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New Haven, Ct

Undergraduate Researcher (PSYC493) for SELOC-ES at Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence/Education Collaboratory at Yale/Yale Child Study Center. Supports Dr. Christina Cipriano and team in research related to the Social and Emotional Learning Observation Checklist for elementary schools (SELOC-ES) by helping refine discrete SEL pedagogies, code classroom observation footage, and catalog discrete SEL pedagogy examples for the SELOC-ES training. Completed a literature reviews of SEL pedagogies and Racial Congruence as well as coded videos from numerous elementary school classrooms with submission of a report of discrete SEL pedagogies exemplars based on this coding. Supports lab in creation of infographics. Poster presenter on SELOC-E research at the 2024 SPR Conference in May 2024. Accepted poster presenter for the 2024 APA Conference in August.

Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States

Published two children’s books on social and emotional learning and created associated curricula for students, 1st through 4th grade, on topics including empathy development. Experienced grant-writer/fundraiser of $17,000+ cash/in-kind donations. Distributed over 5,000 copies of books to 110 school districts representing 400 schools and their 1st through 4th grade students as well as troops, Boys & Girls Clubs, and county libraries. Curricula offer learning objectives, “words to know,” discussion questions, and SEL - STEAM integrated projects. Produced virtual instruction videos to support homeschooling and COVID-19*

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Re-founded and currently leading YETI (2023-2024 academic year). Weekly serve as a tutor for New Haven area high school students. Fall semester of 2021 - Tutored math for a New Haven Academy junior to explain class concepts and build study strategies. Spring and Fall semesters of 2022 - Tutoring senior (then junior) at Engineering and Science University Magnet School on AP English, Chemistry and other coursework and advised on her college essays and overall college application process.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Supported CEOS trial attorneys in research, writing, and organization related to the prosecution and enforcement of federal laws protecting children from sexual exploitation and the distribution of obscenities. Conducted research focused on the intersection of psychology and the law, specifically regarding psychosexual evaluations, personality assessments, mental health, and developmental disorders of defendants. Analyzed and summarized FBI interviews for upcoming trial and other duties, as assigned.

Member of the MCC Executive Board. Develop and execute various events for Morse College students, as well as assist in the organization of weekly meetings to provide students with updates happening in their college community and hear their thoughts and concerns. Welcome first-year students and coordinate communication and updates through social media.

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Conducted research for the Executive Director on state policy initiatives. Completed a 50-state survey on family and business tax credits. Consulted with its Director of Philanthropy on updating fundraising systems through Google Ads, letter campaigns, donor development strategies, and trending social media platforms to build awareness and engagement to drive fund development

Supported the Chief Quality Officer and team on health system quality including the development of quality policies for monitoring patient and employee safety incidents. Assisted in quality reviews related to Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on hospital procedures and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) on vaccinations.

Green Bay, Wisconsin Metropolitan Area

Working as a social media and communications intern and volunteer for the Bellin Run and Bellin Women's Half Marathon helps me to effectively further my communication, marketing, and technology skills while giving back to great events and promoting community health. Win-Win!

Supported the General Counsel and legal staff on health system legal-related matters including provider disputes, patient care investigations, and risk management. Supported the development of employment policies including remote-work provisions. Created a filing system for real estate documents and also built an evidence room for the storage and retention of physical evidence introduced in historical legal disputes. Performed other tasks, as requested

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology/Education Studies, Senior

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi (Psychology Honors) Student Officer, Undergraduate Researcher at Yale Child Study Center's Education.

International Baccalaureate, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Chess Club President, JV Tennis Captain, Chinese Club, National Honors Society Officer and Tutor, Freshman.