Research Assistant

Posted on: 2006-09-17

Experience Spring/Summer 2006 The George Washington University: Mothers and Babies Project Washington, DC Research Assistant  Research and analyze data regarding post-partum depression in Latina women.  Conduct statistical analysis and create subsequent reports.  Write term paper regarding the efficacy of internet-based research methods in psychological studies. Fall 2005 The Child Development and Diversity Program Copenhagen, Denmark Research Assistant  Researched and wrote summary paper on the differences between Danish and American early education and how both are affected by and reacting to immigration and multiculturalism in today’s classrooms.  Applied course work to reach conclusions regarding the Danish welfare state’s effect on early childhood development.  Observed and analyzed cross-cultural interaction of recently immigrated preschoolers. Fall 2005 Project Way Out: Rehabilitation Center for Drug-Using Adolescents Copenhagen, Denmark Intern  Counseled youth in life skills and conflict resolution.  Organized social and educational events for youth that foster youth independence from drugs and alcohol.  Facilitated center’s atmosphere to support the physical and psychological recovery of individuals of diverse backgrounds. 2001-2003 YWCA Resolve Family Abuse Center: Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence Charleston, West Virginia Volunteer  Counseled children of domestic violence victims.  Expanded counseling program to include art therapy.  Aided in the design of a plan of weekly after-school activities for children staying at the shelter. Education Junior The George Washington University Washington, D.C. Major: Psychology Minor: Statistics Cumulative GPA: 3.6 Additional Skills SPSS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, database creation, and conversational Spanish.