Leah J.

Fitchett
105 Elm Avenue, Yardley PA 19067 – 267-907-4442 – ljfitch@udel.edu
Education
University of Delaware Newark, DE
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Honors Degree May 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Honors Degree May 2019
 Overall GPA: 3.78; DPD GPA: 3.84
Memberships and Certifications
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Student Member August 2018 - Present
ServSafe Certification March 2018
Practicum Coursework
Union Hospital Elkton, MD
Student Observer September 2018 – December 2018
 Analyzed patient charts for information relevant to medical nutrition therapy
 Observed health care professionals performing daily tasks such as ICU rounds
University of Delaware Early Learning Center (ELC) Newark, DE
Kitchen Assistant September 2018 – December 2018
 Prepared breakfast, lunch and snack for 250 students
 Presented a nutrition topic and food demo to a classroom of preschool children
 Produced a week-long sample menu to meet ELC guidelines
University of Delaware Dining Services Newark, DE
Dining Services Student February 2018 – May 2018
 Assisted dining hall employees with food preparation and service
 Observed behavior and work flow in a large scale foodservice facility
 Learned about large scale food production and food safety
Relevant Experience
Rittenhouse Village Memory Care Langhorne, PA
Dietary Services Associate January 2018 - Present
 Planning monthly menus
 Placing food orders
 Taking inventory of fridge, freezer and dry storage stock
 Preparing meals for residents according to the needs of all levels of care
 Cleaning production areas and dining rooms
University of Delaware Office of Academic Enrichment Newark, DE
Individual and Group Tutor September 2016 – Present
 Assisting students with help in subjects including mathematics, English, writing,
psychology, biology, chemistry and nutrition
Laboratory of Interpersonal Functioning and Experience at UD Newark, DE
Undergraduate Research Assistant February 2017 – December 2018
 Screened potential study participants for eligibility
 Conducted surveys and interviews with enrolled participants
 Collected and organized study data
ShopRite of Yardley Yardley, PA
Produce Clerk June 2016 – January 2017
 Made in-house vegetable and fruit platters for catering orders
 Stocked shelves with fresh produce
 Cleaned and maintained stockroom and prep areas to meet food safety standards
Activities/Leadership
Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Delaware (LCM at UD) Newark, DE
President May 2018 - Present
 Planning and facilitating executive board meetings
 Implementing projects and events agreed upon by members of the executive board
 Coordinating between LCM and its service group: Fellowship in Serving the Hungry
Event Coordinator May 2016 – April 2018
 Organized LCM’s annual fall fundraiser to benefit Fellowship in Serving the Hungry
 Planned social activities such as LCM’s annual spring retreat
 Attended executive board meetings
Pi Beta Phi Sorority, Delaware Alpha Chapter at the University of Delaware Newark, DE
Member February 2017 – Present
Academic Committee Chair February 2018 – December 2018
 Facilitated reward programs that promote the academic success of chapter
members
 Delegated responsibilities to academic committee members
University of Delaware Teaching Assistant Newark, DE
NTDT200 – Nutrition Concepts February 2018 – December 2018
 Assisted students with extra help on course material
 Conducted review sessions
 Proctored exams
Volunteer Experience
UDance Newark, DE
Volunteer February 2017 - Present
 Raising funds for the B+ Foundation, to support families of children with pediatric
cancer
 Participating in a 12 hour dance marathon to raise funds and promote awareness of
the B+ Foundation
Fellowship in Serving the Hungry (FISH) Newark, DE
Volunteer September 2015 - Present
 Packing boxes of nonperishable food for 60 local Newark families
 Distributing boxes of nonperishables, fresh products and household goods to families
University of Delaware Alternative Spring Break (UDaB) Crossville, TN; Baltimore, MD
Volunteer – Cumberland Trails Conference March 2018
 Built new lengths of the Cumberland Trail with community partners and members of
the Cumberland Trails Conference
 Learned about environmental conservation from community leaders in protected
areas of Tennessee
Volunteer – Living Classrooms December 2018 – January 2019
 Planned and facilitated a three day winter camp for students in the Baltimore area
from kindergarten to eighth grade
 Volunteered with soup kitchens and food distribution organizations to learn about
issues surrounding food insecurity