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Cynthia Mayfield

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Redondo

Beach, CA 90277

Cell :310-***-****;

Email:********.*******@*****.***

http://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiamayfield

SENIOR RESEARCHER ~ PSYCHOLOGY

A highly talented and enthusiastic research professional with great deal of

experience in conducting surveys, personal interviews, and analyzing

quantitative and qualitative data. Proven expertise in producing tabular,

written and visual materials for research.. Uncommon ability to work under

a fast paced and dynamic environment. Strong attention to detail, ownership

and reliability. Strong interpersonal communication skills and willingness

to collaborate with a cross-functional team to drive the implementation and

execution of projects.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLSET

Research Acumen

. Quantitative research skills and experience using statistical analysis

tool SPSS.

. Remarkable knowledge of or willingness to learn usability and human

factors research methodologies.

. Proposed and defined strategic initiatives based on research findings

to senior management and product teams.

. Wrote surveys and questionnaires and assisted in planned project

proposals.

Team Management & Development

. Ability to train and manage subordinates.

. Great ability to function well within multidisciplinary teams.

EDUCATION

. Doctoral Studies ( Administration and Supervision), Tennessee State

University

. Master of Arts ( General Psychology), Western Kentucky University

. Bachelors of Science (Psychology), Tennessee State University

COMPUTER SKILLS

Statistical Software SPSS, Hyper Research

Microsoft Technology Word, Excel

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Learning Sciences Research Institute, University of Illinois, Chicago

Senior Research Specialist~ Aug 2004-Feb 2009

Project: What Works and Why

Agency: Atlantic Philanthropies

Job Responsibility

. Assisted in the implementation of the What Works and Why project,

which focused on teacher practice and use of technology in teacher

education programs in various institutions of higher education (IHEs).

. Served as a liaison between the research staff and other IHEs.

. Supervised three off-site research partners.

. Developed reports and communicated progress to the senior level

research staff.

. Created and maintained database of assessment data.

. Collected, coded, and analyzed quantitative and qualitative data.

. Organized and implemented staff development workshops.

. Managed invoices from the off-site research partners.

Learning Technology Center,Vanderbilt University

Educational Coordinator II ~Nov 1998 -Aug 2003

Research Analyst III ~Sep1993 - Nov 1998

Research Analyst II ~Oct 1992- Sept 1993

Project: Institute for School Leadership

Period : 2002-2004

Funding Agency: Gates Foundation/Learning Sciences Institute Seed Grant

Job Responsibility

. Evaluated the effectiveness of school leadership workshops.

. Analyzed data using SPSS statistical software.

. Created and maintained database of assessment data.

. Created summary reports for all workshops.

Project: Young Children's Literacy Project

Period: 1999-2003

Funding Agency: National Science Foundation

Job Responsibility

. Evaluated the effectiveness of phonics software and supplementary take

home materials.

. Coordinated research with elementary school teachers and students in

school settings.

. Organized, score, and analyzed data using SPSS statistical software.

. Created and maintained database of assessment data.

. Trained others on scoring protocols and assessing students.

. Presented research findings at professional conferences.

Project: SFT (Schools for Thought)

Period :2000-2002

Funding Agency: National Science Foundation

Job Responsibility

. Organized and analyzed the SFT assessment data using SPSS statistical

software.

. Created and maintained database of assessment data.

. Supervised others on creating data files.

. Scored reliability on the math data.

Project: Challenge Zone

Period: 1998-2000

Funding Agency: National Science Foundation

Job Responsibility

. Participated in designing research for a web-based science curriculum.

. Coordinated research with middle school teachers and students in

school settings.

. Analyzed data using SPSS statistical software.

. Created and maintained database of assessment data.

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE

Measurement Inc., Nashville, TN.

Team Leader ~Feb 2000-Aug2002

. Trained, retrained, and monitored the progress of test scorers.

Reader ~ 1999

. Scored K-12 standardized assessments in math, reading, and writing

content areas

COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

Edgehill Community Center

Board of Director ~July 2001-December 2002

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