Michelle Marie Neumann, B.A.
(225) 335-0515
mneum2@lsuhsc.edu
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Education
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2005– 2009, Saint Joseph’s Academy (SJA), Baton Rouge, LA
2009– 2013, Louisiana State University (LSU), College of Humanities and Social
Sciences, Baton Rouge, LA
o GPA: 3.19 GPA in COMD: 3.03
o Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders
o Date awarded: May 2013
2013– present, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) School of
Allied Health Professions, New Orleans, LA
o Current GPA: 3.52
o Graduate student enrolled in Master’s program for Speech-Language Pathology,
anticipated graduation May 2015
Professional Society Membership
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2011– present, National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
Member
Honors and Achievements
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2009– 2013, Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) scholarship recipient
Fall 2013– present, Completion of Graduate level Clinical Practicum hours:
o Evaluation (child and adult): 57 hours, 15 minutes
o Treatment (child and adult): 200 hours
Leadership & Campus Involvement
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2006– 2009, Student Council Class Representative for Saint Joseph’s Academy
2005– 2009, Member of Saint Joseph’s Academy Swim Team
o 2008, Voted Team Captain
o 2007 and 2008, Received Varsity Letter
2008– 2013, Active member of Best Buddies Club, a non-profit organization where
students interact with adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
April 2012, Participated in Autism walk
2009– 2013, LSU Phi Mu Sorority member
o 2011, Elected Corresponding Secretary of the Executive Board
o October 2011, Voted to the Slating Committee by my pledge class. Slating
committee is a group of selected non-biased individuals who display leadership
qualities. The slating team’s purpose is to interview potential executive board
members and choose the board members for the following year.
o April 2011, Voted funniest Phi Mu
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o 2010, 2011, and 2012, Played a role in Sorority Recruitment Play
2009– 2013, Volunteer LSU member
2009– 2013, Tiger Athletic Foundation (TAF) member
2010, Phi Sigma Pi Honor Society membership offer
2010, National Society for Leadership and Success membership offer (Sigma Alpha Pi)
August 2013, Attended local National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
(NSSLHA) Fundraiser
October 2013, Participated in local NSSLHA Garage Sale
November 2013, Attended American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Conference in Chicago, IL
February 2014, Attended Communication Sciences and Disorders Campbell Conference at
Southeastern Louisiana University
Community & Public Service
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April 2011– June 2013 (~2 hours/week), Miracle League at Cypress Mounds Volunteer:
Miracle League is a baseball league consisting of children with mental and physical
disabilities ages 18 and younger. Stood alongside the kids and provided assistance to the
players in any way they needed it. In addition we cheered everybody on and helped create
a positive atmosphere.
September 2012– November 2012 (~3 hrs/week), Volunteer at Charlie’s Place Respite
Center. Underwent a brief training, which taught methods of care and interaction with
individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I met a number of individuals who taught me
dedication and compassion.
August 2012, Participated in the Zumbathon fundraiser benefiting the Arc Baton Rouge.
January 2012– May 2012, Service Learning at Highland Elementary. Under the
supervision of Dr. Janet Norris, I participated in service learning through the Center for
Community Engagement, Learning, and Leadership (CCELL). I tutored children weekly
throughout the spring semester of 2012, recording their progress after each visit. This
service learning experience was in conjunction with COMD 4382.
Fall 2009, Summer 2013, Participated in Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge.
Assisted with the construction of local homes in New Orleans and Baton Rouge during
first semester in college, and again during first semester of graduate school.
May 2009 to December 2010, varies greatly, St. Aloysius Church Parish Member. In
college, I have had the opportunity to give back to the church I grew up going to. I have
volunteered at the annual fair and I attend parish masses and events. I have had the joy of
becoming close with so many families and it has been fulfilling to give back to the
community that gave so much to me as a child.
Work Experience
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Spring 2010 (~4 hrs/week), Nursery Worker at local Church
May 2006– August 2012 (~18 hrs/week), Assistant Coach for Kenilworth Swim Team.
o May 2012– August 2012, Selected as Head Coach. As co-head coach of the team, I
was responsible for devising a daily practice regimen and coaching all ages on the
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swim team. Some duties included delegating specific tasks to assistant coaches,
emailing/communicating with all parents, and swim meet preparation.
2006– 2012, Private Swim Lesson Instructor for kids ages 3-11.
April 2006– July 2008 (~15 hrs/week), Kenilworth Club Lifeguard; certified lifeguard &
CPR. Completed a lifeguard and CPR certification course and worked at Kenilworth Club
as a lifeguard for three years, renewing certification as necessary.
o April 2006– present: CPR Certified
2006– present, Dogsitting and Housesitting. My family has a large number of pets,
including pigs, and I absolutely love animals. I take care of families’ homes and/or pets
while they are out of town or working.
January 2011– June 2011, Private Tutor
January 2011– present, Nanny/Babysitter. Assist my neighbor by driving her three
children to and from school, sports, and other extracurricular activities.
Interests and Extracurricular Activities
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Owner of pet chickens, pigs, cats and dogs
Trail runner
Self-taught artist
o Candidate for Frenchmen Art Market. Submitted artwork to the Frenchmen Art
Market and was granted approval to sell my pieces.
o July 2014, Participated in and sold artwork at the Piety Street Market
o August 2014, November 2014, Sold artwork at Hammond Downtown
Development District events.