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Christina Silva

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My life goal is to pursue my passions while contributing back to my community. I hope to do this as a Speech and Language Pathologist. I am a graduate student at Emerson College studying for my Master of Science in Communication Disorders. A few months ago, I decided I need a career change. After 2 years in my role, I quit my job in corporate sales and started working with autistic students as a Registered Behavioral Therapist. I did this to gain experience while applying to a graduate program. Now that I've been admitted, I need help funding it! While in school, I hope to volunteer in my community to gain important and relevant experience as a speech pathologist. During this time I will need to gain skills in all areas of speech pathology and I plan to work in both a hospital and school setting. After earning my degree, I want to work in a hospital to diagnose and assess eating, swallowing, and speech disorders in adults and pediatrics. I also want to give back to my community and volunteer in underfunded schools and communities to make therapy and speech resources available to students who cannot afford private therapy. I am applying for scholarships to focus my time on studying and volunteering in my community rather than working through school. I will be relying on financial aid, scholarships, and grants to fund my school and living expenses. I appreciate your consideration, and I hope you can help me pursue a career in Speech and Language Pathology. Christina Silva

Education

Emerson College

Master's degree program
2020 - 2022
  • Majors:
    • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other

University of California-Merced

Bachelor's degree program
2013 - 2017
  • Majors:
    • Political Science and Government, General
  • Minors:
    • Accounting and Business/Management

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

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  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Speech Language and Pathology

    • Dream career goals:

      Speech therapist working in a clinical setting with children or adults.

    • Business Development Associate & NSF-I Coordinator

      UC Merced Office of Business Development
      2016 – 20171 year
    • Registered Behavioral Therapist

      Play ABA
      2020 – Present4 years
    • Business Development Representative

      SocialChorus
      2017 – 20192 years
    • Business Development Representative

      Salesforce
      2019 – 20201 year

    Sports

    Volleyball

    Varsity
    2010 – 20177 years

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      San Jose Homeless Shelter — Volunteer
      2011 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Surf for Life - Costa Rica — Volunteer
      2019 – 2019
    • Volunteering

      El Camino Hospital — Volunteer
      2009 – 2014

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

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