Emma Durante

Motivated and compassionate Communication Sciences and Disorders student with experience in teaching and tutoring. Skilled in creating individualized lesson plans and working with diverse populations. Passionate about supporting multilingual learners and helping clients reach their full potential. Known for strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.

• 05/24, 08/24, Shadow, For Goodness Speech, Warren, Connecticut, I shadowed at For Goodness Speech in Warren Connecticut, shadowing SLP Ashley Maturo. Ashley owns her own speech pathology practice and is the only clinician. I shadowed once a week, 8 hours, for the entire summer.
• 05/20, Present, Volunteer Coach, Middlebury, I help coach softball clinics when I am home during the summer for younger girls.

• 05/24, President's List, Achieved President's List honors at James Madison University for exceptional academic performance during the Spring 2024 semester.
• 06/24, Study Abroad, Ireland, Studied abroad in Ireland, focusing on culture, conflict, and communication. Gained valuable insights into the historical and social context of the Troubles, while enhancing cross-cultural communication and critical thinking skills.
• 12/24, Dean's List, Named to the Dean's List for outstanding academic performance during the Fall 2024 semester.

I am on track to graduate from James Madison University in 2025 with a major in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a minor in Teaching English as a Second Language. Following graduation, I plan to work as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant to gain hands-on experience while applying to graduate programs. My goal is to attend graduate school and pursue a career as a Speech-Language Pathologist, where I can support individuals in overcoming communication challenges and promote meaningful language development.

• 08/23, Present, Volunteer, FIRST lab at JMU, Harrisonburg, Assisted in setting up and breaking down clinical rooms for therapy sessions. Provided support in large group settings by engaging with families and supervising siblings. Observed live clinical sessions remotely, gaining insight into therapy techniques, clinician-client interactions, and family involvement in the intervention process.
• 02/24, Present, Research Data Analyst, FIRST lab, Harrisonburg,Entered and organized research data from previous years into Excel spreadsheets, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Analyzed and synthesized data to identify patterns and trends relevant to infant and toddler development. Contributed to research efficiency by maintaining detailed records and supporting data management for ongoing studies.
• 08/22, 05/24, Member, NSSHLA, Harrisonburg, I was a member in the National Student Speech Hearing Language Association in my Sophomore and Junior year. In this I volunteered and partook in various activities related to speech and hearing.