Isabella Leggett

Newburgh, NY 12553  (845)-500-2315  isabella3503@gmail.com

Achiever  Discipline  Harmony  Focus  Analytical

Education
University of Rhode Island (URI) – Kingston, RI May 2025
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology – Pre-Professional Physical Therapy Track
Honors Program
Minors: Leadership Studies and Biology
GPA: 3.99/4.00 President’s List: 1 semester Dean’s List: 1 semester

Relevant Coursework
Foundations of Health
Introduction to Exercise Science
Introduction to Leadership Issues
Facilitation-Consulting Skills

Related Experience
Leadership Ambassador, URI Welcome Days Apr. 2022
• Recruited incoming students for the URI Leadership Studies minor
• Connected with accepted students and their families
Volunteer, Peak Physical Therapy, Newburgh, NY Mar. 2022
• Shadowed a physical therapist, gained knowledge of people skills and patient care
• Observed doctor-patient interactions and learn basic exercises
• Washed sheets, cleaned beds, changed garbage, applied ice packs and heating pads to patients

Work Experience
Teacher’s Assistant, First Step at Kingston, Kingston, RI Sep. 2022 – Present
• Maintain cleanliness of classrooms
• Assist lead teachers with paper cutting, dish cleaning, projects, and preparing meals
• Connect with children by facilitating play and reading books
• Communicate with parents about child’s behavior
Physical Therapy Aide, Motion Sports Physical Therapy, Newburgh, NY May 2022 – Aug. 2022
• Prepared patients for physical therapy by applying heat and ice
• Welcomed and comforted patients by answering questions and accommodating requests
• Demonstrated exercise programs for patients and assist with exercises
• Did laundry and cleaned tables and equipment
Teacher’s Assistant, Butterhill Day School, Cornwall, NY Oct. 2020 – Present
• Collaborate with different teachers to best serve students
• Facilitate activities and instruct lessons in preschool and developmental kindergarten classrooms
• Feed, change diapers, play with, and care for infants ranging from 4 months to 1 year old
• Oversee afterschool program by distributing snacks, assisting with homework, and making games

Campus Activities and Community Involvement

RhodyTHON
External Director May 2022 – Present
• Delegate tasks to Hospital Relations Chair, Alumni Relations Chair, and Community Engagement Chair
• Coordinate, schedule, and organize events for miracle families
• Serve as the direct source of contact with Hasbro Children’s Hospital and miracle families
• Strengthen alumni relations within executive board
Stewardship Chair Sep. 2021 – May 2022
 Isabella Leggett
Newburgh, NY 12553  (845)-500-2315  isabella3503@gmail.com
Achiever  Discipline  Harmony  Focus  Analytical

•Collaborated with Alumni and External team to make organization more effective
•Personalized communication with Donor Drive, provide incentive for participants, hosted participation days,
and used social media to highlight the community
• Contributed to fundraising over $62,340 at the main dance marathon
Member, URI Pre-Physical Therapy Club April 2022 – Present
• Gain knowledge of physical therapy careers
• Collaborate with physical therapy students to learn basic physical therapy schools
Member, Student Organization Leadership Consultants Sep. 2022 – Present
• Learn and practice facilitation skills and debriefing techniques
• Cooperate with club members to complete energizer and initiative activities
Member, URI Best Buddies Sep. 2021– Present
• Establish connections with individuals in the program by attending events and meeting my buddy for walks, trips
to Subway, and breakfast at Dunkin Donuts
• Provide input on how to plan events and make the club more inclusive
• Educate the community on friendship, inclusiveness, and kindness, disabilities

Skills
CPR and First Aid Certified
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficient in Google Workspace

Clubs and Extracurriculars

Captain, Newburgh Free Academy Varsity Softball Mar. 2021 – June 2021
• Encouraged teammates, mentored younger players, and modelled excellence and accountability
• Assembled and disassembled equipment for practice and games
• Attended practice and games every day of the season and workouts during off-season
Member, National Honor Society Dec. 2020 – Jun. 2021
Secretary, Newburgh Free Academy Student Council Sep. 2020 – Jun. 2021
• Maintained an accurate record of all council meetings
• Recorded attendance of monthly meetings and created meeting minutes
• Monitored attendance of council members
Manager, Newburgh Free Academy Wrestling Team Nov. 2019 – Mar. 2021
• Calculated statistics, kept score, and recorded matches for the varsity wrestling team
Member, Treasurer, National Italian Honor Society Sep. 2019 – Jun. 2021
• Supervised financial aspects of the honor society
• Counted, collected, and reserved money for trips and investments
Player, Newburgh Free Academy Varsity Soccer Aug. 2019 – Apr. 2021
Member, National Science Honor Society May 2019 – Jun. 2021
Player, Tri State Angels Club Softball Apr. 2017 – Aug. 2020

Awards
Recipient, OCIAA Scholar Athlete Jun. 2021
• Highest student honor based on GPA, community engagement, and athletic achievements
Recipient, 2021 Lions Club Watch Award Jun. 2021
• Most prestigious award earned based on athletic ability, sportsmanship, honors, and class average
Recipient, Sportsmanship Award Jun. 2021
• Awarded for being a positive influence on the softball and soccer programs by providing tremendous leadership
skills, displaying respect and passion for the game, and earning the utmost respect of officials, coaches, and peers