DALIA SILVA
**** ****** ** *** * Columbus, OH ***01 614-***-****
*****.**@***********.***.***
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
B.A. Psychology
June 2010
SOCIAL SERVICES WORK EXPERIENCE
Romake Preschool
Reynoldsburg, OH
Pre-K Lead Teacher
June - September 2010
. Prepare materials for class to explore, manipulate and use, both in
learning activities and imaginative play.
. Organize and lead activities designed to promote mental and social
development
. Observe and evaluate children's performance - behavior, social
development, and physical health
. Establish rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.
Maryhaven Women's Program
Columbus,
OH
Program Assistant
June- December 2009
. Observe clients, from diverse backgrounds, individually and in group
sessions, aiming to overcome
dependencies and ease life transitions.
. File records regarding clients' histories and progress, services
provided, and other confidential information.
. Shadow counselor learning about effectiveness of clients' treatments
and care plans.
. Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals
to determine their suitability for participation in a specific
program.
. Provide clients and family members with information about addiction
issues, availability of services and programs, making appropriate
referrals when necessary.
. Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
McGraw Hill
Columbus, OH
Academic Research Intern
July 2010 -Present
. Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports
. Update McGraw Hill's website with most recent research articles
. Place orders for research studies
. Conduct internet based research
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Social Psychology
AU 2009 - SP 2010
. Collect data from subjects following research procedures obtaining
informed consent
. Communicate with principal investigators regarding laboratory findings
HDFS -New Parent's Project (NPP)
AU 2009 - SP 2010
. Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases; correct
any errors
. Data Entry and Data Management
Sociology Department
AU
2009 - SP 2010
. Conduct internet-based and library research.
. Present research findings to groups of people
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Computer Lab Monitor
January 2008 - June 2010
. Supervised equipment, reporting failures in performance to ensure
efficient use
. Partnered with supervisors to assist computer users with trouble
shooting concerns
. Provide supervisor with feedback about daily computer lab operation
. Ordered cartridges and paper to be loaded which resulted in customer
satisfaction
Student Assistant for Financial Aid
September
2005 - December 2007
. Trusted with confidential information to prepare students' financial
appeals
. Computed student data with current information to update financial aid
database
. Compiled, copied, sorted, and filed records of students' financial
appeals and PLUS loans
. Maintain and update filing, mailing, and financial aid database
systems
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
. Foreign Language Skills, Proficient in Spanish
. Computer Skills, SPSS, Proficient in Microsoft Office