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Chapel Hill, Nc, Us

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Completing independent project on children's understanding of others' surprise. Includes running participants, analyzing data, and drafting manuscript for publication

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Lead weekly lab meetings and direct communication with Principal Investigator; plan, organize, and manage tasks of other research assistantsConduct analyses on datasets examining effects of co-rumination in college-aged students; prepare data and posters for presentation

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Develop hypotheses and design studies with appropriate methods and populations. Facilitate experimental procedures on seven different projects, with research questions addressing infants’ experience of surprise-induced learning, children’s number learning, and infants’ and toddlers’ expectations of agents’ competence. Supervise and direct two undergraduate research assistants on two separate projects.Supervise and manage lab personnel, including graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, research assistants, and summer interns to ensure that 10+ studies run productively. Interview, hire, and train new lab members. Manage all lab purchases and allocate grant funds to appropriate projects. Responsible for administrative tasks such as recruiting participants, scheduling meetings, and maintaining records.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Conduct experimental procedures exploring infants’ expectations of agents’ competence; contact and recruit parents and children for participation in studies; code participant videos and analyze data; record information into database

Build relationships with and coach prepartum and postpartum mothers presenting with depression, anxiety, rage, and trauma symptoms. Employ techniques and theories from cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to aid clients with adaptive emotional regulation. Provide and review digital tools and exercises with clients for practice between weekly sessions. Create case conceptualization for clients based on presenting problems. Trained to assess suicidality, homicidal intent, and domestic and child endangerment.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Observe weekly therapy sessions between clinician and patient. Debrief and discuss at the conclusion of each session.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Conducted extensive literature review on anxiety disorders and bipolar disorder. Attended weekly meetings to discuss findings in preparation for conference presentation.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology, Writing Seminars

Activities and Societies: President and Event Coordinator, Psychology Undergraduate Steering Committee; Vice President for Psi Chi.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Tutoring Coordinator for National Honor Society; English and Math Tutor; Captain for the Varsity Swim Team; Gold.