RESUME BASICS

Your resume is not a static document. It may be used to apply for jobs/internships, scholarships,
graduate/professional programs, or for networking. The key is to tailor your document to highlight your
relevant qualifications for each situation. The following sample is meant to present a single, possible
style. Your resume should reflect your own interpretation, style, and experience. Consider the following
when creating your resume:

Special Considerations
Length: Typically, professional resumes are two pages, but ultimately, the expected length of a resume
depends on the requirements of the position and the expectations of the field/industry.

Style: Utilize a traditional resume style which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills,
experience, and qualifications for professional practice within your field.

Unique Sections: Include relevant (or required) certifications, licensure, or other qualifications (that are
required or preferred) as well as field-specific skills, methodologies, and experience with applicable
client/patient populations.

Other Things to Keep in Mind: Your document should be easy to scan (read) and your content
quantifiable/qualifiable. To do this, condense and organize your content according to what is required
and relevant to the position and organization to which you’re applying.

Organization & Layout

• Organize content according to what is required and relevant to the position or program.
• Use margins (.5 to 1-inch), sections, or columns to balance and organize your content.
• Balance the content of your resume using left and right justification, spacing, and tab settings to
draw attention to relevant information – remember consistency is key.

Fonts & Style

• Use a font that is clear and easy to read at-a-glance.
• Adjust the size (10-12 pts, typically) based on the font.
• Incorporate style elements like bold, italics, CAPITALIZATION, and underline to draw
attention to the most important parts of your resume.
• Each style element should emphasize a single type of information.

Sections & Information

• Create section titles that market your experiences and align with what an employer or program is
looking for.
• Select what you choose to include (ex. education, certifications/licensure, experiences,
knowledge, skills, community outreach, leadership, etc.) based on what is required and relevant
within the job/program description.
• List section information in reverse-chronological order with the most recent, relevant content
first.
• Format your content to make it easily accessible to the reader - it is much easier to skim bullet
points for information than paragraphs.
• Be concise but thorough – do not ramble or use irrelevant “filler” words.
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EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) Anticipated Graduation: May 2023
Master of Science: Speech-Language Pathology

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point May 2021

Bachelor of Science: Communication Sciences and Disorders
Minor: Psychology

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

• BLS / CPR / AED - certification current (exp. July 2022)
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency (pending receipt of DSPS)
• Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology Licensure (pending receipt of DSPS)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
• National Student Speech Language Hearing Association, current member
• Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Association, current member

EXPERIENCE
Advocate Aurora Medical Center Summit, Oconomowoc, WI February 2023 - Present
Clinical Externship
• Evaluated, planned, implemented individualized treatment, and monitored patient progress to meet adult
and pediatric patient’s needs in acute, inpatient rehab, and outpatient rehab settings.
• Performed bedside dysphagia evaluations and conducted video fluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS).
• Accurately and efficiently completed patient records using Epic software.
• Worked collaboratively with members of interdisciplinary team to promote and support positive and
professional patient care, referring patients to other providers when necessary.
• Co-led Parkinson’s disease groups; Participated in multidisciplinary rounds in the ICU.

Sylvan Crossing Reminiscence Therapy, Stevens Point, WI November 2022 - January 2023
Graduate Clinician – Off-Campus Placement
• Provided reminiscence and validation therapy to residents experiencing moderate to severe dementia.
• Interacted with the geriatric population with memory care needs.
• Discussed personally relevant information with patients to stimulate meaningful memories.
• Followed and responded to patient lead conversation thoughtfully.
• Provided meaningful pictures, photographs, games that might spark warm conversation.
• Provided empathy, kindness, and compassion towards patient to ensure safe and warm environment.

Portage County Healthcare Center (SNF), Stevens Point, WI September - December 2022
Graduate Clinician – Off-Campus Placement
• Administered and analyzed cognitive-linguistic assessments for geriatric clients.
• Planned and delivered individual therapy for diagnoses, including cognitive-linguistic disorders, strokes,
Parkinson’s Disease, dysphagia, dysarthria, various voice disorders, and non-verbal AAC users.
• Completed bedside swallow evaluations and provided dysphagia therapy for rehabilitating swallowing
function.
• Created an aphasia friendly communication book and an AAC medical communication book.

UWSP Speech Language and Hearing Clinic, Stevens Point, WI September 2021 - August 2022
Graduate Clinical Practicum
 • Established effective treatment goals consistent with client needs to include: Children (fluency and fluency
disorders, social aspects of communication and articulation disorders) and Adult patients populations
(expressive / receptive language, cognitive and social aspects of communication, fluency disorders, and
augmentative and alternative communication modalities).
• Provided counseling to a wide age range of individuals with various communication needs.
• Educated client and caregivers with effective strategies to aid with communication at home.
• Recorded data accurately and reported progress through consistent treatment notes.
• Performed informal and formal assessments with a diagnostic team with corresponding report.
• Programmed appropriate symbols and implemented treatment strategies via augmentative and alternative
communication device.

Special Olympics Wisconsin, Stevens Point, WI June 2022

Hearing Screening Volunteer
• Provided hearing screenings and educational materials to participating athletes and families during
summer Olympic events.

Private Family Care - Waterloo, WI June 2019 - August 2021

Family Respite Provider
• Provided care for adult with Down Syndrome; provided transportation to community functions and local
organizations; followed routine schedule to assist client.
• Utilized strategies for client to use in overcoming expressive communication difficulties (resulted in
reduced escalation of frustration-related communication).

Mile of Music Hearing Screenings, Appleton, WI August 2021

Hearing Screening Volunteer
• Administered 30+ hearing screenings and helped make over 100 ear molds for musicians in collaboration
with audiologists from Fox Valley Hearing Center.

Disability & Assistive Technology Center, Stevens Point, WI September 2020 - May 2022
Office Assistant
• Set up appointments and provide resources for students that need accommodations.
• Assist in providing accommodations by administering student tests.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & SUPPORT

• Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin, volunteer 2019 - Present
• North Haven Assisted Living, Stevens Point, WI 2020 - Present
• Alzheimer’s Walk Registration Volunteer, Park Falls, IL 2021
• Whispering Pines Memory Care Facility, Stevens Point, WI 2019 - 2020
• Park Falls Senior Living Center, Park Falls, IL 2018