Sara

Jonas
607 S. Aurora St, Apartment 3-1 ~ Ithaca, NY 14850 ~ 508-505-1185 ~ sjonas1@ithaca.edu

Education
Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY Anticipated Graduation

Bachelor of Science in Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology May 2020
Education Studies Minor
GPA: 3.83

Sharon High School, Sharon, MA Aug 2012- June 2016

Graduate

Honors and Scholarships
Dean’s List: Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019
L. Hill and A. Newens Scholarship
Leadership Scholars Program
Oracle Honor Society
The Peggy R. Williams Award for Academic and Community Leadership

Clinical Experience
Sir Alexander Ewing Speech and Hearing Clinic, Ithaca, NY Sept 2019- Dec 2019
Observer
• Completed 25 hours of clinical observation in addition to classroom instruction
• Highlighted the ASHA Big 9 areas during observations

Longview Senior Living Community, Ithaca, NY Sept 2019- Dec 2019

Communication Partner
• Met with a resident with memory impairment in the community weekly
• Motivated the resident to engage in conversation to maintain cognitive skills and execute communication
strategies to help mitigate memory loss

Beverly J. Martin Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Classroom, Ithaca, NY Sept 2018- Dec 2018
Student Teacher
• Completed 25 hours while supervising end of the day activities and dismissal
• Provided help with the students when transitioning from activities

South Hill Elementary Kindergarten Classroom, Ithaca, NY Jan 2018- May 2018
Student Teacher
• Assisted during classroom mornings for 50 hours
• Performed literacy activities with small groups of students and guided students who needed extra help during
full class lessons

ALYN Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel May 2017- June 2017
Intern
• Worked 132 hours in a special needs classroom with young children diagnosed with a variety of developmental
delays and physical difficulties.
• Assisted teachers with daily classroom activities and aided physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech
therapists with treatments and group therapies

Professional Experience
Sir Alexander Ewing Speech and Hearing Clinic, Ithaca, NY February 2019- Present
Clinic and Materials Room Assistant
• Monitor all therapy materials, including diagnostic tests, assessment aids, and sound equipment
• Maintain organization of the clinic’s supplies and resources and arrange recordings and viewings of therapy sessions
• Supervise the reception desk, answer phones, and organize patient files

Cohen Camps Dor L’Dor Leadership Trip, Israel May 2019- August 2019
Staff Member/ Counselor
• Collaborated with American and Israeli staff to strengthen leadership skills of 115 16-year-olds
• Created and facilitated leadership programs and community building activities
• Nurtured a supportive and safe environment for all members of the trip


Camp Pembroke, Pembroke, MA June 2015- August 2018

Department Coordinator, Bunk and Specialty Counselor
• Worked a total of 144 hours a week each summer as a bunk counselor, maintaining the mental and physical health of
10-15-year-old girls.
• Organized all activities within the Dance department, including staff scheduling and inter-camp competitions
• Designed choreography for various age groups as well as helped to plan whole camp activities

Ithaca College Admissions Office, Ithaca, NY Sept 2017- May 2018
Admission Ambassador
• Contacted perspective Ithaca College students and families about their interest in attending IC
• Addressed questions from both students and parents, shared personal experiences, and communicated Ithaca College’s
mission statement
• Maintained and updated the Admissions Office records

Campus Involvement and Volunteer Experience
IC Unbound Dance Company, Ithaca, NY Sept 2016- Present
Executive Board Member, Choreographer, Dancer
• Collaborate with other Executive Board members to organize events and execute full company meetings, events, and
performances
• Facilitate communication between all 75 company members
• Participate in volunteer performances at Ithaca College, such as Admissions Open Houses and Relay for Life

IC Challah for Hunger, Ithaca, NY Sept 2016- Present

Hunger Advocacy Chair
• Lead weekly challah bread bakes and sales to raise money for local food banks
• Engage members in discussions about food insecurity on college campuses
• Raised over $1000 during the 2018-2019 year

Ithaca College Leadership Scholars Program, Ithaca, NY Sept 2019-Present

Leadership Scholars Mentor
• Guide first-year students through their transition to college
• Provide students with resources to create an understanding of program requirements

Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology Department, Ithaca, NY Sept 2017- Present
Student Representative
• Assist faculty members and professors with information sessions and tours of the Ewing Speech and Hearing Clinic
• Respond to questions asked about the program
• Represent students from the major and share personal experiences