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Qualifications
• Dedicated, trilingual undergraduate student seeking admission to medical school for future work in psychiatry, a
passion based in a love of psychology and a commitment to a comprehensive medical process. Background includes
laboratory experience, research and data collection, and experience on psych ward with psychiatrists, psychologists, social
workers, and nurses. Currently taking pre-med courses while fulfilling the requirements for a B.A. in psychology with a
minor in German. Basic knowledge of CPR and First Aid. Linguistic capabilities include fluency in English and Spanish,
as well as proficiency in German. Experienced in leadership.
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• Education
B.A. Montclair State University Montclair, NJ Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Minor in German; Cumulative GPA: 3.82; Major GPA: 3.82
Volunteer Experience
Externship at Ancora Hospital June 2009-August 2009
• Experience on ward
• Experience on Treatment Mall with patients
• Dealt with psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, nurses, and nutritionist
• Interpreting case files and patient records
• Confidentiality and safety training
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• Research Experience
TMS Laboratory September 2009-March 2010
Research conducted at Montclair State University with Dr. Julian Keenan. Created psychological test to study the effects of
predictive, self-serving behavior on the brain using transcranial magnetic stimulation.
Schizophrenia & Psychosis Laboratory May 2009-July 2009
Research conducted at Rowan University with Dr. Thomas Dinzeo. Researched brief history of effects of schizophrenia and
side effects of various medications. Learned techniques to test intellectual levels of patients suffering from schizophrenia to
learn how it disintegrates the process of thinking
Animal Biology & Behavior Laboratory November 2010-Present
Research conducted at Monclair State University with Dr. Scott Kight. Researched history of Gambusia Afinis and studied
reproductive behavior from both biological and psychological perspectives.
Presentations
Montclair State University Student Research Symposium April 2011
Publications
When did female preference for male coloration evolve in poeciliid fish? A test of the sensory exploitation hypothesis
In review for publication May 2011
• Work Experience
Toddlertown Daycare- Cared for children ages 6 months to 6 years June 2007-August 2008
Kasser Theater- Ushered, Handed out programs, ticket sales in box office September 2007-January
2010
Lane Bryant- Part-time sales associate May 2010-September 2010
Affiliations/Memberships
Montclair State University Honors Program September 2007-October 2010
Montclair State University Chorale September 2007-May 2009
Montclair State University Chamber Singers September 2007-May 2010
Alpha Lambda Delta First Year Honors Society May 2008-Present
• Vice President September 2008-May 2009
• President September 2009-May 2010
German Club September 2007-Present
• Chartering Committee November 2007-December 2007
• Secretary December 2007-May 2008
• President September 2008-Present
Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society April 2010-Present
National Society for Collegiate Scholars
• Founding V.P. of Planning to Achieve Collegiate Excellence December 2010-Present
Honors and Awards
Bloustein Scholarship
Distinguished Scholar
Mayflower Scholarship
MW Manufacturer’s Scholarship
First United Methodist Church Volunteer Scholarship
Alpha Lambda Delta National Trow Scholarship
Dean’s List – Fall 2007-Spring 2011
Artistic Endeavors
Montclair State University Chorale
– Carmina Burana performance with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra at NJPAC
– Carmina Burana recording contract with NJSO
Montclair State University Singers
– Concert series at Carnegie Hall
– Concer tour: Moscow & St. Petersburg, Russia
– Featured soloist
– Songs of Ascension performance at Guggenheim Museum with Meredith Monk
– Songs of Ascension recording contract with Meredith Monk
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