1. NICOLE CUNEO
ncuneo@umich.edu
(914)-874-7956
54 Forest Lake Drive, West Harrison NY 10604
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EDUCATION and CERTIFICATION
● Undergraduate-University of Michigan, expected graduation May 2018
● Harrison High School-IB Diploma, June 2014
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Worker for Sunfield Center, Movers and Shakers Program, September 2015- present
● Help adults and older teens diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder learn about healthy
lifestyle habits
● Create and play adapted versions of sport games
● Practice and promote appropriate social skills
● Engage in ongoing conversation to help model proper conversational behaviors
● Practice life skills
Support Worker for Teenagers with Cognitive/ Intellectual disabilities, September 2015-present
● Provide one-on-one social, emotional and academic support for students with cognitive
disabilities
● Create activities to facilitate discussion
● Create and play games that promote mathematical and strategic thinking
● Practice reading and listening skills
● Implement technology to facilitate learning-iPad applications
Services for Students with Disabilities-Mentor and Events Coordinator, September 2015-present
● Provide social support for students on the autism spectrum
● Create schedules to facilitate a positive work environment for students and staff
● Coordinate events to foster relationships and a positive overall group dynamic among the mentees
● Individualize plans to fit the social, emotional and academic needs of mentees
● Provide confidential advice and information
● Plan, implement and supervise events to promote recruitment opportunities, involvement on
campus and comfort in specific fields of work
Individualized Tutor-2013-present
● Implementation of unique diagnostic method for targeting individual student difficulties and
action plan for improvement
● Implementation of specific studying and test-taking methodology designed to efficiently and
accurately improve grades

2. ● Implementation of content, including review guides across the curriculum designed to streamline
information in highly practical ways to study
● Focus on literacy fluency throughout content and grade-levels to promote alignment with
understanding and the common core
Purchase Day Camp-Counselor, 2010-present
● Counselor for campers ages three through ten
● Develop skills and awareness with focus on teamwork, sportsmanship and confidence
● Facilitate weekly activities based on the theme of the week
● Responsible for managing twenty plus campers throughout the day and incorporating all campers
in the same activity, including those with restrictions and limitations such as asthma, Type 1
Diabetes and deafness
● Direct swimming lessons
● Coordinate and choreograph end of summer musical and dance performances
Purchase Community House- Activity Director and Receptionist, 2011- 2014
● Run self- directed activities for children ages five through eleven including sports and crafts
● Communicate with parents via phone and email
● Manage student food accounts
● Administer homework assistance
City Center Dance-Assistant Dance teacher, 2012-14
● Teach dance classes to children ages three to six
● Develop skills and awareness with focus on technique and confidence
● Responsible for managing over twenty children and incorporating all campers in the same activity
including those with learning and physical disabilities
Parties at the Plaza-Program Director, 2011-12
● Party planning including menu, food accommodations, decorations and activities
● Manage ice cream bar serving both children attending the parties and outside customers
● Organize theme-based gift bags
● Generate music playlists specific to specifications of each party
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
● Volunteer Chair for Autism Speaks, 2015- present
● Volunteer at an Ann Arbor food pantry Food Gatherers, 2014- present
● Supervise social media for Spack, 2014- 2015
● Co-founder and organizer of a teacher charity basketball game for Autism speaks, 2012-14
● President of school wide government organization selected by administration, 2012-14
● Dance Team Captain-performed for pep rallies, basketball games and charity events, 2012-14
● Member of Kids For World Health Club-fundraise and awareness of global concerns, 2010-12

3. SKILLS
● Google Apps-drive, docs, sheets, slides-cloud-based organization
● Microsoft office
● Social media for organizations and businesses-Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest
HONORS AND AWARDS
Cognitive Science Student Spotlight- January 2016
• Selected by the Weinberg Institute for Cognitive Science for taking the initiative to seek out
research and extracurricular activities to supplement education