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Hello,
I am a college senior graduating in May of 2010 from American University with a degree in psychology and a concentration in child and family psychology. I have clinical research, individual family, and classroom setting experience. I am able to work effectively with others and individually. I have a wonderful rapport with others and excel in discussing personal problems and emotions with others. Most importantly, I enjoy assisting others and solving problems. Below is my resume.
Thank you for your time and I hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Danielle Spiker
DANIELLE SPIKER
4100 Massachusetts Avenue NW Apt. 719, Washington, DC 20016, 704-608-6496, email: spiker.danielle@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
Copenhagen University, DIS Copenhagen, Denmark European Culture and History Program May 2009
American University, Washington, DC BA, Psychology Minor: Literature May 2010
Honors: Overall GPA: 3.85/4.0, Deans Scholarship, Barnard Scholarship, Dean's List
Relevant Courses and Projects:
Honors Capstone Independent Study August 2009-Present
* Researching the inability of difficulty in interpreting social cues and conducting social interactions within Autisic children populations with an emphasis on the cognitive behavioral therapies associated with newly researched treatment methods including social stories, RDI, and peer group interactions.
Research Methods in Psychology August 2009- Present
* Conducting an original empirically-based study on the effects of co-rumination among mother and daughters on the mother Җdaughter relationship in contrast to previously researched negative effects on close same-sex peer relationships among female students.
Honors Supplement to Child Psychology Course August 2008-December 2008
* Studied the effects of birth order through natural observation of a family with three children aged 1, 4, and 6. Used theory and research studies in combination with my observations to create an analysis of birth order theory.
Abnormal Psychology and Society January 2008-May 2008
* Explored the issue of whether pornography promotes rape or not and the factors that can cause rape in a six page analysis paper.
Psychology as a Natural Science January 2008- May 2008
* Constructed and distributed a 21 question questionnaire in order to find a correlation between stress levels and the amount and level of physical exercise per week with two other students.
University College- Macroeconomics August 2007- May 2008
* Wrote ten page paper focused on the effects of the fall of Communism on the economic institutions of Eastern European along with four of my peers.
EXPERIENCE:
Uniformed Services University
Department of Psychiatry
The Clinical Psychophysiology and Psychopharmacology Lab
Bethesda, MD CPPL Intern August 2009-Present
* Download contact information, complete 2 to 3 health screenings per week involving measuring EEGS and EKGS, administering and evaluating C-DIS, BIS-11, IRS, IOWA-Gambling Task, and other psychological evaluations, enter participant data each week for a total of approximately 8 to 10 hours per week.
Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
Sjakket Afterschool Program Volunteer English Teacher January 2009- May 2009
* Attended Sjakket afterschool program three times a week for five hours to instruct immigrant children between the ages of seven and twelve in English with sports recreation.
American University, Washington, DC
Best Buddies Historian September 2008- Present
* Mentor and create life-long friendships with children, teens, and adults with severe disabilities. Plan and create bi-weekly events and outings for buddies and mentors. As historian, I will catalog these experiences in photographs and scrapbooks.
American University Social Psychology Lab Experimenter/ Lab Assistant September 2008-Present
* Organize and run lab experiments focused on automatic prejudices and snap judgments in relation to race and sex. Compile date and find correlations among variables.
Freshman Service Experience Leader August 19th-21st 2008
* Create and organize a library at Kamit Institute for Magnificent Achievers, a charter school in Columbia Heights. Paint and set up over fifteen classrooms and lead a group of twenty freshman students in this work.
Student Peace Alliance Secretary and Co-Founder January 2008- Present
* Establish and plan the student-led organization that supports the establishment of the Department of Peace. Motivate other students to fight against all forms of violence. Organize events such as the showing of Hometown BaghdadӔ and plan events for fall of 2008 including a peace concert on campus.
Office of Enrollment Services Office Assistant January 2008- Present
* File and organize over 30 prospective student files each week. Assemble over 150 new student packets each week along with the other 6 mail service employees. Organize and plan enrollment events such as Freshman Day, which brings hundreds of prospective students and their families to the American Campus.
Hair Works Etc. Charlotte, NC Salon Manager May 2008- August 2008
* Made appointments, signed in clients and maintained a clean work environment. Helped customers with hair and salon products and handled at least $500 dollars a day. Completed monthly inventories and sold memberships and salon packages to clients. Opened and closed the salon as well.
Latin American Youth Center (Powell Elementary School), Washington, DC
DC Reads Educational Tutor September 2007-January 2008
* Provide assistance with homework assignments for eight to fifteen children between the ages of 5 and 10. Create assignments which review the topics discussed in the classroom. Assist autistic and ESL children with adjusting to classroom atmosphere and complete their assignments to the best of their abilities.
Freshman Service Experience Participant August 20th- 23rd 2007
* Work on the fields of Clagett Farm. Harvest over 100 pounds of vegetables and fruits each day. Divide and organize hundreds of crates of food for the needy families of the DC area at the Capital Food Bank.
Philadelphia Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, NC
Childrens Education Nursery Attendant May 2006- August 2007
* Care for children varying from three months to four years of age. Organized all activities including Easter ceremony. Maintained childrenҒs safety through the use of parent beepers and sign in security.
Trendy Tots Consignment Store, Charlotte, NC Sales Associate July 2004- Present
* Responsible for opening and closing the store and maintaining the upkeep of the store. Interact with between 35 and 50 customers per day and over 500 consigners. Organize and sort incoming merchandise. Enter and print over 150 labels for the merchandise per week. Complete over 500 consigner inventories and entire store inventory. Answer the phones, direct calls, call the consigners, and send mass emails. Inform customers of upcoming sales and important dates. Handle between 200 and 500 dollars per day. Trained two sale associates in store procedures.
St. Lukes Catholic Church, Mint Hill, NC
ChildrenҒs Education Catechism Teacher Assistant/ Youth Group Leader (Volunteer) August 2004- May 2007
* Teach students ranging from first graders to high school students about Catholicism. Relate to the students in order to create a more comfortable learning environment. Assist in their spiritual journey. Take daily attendance and be responsible for their well-being. Organize the annual Easter Egg Hunt which over 150 children attend.
Discovery Place, Charlotte, NC
Childrens Education Sci-Teen Summer Camp TeacherҒs Assistant (Volunteer) June 2003- May 2005
* Teach fifteen children between the ages of three and eight a variety of scientific topics. Responsible for the care and safety of the children.
SKILLS:
Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Word and WordPerfect, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Language: Conversational Spanish
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