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Portrait of Hallie Smyth

Honor Society® member

Hallie Smyth

Teacher Assistant at Good Shepherd Center Daycare

  • University of Iowa
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders
  • Class of 2018
  • Swisher, Iowa

Member since December 2016

About

I am a junior at the University of Iowa in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program. I was unsure of what I wanted to do as a life long career, I went through three different majors and ended up with Speech Language Pathology. I knew I wanted to be in the medical field but anyone who knows me, knows that I don't do too well with blood and gory events. I love helping people and giving back to the community. Helping people communicate more effectively through numerous techniques and research is very rewarding. That's how I came up with Speech Language Pathology and now that I am in the program and learning more about it, it is exactly what I want to do. I can help any age group and work closely with other professionals as well.

Education

  • University of Iowa

    Speech Language Pathology

    2016 – 2018

  • Kirkwood Community College

    Liberal Arts

    2014 – 2016

Honors and awards

  • Dean's List

    All four semesters at Kirkwood Community College I was awarded on the dean's list with exceptional academics.

  • University of Iowa Honor Program

    When I applied to attend University of Iowa in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program I was accepted into the Honors program.

Goals and interests

Career goal

After I complete graduate school I hope to start my career in either a clinical or hospital setting. With the passion I have with children, I hope to give them my therapy and help them obtain normalcy in their speech and language.

Graduate school interests

With graduate school quickly approaching, I have decided I would like to stay in Iowa and complete my degree at either the University of Iowa or the University of Northern Iowa.

Outside the classroom

If I'm not studying or in class, I am usually relaxing and hanging out with friends and family. I enjoy nannying, going to Iowa football games, volunteering, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Experience

  • Teacher Assistant

    Good Shepherd Center Daycare

    May 2014 – May 2018

Volunteering

  • Booster Club Volunteer

    Prairie Booster Club

    Aug 2016 – Aug 2018

Additional information