Samantha Kearney

40 South Helderberg Parkway

Slingerlands, NY 12159
(518) 859-1719
kearney.sammie@gmail.com
skearney.weebly.com

Education
William Smith College, Geneva, NY May 2017
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Womens Studies GPA 3.69, Cum Laude
Concentration, Studio Art
Deans List, Spring 2014 Spring 2017
Helen Heath Scholar, Fall 2013

University College Maastricht, Maastricht, The Netherlands Fall 2015

Awards and Honors

Presidents Civic Engagement Award Spring 2017
Awarded to students who have demonstrated excellent civic engagement throughout their years at HWS
Art Kenney Memorial Scholarship Spring 2015
Awarded to students who exhibit exemplary civic engagement with the Geneva Community while at HWS
Psi Chi HWS Chapter, Psychology Honors Society Spring 2015
Admittance awarded to students who have demonstrated strong academic ability in psychology
Faculty Scholarship Fall 2012
Awarded upon acceptance to HWS for academic achievement in Bethlehem Central High School

Relevant Experience
Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes, Advocate, Geneva, NY January 2017 May 2017
Completed extensive training on the appropriate ways to provide guidance, assistance, and intervention for
those facing instances of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse
Worked as a respondent to calls of distress concerning sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse
HWS Sanctuary Campus Collective, Initiative Leader, Geneva, NY November 2016 May 2017
Worked with students, faculty, and staff towards equality across campus via grassroots organizing
Orchestrated and organized meetings of students and faculty interested increasing resources available to
students at risk of violence and deportation under the current presidential administration
Race and Racism Coalition, Coordinator, Geneva, NY January 2014 May 2017
Worked collectively with campus community to orchestrate events that prevent and address racism on campus
Boys and Girls Club of Geneva, Volunteer, Geneva, NY January 2016 May 2016
Helped local elementary students with homework while at the after school program during the school year
America Reads, Tutor, Geneva, NY January 2015 May 2016
Worked one-on-one with a second grade student to strengthen their reading abilities
Boys and Girls Club of Geneva, Summer of Service Intern, Geneva, NY June 2015 August 2015
Responsible for creating and orchestrating a summer-long educationally engaged art program for K-5th grade
students
Boys and Girls Club of Albany, Summer Program Mentor, Albany, NY July 2014 August 2014
Paired in a classroom with one other mentor responsible for approximately 20 kindergarten students
Created and employed daily lesson plans surrounding program topics of study

Skills & Training

Skills:
Strong artistic abilities in drawing, painting, and photographic design
Confident in web design abilities on platforms such as WordPress, Weebly, and Wix
Skilled in all Microsoft Office platforms
Training:
HWS Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training
Recognize and respond to suicide and crisis warning signs, and refer students to professional services