University of Rhode Island |
Kingston, RI | DEC 2013 PRESENT
Promotes the university in the best possible light to reach potential students
Addresses parent and student concerns about the university
Communicates effectively with a diverse group of people
LIFEGUARD | SplashDown Beach |
Fishkill, NY | MAY 2014 SEPT. 2014
Monitored recreational facility with up to 6000 guests daily
CPR certified
PART-TIME NANNY
2012 SEPT 2014
Guided the growth of children individually and academically
Served specific needs for the child(ren) and family
Supervised homework, meals, and daily routines
Delegated chores and responsibilities to the children
Served as a figure of authority when the parents were not present
Transported the children to/from school and extracurricular activities