CAITLIN K. SNEEDEN
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EDUCATION
Sewanee: The University of the South; Bachelor of Science, Graduated May 2013
• Major: Psychology; Minor: Anthropology
• Order of the Gownsmen (academic honor society), 2011 2013
Study Abroad Participant, Spanish 370, The University of the South, Havana, Cuba, 2012 2013
• Studied history and culture relating to both the Cuban War of Independence and Cuban Revolution
• Discussed the complexities and implications of US Cuba relations from the Cuban Revolution to present day life
EXPERIENCE
Post Graduate Research Associate, Yale Child Study Center, Yale Medical School, New Haven, CT, 2013 present
• Assist in data collection and data coding of an emotional literacy intervention for local Head Start preschools
• Create accessible education materials for high risk mothers enrolled in a community based home visiting
intervention
• Assist in running several research studies that examine mother infant attachment
• Trained in running electroencephalography (EEG) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) sessions,
administering the Adult Attachment Interveiw (AAI) and Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI), and
acting as stranger in Mary Ainsworth’s Strange Situation
Intern, Minding the Baby®, Yale Child Study Center, New Haven, CT, 2012, 2013
• Focused on comparing breastfeeding, contraceptive use, and smoking rates between intervention and control mothers
in a community based home visiting program for high risk first time young mothers and their infants (2013)
• Collaborated with mentors to devise a descriptive qualitative study of mothers enrolled in the intervention (2012)
• Presented posters of projects and findings to intervention team, mentors, and fellow interns
Proctor, Office of Residential Life, The University of the South, Sewanee, TN, 2011 2013
• Selected to lead a residence hall as a student member of the administration
• Initiated and coordinated educational, social and community service programs, policy enforcement, conflict
resolution and diversity issues in a residential hall of about 60 students
2nd Vice President, Alpha Delta Theta Sorority, The University of the South, Sewanee, TN, 2012 2013
• Served as social chairperson and member of the sorority executive committee
• Managed a large budget and coordinated all activities for 91 members, including formals for 200 people
Member, Student Alumni Leadership Committee, The University of the South, Sewanee, TN, 2012 2013
• Selected by the Office of Alumni Relations to participate in a year long program covering the University’s strategic
priorities, budgeting process and governance in order to become a more active and informed future alumni volunteer
Public Relations Chair, Up ‘Til Dawn Sewanee, The University of the South, Sewanee, TN, 2011 2012
• Met weekly with executive committee to organize publicity and educational events to raise money and awareness for
St.
Jude Research Hospital through this student led, student run fundraiser for students, staff and local community
• Updated the organization’s Facebook page, and designed and distributed flyers and posters for events
ATHLETICS
Sewanee Women’s Soccer Team, The University of the South, Sewanee, TN, 2009 2013
• SCAC Student Athlete Academic Honor Roll, 2009; SAA All Academic Team, 2012
• Started four games, played in 14 as a freshman; Started every game, senior year
• Demonstrated teamwork, motivational skills, work ethic, and time management skills
VOLUNTEER WORK
Volunteer, Educating Youth Ensures Success, South Pittsburg, TN, 2013
• Tutored elementary school students in math and reading for two hours afterschool every Monday afternoon
• Organized a hiking fieldtrip for students to experience a college campus
Head Soccer Coach, American Youth Soccer Organization, Sewanee, TN, 2011
• Coached a U 8 team of 7 children; refereed games when needed
• Led weekly practices to encourage the development of teamwork, communication, and basic soccer skills
RESEARCH & PRESENTATIONS
Scholarship Sewanee, The University of the South, Sewanee, TN, 2012
• “The effects of alcohol and a high fat diet on cognitive performance, psychological state and locomotor function in
mice”
Department of Psychology, The University of the South, Sewanee, TN, 2012
• “Diversity Film: The Sewanee Story,” Psychology 444
• Video project based on everyday campus experiences of micoagressions relating to race, gender, and sexuality
SKILLS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), EndNote, and basic level Spanish
• Basic understanding of Photoshop, Net Station, EPrime, and Amadeus sound editing software