Provide complete care for the children in the employer's home, and additionally any activities that correspond to their care in order to create a healthy and caring atmosphere in which the children can thrive and develop. Childcare positions may also include housework responsibilities. Skills developed in childcare are: patience, multitasking, working independently and collaboratively with parents/guardians.

Job description similar to the requirements of a Nanny, but is instead completed on an as-needed basis for a multitude of families for date-nights, vacations, school days off, etc.

My first job began at Kamp Kearney, a summer position in which I spent all my time as a daycare assistant. During this time I was able to not only develop an understanding of what a child needs, but also recognize my love for a caregiving role.

Independent study that involves collaboration with a research mentor on a hands-on research project.ACURA students are expected to code and enter data into a computer database (SPSS) for subsequent analysis, and prepare materials for presentation at the Annual ACURA conference. In addition, I will also be submitting this research as a poster for the Eastern Psychological Association conference.

Peer Counselors are trained in counseling skills and receive ongoing supervision from CAPS licensed mental health professionals. Counselors attend a weekly advanced seminar as well as a five-hour advanced training led by a licensed therapist who specializes in clinical supervision.Peer Counselors provide Penn State Abington students with access to confidential support for navigating life transitions, decision-making processes, relationships, and other challenges of life as a student.

A longitudinal study conducted on face memory ability, funded by The National Science Foundation (NSF). The purpose of this research was to understand how factors about a person influence their ability to remember faces, as well as how factors about a person’s face influence the way perceivers remember those faces.