Allyse L. Szkoda
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Allyse L. Szkoda

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Education
Springfield College, Springfield, MA August 2014-December 2017
Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies
Concentration: Medical Rehabilitation
Minor: Health Sciences
GPA: 3.44/4.0 Dean’s List: Spring 2015, Spring and Fall 2016

Work Experience
Franklin Academy East Haddam, CT June 2018 – June 2019
Professional Intern: Resided on campus to provide residential support to boarding
students. Taught CT DORS elective on career preparation. Assisted in scoring academic and psychological testing. Created mental health actions plans for students transitioning to college. Prepared and taught a literary studies course for eighth-graders.
Connecticut Youth Leadership Forum Storrs, CT July 2016, 2018, 2019
Counselor: Led Co-Counselors in empowering high school age youth with disabilities to reflect on their postsecondary goals and to start developing leadership and teamwork skills. Previous attendee.
Epilepsy Foundation CT – 2018 Advocacy Day March 2018
Participated in meetings and spoke with CT legislators to educate them about epilepsy and advocate for upcoming legislation.
Springfield College Academic Success Center September 2015-December 2017
Tutor: One on one tutor for professor approved classes. Assisted students in developing important study skills. Attended weekly training to improve tutoring skills.
CT Department of Rehabilitation Services June-August 2017
Rehabilitation Internship: Worked at both the administrative office (Hartford) and field office (New Britain). At the field office, participated in meetings with consumers
regarding vocational rehabilitation services such as on the job training and short-term
job experiences. Learned about the responsibilities of the administrative office; input
new database of administrative hearings and informal reviews; coordinated with vendors to create workshops for 16 to 21-year-olds.
Saint Clements Castle Portland, CT May 2016-Present
Server: Setup weddings and special events, provide efficient service throughout all
events, provide training as needed.
Brookdale Rocky Hill–Assisted Living Rocky Hill, CT May-July 2016
Practicum in Rehabilitation Services Intern: Created and facilitated enriching onsite
activities and weekly trips for elderly residents of the assisted living facility.
Springfield College Learning Support Services October 2015-January 2016
Notetaker: Provided organized, typed class notes to students with disabilities.
Springfield College Student Ambassador August 2014-May2016
Tour Guide: Led campus tours to prospective students and families with enthusiasm;
facilitated campus events such as open houses and information sessions.

Certifications
College Reading & Learning Association, International Tutor Training Program
Completed ITTP Level 1 November 2017
CPR/First Aid/AED August 2018

American Sign Language (Conversational)