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Columbia, Sc, Us

Under supervision of a licensed psychologist, evaluated the psycho-educational and psycho-social functioning of pre-school, elementary, middle, and high-school students with learning, behavioral, and social challenges. Developed short-term recommendations to support student needs based upon areas of strength and growth. Presented findings to parents and caregivers. Under supervision of a licensed psychologist, provide therapy services to children and families using behavioral and ecological frameworks. Trained and supervised in the use of motivational interviewing techniques to promote engagement in therapy.

Support mentor training initiatives sponsored by Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention grant for Friends of the Children mentoring organization. Develop content for mentor training modules including Motivational Interviewing, Mentor Fundamentals, and Anti-Racism training.

Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

Research Experience: - Thesis: Domain Specific Impacts of Mentoring (Ant. Fall 2021)- Research Assistant for Friends of the ChildrenTeaching Experience:- Teaching Assistant for PSYC 227 (Psychological Statistics), PSYC 380 (Sport Psychology), PSYC 430 (Survey of Social Psychology)

Lead one-on-one lessons derived from customized learning plans for students ages 4-12. Instruct students with reading intervention approaches to establish foundational literacy skills. Write monthly reports to communicate to parents and classroom educators.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided daily instruction in math, reading, writing, and literacy to fifth and sixth grade students with learning differences. Designed lesson plans tailored to meet individualized learning needs. Supported the lead teacher in lesson preparation, placement testing (CMAT, QRI, WADE), and classroom management.

In the summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020, provided daily instruction that addressed student needs across five pillars of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Developed an individualized scope and sequence for nine – twelve elementary-aged students. Composed a detailed report for each student with strengths, progress, and continued needs for parents and teachers.

Managed a floor of 51 residents to promote academic excellence, address student needs, and encourage involvement in order to create a safe and productive living community. Planned and executed building-wide events in order to promote engagement, wellness, and diversity by collaborating with on-campus partners and other staff. Responded to emergency situations, supported students in crisis, documented policy violations, conducted rounds ofbuildings, and completed follow-up documentation and check-ins.

Wilmington, Delaware

•Worked as a member of the 5 person counselor team for weekly field trips, daily organized activities, and supervised lunch and classroom time for over 50 children ages 4-14

Wilmington, Delaware

•Helped high school students to interpret, outline, and revise specific writing assignments •Worked with individual students on a regular basis to determine areas of concern and kept an open level of communication with the student and the teacher to address specific issues•Served as a sit-in counselor for open office hours where any student could come and ask a question of the writing center

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, School Psychology

Master Of Arts - Ma, School Psychology

Ba, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Ultimate Frisbee, Residence Hall Association (RHA), AU Players Theatre GroupAmerican University Honors Program.

Psychology And Literature

•Attended the Liberal Arts & Sciences Honors College (University College Maastricht) of Maastricht University from August 2015-September.

High School

Activities and Societies: Student Newspaper Editor, Yearbook Editor, Writing Center Tutor, Student Faculty Council Member, Diversity Club.