Patricia o. ofili

Campus Address:

Peabody Building

University, MS 38677

662-***-****

abkyqe@r.postjobfree.com

Current Address:

**** ********* ****** **., *** 1C

Oxford, MS 38655

832-***-****

Education: University of Mississippi University,

MS

Master's of Arts, Psychology (Clinical emphasis) (Expected December

2010)

Texas A&M University College Station, TX

Major- Psychology, Minor- Sociology

Major GPA-3.00

Bachelor of Science, (May 2006)

Completed Graduate Courses:

Qualitative Methods I Abnormal Psychology Physiological

Psychology

Qualitative Methods II Behavior Therapy History & Systems

Cognitive Assessment Theories of Multicultural

Psychotherapy Psychology

Personality Assessment Child Psychopathology Social Psychology

Research Design Professional Ethics & Interviewing

Clinical Experience:

Clinical Practicum

Baddour Center, Senatobia, MS

July 2009 to June 2010

Supervisor- Shannon Hill, Ph.D.

I wrote behavioral programs and provided psychotherapy for

adults with intellectual disabilities and concurrent

psychiatric conditions. I conducted data collection for a Grief

study that addresses the discrepancies in perceptions of grief

and loss between family members and the residents. I also

conducted social skills groups and began to develop a psycho-

educational group for support staff. I also provided quarterly

in-service training for direct support staff and conducted

Discus assessments to monitor symptoms of Tardive Dyskinesia,

and Dyspraxia and Mini Mental Status Exams to assess the

presence of dementia.

Clinical Practicum

University of Mississippi Psychological Services Clinic

Oxford, MS

June 2007 to June 2010

Supervisors- Karen Christoff, Ph.D. (Behavioral),

Laura Johnson, Ph.D. (Multicultural),

John Young, Ph.D. (CBT),

I provide psychological assessment and treatment for children

and adults with problems ranging from mood disorders,

relationship problems, family issues, and autism.

Clinical Practicum

North Mississippi Regional Center, Oxford, MS

July 2008-June 2009

Supervisors- Kimberly Sallis, Ph.D. & Doug Buglewicz, M.Ed.

I wrote behavioral programs for individuals with mental and

intellectual disabilities. I worked with a group home

psychologist completing state mandated paperwork and conducted

assessments based on the principles of Applied Behavior

Analysis. Functional behavior assessments included structured

observations and analog behavior assessments, collected

behavioral data, Discus assessments, and intellectual and

adaptive behavioral assessments. I provided discrete trial

training and individual behavior therapy to clients.

Clinical Practicum

Desoto County School District, Southaven, MS

July 2007-June 2008

Supervisor- Sheila Williamson, Ph.D.

I conducted intellectual and functional assessments for the

Special Education Department. I also wrote behavior programs

for children who were enrolled in the special education program

and for children in typical classrooms who displayed behavior

problems. I also assisted with the support group for parents of

children with Autism and additional disorders. I ran weekly

scheduled groups to teach verbal behavior, appropriate social

skills, and academic skills.

Clinical Internship

Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority of Brazos

Valley (MHMR),

Bryan, TX

January 2006-May 2006

I provided administrative assistance for patients.

Responsibilities included

recording vitals and managing sensitive case files. I also

observed counseling/

therapy sessions between patients and clinical

professionals.

Group Facilitation Experience:

International Ladies Club, Oxford, MS

August 2007-May 2009

Supervisor- Laura R. Johnson. Ph.D.

I co-facilitated weekly group meetings for women from diverse

international cultural backgrounds. We shared personal

experiences about living in the United States and other

countries as well as customs and traditions. Women took turns

sharing foods and teaching traditional dances or demonstrating

how to wear traditional clothing. Other events included

organizing shopping trips, movie gatherings, birthday

celebrations, ethnic holidays, baby-showers, played games,

participated in sporting events, and practiced conversational

English.

Research:

Masters Thesis

Title- "The Expression of Creativity in Reference to

Biculturalism,

Discrimination, and General Psychological Functioning in

International Students"

Chair- Laura R. Johnson Ph.D.

