Maura Johnston Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Baltimore, Md, Us

• Serve as a liaison between the Graduate Student Organization and the academic community to improve educational effectiveness by monitoring academic conduct and approving programs, policies, and resource utilization• Communicate updates on behalf of 1000 graduate students at bi-weekly meetings with elected members from academic departments, administrators, and the chair of the faculty and vote on topics surrounding diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice

Baltimore, Md, Us

• Selected by cohort to discuss and address issues relevant to the operations of the CPC program, to work to develop and improve the program, and to address ongoing issues and concerns• Serve as a liaison between the 2023 cohort and the CPC committee at monthly meetings

Columbia, Maryland, Us

• Attend monthly communications committee meetings with other masters and doctoral graduate students studying psychology in Maryland • Develop and organize professional development events in areas including social justice, advocacy work, diversity, mentorship, and networking • Create infographics and marketing materials for MPAGS events • Post content to social media accounts to generate thoughtful interaction among members• Assist other committees with communications/advertisement about events

College Park, Md, Us

• Conducted experimental tests with 100+ participants completing informal learning activities via Zoom• Created and distributed online surveys to participants using Qualtrics • Post graphics on social media platforms to attract participants • Clean data using R on children’s social interactions with adults and peers to learn how play promotes their thinking in mathematics and problem solving

College Park, Md, Us

• Planned and prepared lesson plans for various ages ranging from infancy-adulthood• Responsible for teaching children and adult water confidence and safety skills• Instruct 3 group classes and 6 individual lessons for 10 hours a week

College Park, Md, Us

Basic Helping Skills - Research and Practice: Theories and research regarding effective helping relationships, with a focus on applications to counseling and psychotherapy. Students will practice helping skills with each other and will conduct research projects evaluating their helping skills.• Co-lead weekly lab sessions with a graduate teaching assistant • Demonstrate and practice helping skills relating to counseling psychology with a group of 13 students• Grade and provide feedback on classwork, exams, and research projects

College Park, Md, Us

Developmental Psychology: Survey of research and theory of psychological development from conception through childhood, stressing physiological, conceptual and behavioral changes, and the social and biological context in which individuals develop.• Design content for Developmental Psychology Course • Generate exam questions and grade exams and other course work• Provide help to students by facilitating discussion boards, meetings, and responding to emails• Collaborate with a team of 8 to help create a positive learning environment

• Create and design blog posts on various mental and physical health topics• Enhance engagement on social media platforms • Connect and communicate with mental health professionals in 32 states • Grow brand awareness by utilizing marketing strategies• Research mental and physical health topics

• Assisted Pediatric Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech & Language Pathologists, BCBA/ABA Therapists, Child Psychologists, Music Therapists, and Pediatric Social Workers.• Developed and led three, week-long summer camps for children with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, sensory processing dysfunction, learning disabilities, feeding impairment, orthopedic and neurological impairment.

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

• Supervised 3 pools of swimmers to ensure water safety • Enforce the rules of the Italian Center• Conducted checks on water and equipment to maintain safety

Master Of Science - Ms, Clinical Professional Counseling

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology

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