Worked on a project, utilizing structural equation modeling, looking at potential protective factors against suicidality (i.e., attempts and ideation) in a group high school students and how these factors affect suicidality into adulthood. Developed a study, submitted the IRB, and collected data from psychology students on campus. The aim of this study was to develop and validate a scale I created measuring protective factors against suicidal ideation in college students. Preliminary… Show more Worked on a project, utilizing structural equation modeling, looking at potential protective factors against suicidality (i.e., attempts and ideation) in a group high school students and how these factors affect suicidality into adulthood. Developed a study, submitted the IRB, and collected data from psychology students on campus. The aim of this study was to develop and validate a scale I created measuring protective factors against suicidal ideation in college students. Preliminary development and validation of the scale was done using item response theory. Show less

Over the past two years, I have worked in various statistics and research courses as a graduate teaching assistant. These courses include Intermediate Research Methods and Statistics, Research Methods in Psychology, Advanced Statistics, and Introduction to Statistics in Psychology. Responsibilities have included giving lectures to the students about various statistical techniques, grading assignments/papers, and helping students out with their statistical analyses using SPSS and R.

Assist on a study called: Stress Management in College Students. This study looks at the implementation of various stress management interventions and their viability of reducing stress in college students outside of a health care setting. Responsibilities have included assisting with writing the IRB proposal and determining measures to be used in the study; interviewing and assisting in the selection of undergraduate research assistants for the lab; training undergraduate research assistants… Show more Assist on a study called: Stress Management in College Students. This study looks at the implementation of various stress management interventions and their viability of reducing stress in college students outside of a health care setting. Responsibilities have included assisting with writing the IRB proposal and determining measures to be used in the study; interviewing and assisting in the selection of undergraduate research assistants for the lab; training undergraduate research assistants extensively in the various stress management interventions being utilized in the study, and general lab management procedures. Additionally, I have been involved in collecting data from participants for the study. This process includes informed consent, administration of surveys on qualtrics, and administration of various stress management interventions. Show less

Responsible for coordinating all psychology student research projects on campus. Helped facilitate sign-up procedures for introduction to psychology (PSY 1) students to sign up for research projects on campus. Head of the student-run IRB committee responsible for reviewing IRB proposals for all psychology research projects on campus. Head of the national Psi Beta National Research Project taking place on campus.

Research assistant in a clinical and forensic neuropsychology office. Assisted in conducting thorough literature reviews related to a variety of psychological subjects. Some of these subjects ranged from management and standard of care for suicidal patients, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, autism spectrum disorder, domestic violence, substance abuse disorders, to child custody evaluations. This research is critical for the composition of forensic reports used in the… Show more Research assistant in a clinical and forensic neuropsychology office. Assisted in conducting thorough literature reviews related to a variety of psychological subjects. Some of these subjects ranged from management and standard of care for suicidal patients, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, autism spectrum disorder, domestic violence, substance abuse disorders, to child custody evaluations. This research is critical for the composition of forensic reports used in the court. Assisted in the scoring of various neuropsychological batteries for patients in the office. Performed various office administrative duties, such as interacting with patients, providing them with paperwork, assisting with billing for psychological care, and scheduling appointments Show less

Responsibilities included checking on the patient’s multiple times throughout the day, inquiring about their well-being, helping them with any issues that they may have and problem solving accordingly.

Assisted Dr. Rachel Haine-Schlagel on the Parent Participatory Engagement Project (PPEP). This research focuses on the development and examination of various methods to improve parent participation in mental health services for children. Specific responsibilities included quantitative coding of parent and therapist therapy sessions; qualitative coding of therapist feedback interviews; assisting in the development of the qualitative code book; transcription of audio recordings of therapist and… Show more Assisted Dr. Rachel Haine-Schlagel on the Parent Participatory Engagement Project (PPEP). This research focuses on the development and examination of various methods to improve parent participation in mental health services for children. Specific responsibilities included quantitative coding of parent and therapist therapy sessions; qualitative coding of therapist feedback interviews; assisting in the development of the qualitative code book; transcription of audio recordings of therapist and parent interviews; article retrieval and endnote. Show less

Responsible for running an after school program with my own group of children.Responsibilities included implementing age appropriate activities for the children to engage in throughout their time in our care.

Worked one-on-one with an adolescent with Angelmans Syndrome during summer camp. Assisted him with self-care routines such as eating and using the restroom. Helped in engage him in activities with the other campers. Responsible for his emotional well-being during the time we were at camp and made sure that he felt happy and comfortable in every situation we encountered

Advised students in the psychology academic advising office. Primary responsibilities included completion and coordination of relevant paperwork, such as academic petitions and major/minor declarations, and helped students with any questions or concerns they may have had regarding the psychology major/minor. Thoroughly trained in helping students prepare for graduate school. Worked closely with and maintained strong relationships with other colleagues and professors in the psychology department… Show more Advised students in the psychology academic advising office. Primary responsibilities included completion and coordination of relevant paperwork, such as academic petitions and major/minor declarations, and helped students with any questions or concerns they may have had regarding the psychology major/minor. Thoroughly trained in helping students prepare for graduate school. Worked closely with and maintained strong relationships with other colleagues and professors in the psychology department office. Show less

Mentored underrepresented and underprivileged students about issues that young men and women face; such as sexual harassment, false images of beauty in the media, and taught them how to be empowered men and women. Engaged in active listening by watching body language, maintaining eye contact, and understanding which topic are difficult for the mentee to discuss.Trained in cultural competency in order to sufficiently interact with members of various cultures and learned to respond appropriately… Show more Mentored underrepresented and underprivileged students about issues that young men and women face; such as sexual harassment, false images of beauty in the media, and taught them how to be empowered men and women. Engaged in active listening by watching body language, maintaining eye contact, and understanding which topic are difficult for the mentee to discuss.Trained in cultural competency in order to sufficiently interact with members of various cultures and learned to respond appropriately to the various instances that they may face in their lives due to the communities in which they were raised. Show less

Responsible for running and maintaining my own classroom of 12-18 toddlers. Implemented very complex and well-thought out curriculum to improve basic skills for the children. Responsible for altering this curriculum to match each students individual learning needs. Solved behavioral and emotional problems of students by using positive guidance techniques specialized for each child. Utilized creative and new teaching methods to run my classroom and keep it engaging. Provided necessary care for… Show more Responsible for running and maintaining my own classroom of 12-18 toddlers. Implemented very complex and well-thought out curriculum to improve basic skills for the children. Responsible for altering this curriculum to match each students individual learning needs. Solved behavioral and emotional problems of students by using positive guidance techniques specialized for each child. Utilized creative and new teaching methods to run my classroom and keep it engaging. Provided necessary care for the children to be able to function efficiently throughout the day. Show less

Started out as a teacher’s assistant and was able to work up to being a preschool teacher. Observed and evaluated children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Organized and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development. Worked one on one with a child with sensory deprivation and helped to assimilate the program to his very specific needs.