Graduate Research Assistant - Communication, Rationality, Opinions, Attitudes, and Knowledge (C.R.O.A.K.) Lab | Department of Psychology - University of Louisiana at Lafayette
(2023-01)
Supervisor: Dr. Mark LaCour, Ph.D.
- Conduct literature reviews on cognitive psychology, health psychology, and decision-making to inform study design and theoretical frameworks
- Develop research questions and hypotheses related to judgment, decision-making, health psychology, and cognitive biases
- Clean, manage, and analyze datasets using R, JASP, and SAS JMP
- Design survey instruments and experimental stimuli using Qualtrics
- Prepare posters, research talks, and manuscript preparation to disseminate lab findings
- Mentored undergraduate students in scientific writing, presentation, development and data analysis techniques
Graduate Research Assistant - The Zebrafish Lab | Department of Psychology - University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Supervisor: Dr. Erika Caramillo-Hatch, Ph.D.
- Maintain zebrafish husbandry and laboratory operations in compliance with IACUC ethical standards
- Lead journal article discussions to synthesize and communicate neuroscience research to lab members
- Lead coding and statistics initiatives, supporting data analysis and methodological decision-making using SAS JMP and IdTracker software
Graduate Teaching Assistant - University of Louisiana at Lafayette - University of Louisiana at Lafayette
(2023-01)
Statistics & Research Methods
- Lectured on core statistical topics such as ANOVA, regression, and Null Hypothesis Significance Testing
- Served as an editor and contributor to the course textbook, A Model with a Thousand Faces by Dr. Mark LaCour
- Constructed course materials including an interactive workbook in R, a laboratory-style curriculum, and statistics apps using the R Shiny package
- Tutored undergraduate and graduate-level students on core data analysis principles and statistical techniques
Registered Line Technician - Family Solutions – Behavioral Developmental Services
(2023-01)
- Provided client care to individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in both 1:1 and group settings
- Implemented treatment plans and procedures as directed by the clinical director, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Collected and summarized data on client behavioral trends to help the BCBA assess the effectiveness of client interventions
- Effectively communicate client progress to parents as directed by the BCBA
- Collaborate with a client's care team to provide individualized treatment according to prescribed skill acquisition and behavior reduction goals
AmeriCorps Member - AmeriCorps National Service
(2017-01 - 2020-12)
- Completed 1700+ hours of community service
- Service projects included volunteer teaching, disaster relief, environmental sustainability initiatives, housing construction, and development of the Zero Waste initiative for university football game waste recycling
- Tutored at-risk youth, served as a teaching assistant, and received training as a Youth Development Professional with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Director of Training & Service - The Big Event, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
(2021-01 - 2022-12)
- Oversaw the planning and execution of The Big Event, a university-wide day of community service ranging from 800-1000 individual volunteers annually
- Developed volunteer training materials and presentations for student volunteers
- Match students to service sites depending upon preference, skills, and transportation availability
Assistant Director of Nonprofit Outreach - The Big Event, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
(2020-01 - 2021-12)
AmeriCorps Volunteer - The Big Event, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
(2017-01 - 2020-12)