This project will assess the relationship between the

endorsement of creative insight based on a structured and a

non-verbally loaded task accompanied by a self-report

measure of creativity within an international student and

community member sample.

Research Assistant (8/2006-5/2007)

Laura R. Johnson, Ph.D. University of Mississippi

Responsibilities- Data collection, data entry and analysis

Research Assistant (8/2004-12/2004)

Jeffery Simpson, Ph.D. Texas A&M University

Responsibilities- Assessment administration, data collection,

data entry

Professional Presentations:

Ofili, P., Martin, R., Davis, D., & Johnson, L. (February 2010). CBT in the

Classroom: Promoting

Multiculturalism through Behavioral and Affective Experiences.

Paper presented at the

annual meeting of Sarah Isom Center's Gender Studies Conference in

Oxford, MS.

Martin, R., Ofili, P., Davis, D., & Johnson, L. (November 2009). CBT in the

Classroom: Promoting

Multiculturalism through Behavioral and Affective Experiences.

Poster presented at the

annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive

Therapies in Orlando, FL.

Ofili, P., Jayne,C.,& Christoff, K. (2007, November). Children's Food

Choices: Preschoolers' Age-Related Understanding of Healthy Foods.

Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for

Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies in Philadelphia, PA.

Professional Memberships:

Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies (ABCT),

American Psychological Association (APA)

Certifications:

The Arc of Mississippi December 2009

College of Direct Support Professional Training program

QPR Institute January 2006

Suicide Prevention Training and certification program

Accomplishments & Volunteer Experiences:

American Psychological Association's Advanced Training Institute

on

Research Methods with Diverse Racial & Ethnic Groups

Michigan State University, Lansing, MI June 2010

One of thirty participants selected to attend. The ATI was an

intensive week

long introduction to a variety of research approaches used with

diverse racial

and ethnic groups. Participation in the ATI explored how to

conduct

psychological research that is culturally appropriate and

relevant for the groups

being studied. Topics of lecture and independent presentation

projects covered:

(a) Methodologies for Investigating Treatment Outcomes

with Culturally Diverse

Populations

(b) Research Methods with Large and National Datasets

(c) Using the Internet to Conduct Research with Culturally

Diverse Populations (d)

Culturally Sensitive Qualitative Research Methods

with Diverse Populations (e) Evaluating Measurement

Equivalence of Research Measures

(f) Methods for Racial Identity and Racial Socialization

Research

(g) Archival Research and Secondary Data Analysis with

Culturally Diverse Populations

(h) HIV Research with Disenfranchised and Hard-to-Reach

Populations

(i) Genomic Research in Ethnic Minority Communities.

Girl's Scouts of America, Self-esteem workshop January 2010

Co-facilitated a group-session on self-esteem for teenage

girls from the Oxford

Area

Boys & Girls Club of Oxford Mississippi Summer/Fall 2009

Weekly volunteer; helped with homework and prepared/presented

educational

lessons about Nigerian culture

In-home Autism Behavioral Specialist June 2007- July

2007

North Mississippi Averaged

15 hours/month

Supervisor- Emily Thomas-Johnson, Ph.D.

I served as a Behavioral Consultant for four families.

Applied the technique of

Applied Behavior Analysis functional behavior using

curriculum based

components to minimize aberrant behavior and facilitate

the learning of

adaptable daily living skills.

Texas A&M Student Counseling Center HelpLine Volunteer

College Station, TX January 2006

- May 2006

Supervisor- Susan Varvra

I served as 24 hour student phone counselor and confidential

supplement to the

Texas A&M Student Counseling center. Responsibilities

included mastery of

active listening skills, suicide prevention training (QPR

certification), and an

understanding of crisis theory.

References:

1. Shannon Hill, Ph.D.

The Baddour Center

3297 Highway 51 S, Senatobia, MS 38668

662-***-****- 1-295

abkyqe@r.postjobfree.com

2. Kimberly E. Sallis, Ph.D.; LPC; LCMRT

North Mississippi Regional Center

662-***-****

967 Regional Center Drive, Oxford, MS 38655

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