Assistant Research
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
Stephanie Cazeau
Jacksonville, FL 32225
Email: ***************@*****.***
Mobile: 786-***-****
EDUCATION/DEGREES
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL May,
2015
Master of Arts in General Psychology
Thesis Topic: Self- Compassion & Domestic Violence
* Overall GPA: 3.57
St. Thomas University, Miami Gardens, FL
December, 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Minor in Biology
* Overall GPA: 3.32
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center
Joan Amery Van Vleck Research Fellowship Jan 2015-
Decemeber 2015
. Developed and maintained resource libraries, including articles
bibliography, impact bibliography, measures library, and assessment
tools library
. Attended and observed Youth Mental Health and Juvenile Court
. Entered data for multiple projects including direct service
interventions, community based evaluation, training and technical
assistance
. Conducted preliminary data analysis including qualitative data coding
. Conducted literature reviews and assisted with drafting position
statements
. Developed support materials for research and evaluation (summary data,
tables, charts)
Graduate Research Assistant August 2013 -
Present
. Assisted Dr. Ashley Allen on researching Self- compassion and
Performance and Persistence
. Created IRB protocol for follow-up study data collection
. Assisted in the creation of the survey for two follow-up studies
. Presented research at the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologist
(SSSP) Conference
Undergraduate Research Assistant February -
June 2013
Assisted Dr. Jodi Grace at St. Thomas University on researching possible
coping interventions for sexual assaults survivors.
. Assisted in the creation of the survey
. Organized laboratory space for data collection
. Assisted in data collection and data entry
. Trained new research assistants on creating data templates
. Used SPSS to analyze data
. Presented research at St. Thomas University Undergraduate Symposium
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Peer- Reviewed
Cazeau, S. I., Castillo, E., Ford, R., & Grace, J. L. (2012, October).
Should I Do This On My Own? Depression and the Self-Presentational
Predicament of Seeking Help. Poster presented at the Society of
Southeastern Social Psychologist (SSSP), Gainesville, Florida.
Steffano, A., Cazeau, S. I., & Grace, J. L. (2013, November). Would You Be
Kind To Yourself? An Investigation of Self-Compassion and Anticipated
Coping Following an Imagined Sexual Assault. Poster presented at
the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologist (SSSP), Augusta, Georgia.
Cazeau, S. I., & Allen, A., B. (2013, November). When Will Self-Compassion
Predict Better Performance and Persistence. Poster presented at the
Society of Southeastern Social Psychologist (SSSP), Augusta, Georgia.
Rodriguez, R., Cazeau, S. I., Lahierre, A., Averelo, L., & Grace, J. L.
(2014, October). "Own up to it", But "don't Beat yourself up for it":
Taking responsibility for wrongdoings Following a Moral Transgression.
Poster presented at the Society of Southeastern Social Psychologist
(SSSP), Athens, Georgia.
Peer- Reviewed Oral Presentation
Cazeau, S. I., Barton, J. M., Allen, A. B., Wirth, J. H. (2014, October).
Lay that Burden Down: Self-compassion as a Buffer against the Negative
Effects of Burdensomeness. Poster presented at the Society of
Southeastern Social Psychologist (SSSP), Athens, Georgia.
On-Campus Poster Presentation
Castillo, E., Ford, R. A., Cazeau, S. I., Delfani, A., Peraza, J. O.,
Caspanello, A. J., Rosso, C., Lambert, N. M., Townsend, C., Mirthil,
E., Solorzano, H., Veras, M., Sanchez, D., Ochoa, D. (2012, April). Should
I Do This on my Own? Depression and the Self-Presentational Predicament of
Seeking Help. Poster presented at the Undergraduate Research Symposium at
St. Thomas University.
* Presentation awarded the Dean's Excellence for Research in Undergraduate.
Steffano, A., Cazeau, S., & Grace, J. L. (2013, April). Would You Be Kind
To Yourself? An Investigation of Self-Compassion and Anticipated Coping
Following an Imagined Sexual Assault. Poster presented at the
Undergraduate Research Symposium at St. Thomas University.
* Presentation Awarded the Provost Excellence for Research in
Undergraduate.
Cazeau, S. I., Azar, D., & Allen, A., B. (2014, April). When Will Self-
Compassion Predict Better Performance
and Persistence. Poster presented at the 13th Annual Showcase of
Osprey Advancements in Research & Scholarship (SOARS) at the
University of North Florida.
On-Campus Oral Presentation
Steffano, A., Cazeau, I. S., & Grace, J. L. (2013, April). Would You Be
Kind To Yourself? An Investigation of Self-Compassion and Anticipated
Coping Following an Imagined Sexual Assault. Poster presented at
the Undergraduate Research Symposium at St. Thomas University.
Cazeau, S. I., & Allen, A., B. (2015, April). Taking the Victim out of
Sexual Assault: The Effect of Self-compassion on Sexual Assault
Survivors. Poster presented at the 14th Annual Showcase of Osprey
Advancements in Research & Scholarship (SOARS) at the University of
North Florida.
ACADEMIC AWARDS
Dean Award of Excellence in Research Spring, 2013
Received the Provost Award of Excellence for most outstanding research
project at the Undergraduate Research Symposium at St. Thomas University
The National Honor Society in Psychology Spring, 2012
Inducted into Psi Chi Honor Society at St. Thomas University for achieving
academic excellence in psychology
Athletic Honors Certificate Spring,
2012
Recognized for maintaining an outstanding GPA, while managing my athletic
duties
Provost Award of Excellence in Research Spring,
2012
Received the Provost Award of Excellence for most outstanding research
project at the Undergraduate Research Symposium at St. Thomas University
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Course: Research Method Laboratory at the University of North Florida
Fall 2014 - Spring 2015
Primary course instructor for undergraduate students
. Effectively taught two courses per semester
. Organized and facilitated class lectures, and activities
. Created weekly lectures and lab assignments
. Helped students analyzed data using the Statistical Package for the
Social Sciences
. Administered exams
. Graded students homework, exams, lab assignments
. Provided weekly individual guidance for students through tutoring
Teaching Assistant
Course: Introduction to Psychology at the University of North Florida
Spring, 2014
Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Gabriel Ybarra
. Monitored student's discussions on blackboard
. Conducted exam study sessions
. Responded to student's email inquiry
. Guest Lectured
. Graded Student's extra credit and in-class participation assignments.
Course: Psychobiology at the University of North Florida
Fall, 2013
Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Lori Lange
. Monitored Brain Design Project on Blackboard
. Responded to student's email inquiry
. Graded Student's MyLab Chapter test
. Graded Student's Brain Design Feedback
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Student Ambassadors, St. Thomas University Fall
2011 - Spring 2012
. Engaged in frequent written and verbal communication with
prospective students
. Conducted scheduled tours each week
. Assisted with campus events
. Participated in community service projects (e.g., College Fair)
. Answered questions and referred prospective students to appropriate
admissions counselors or departments
Dance Team Captain, St. Thomas University Fall
2012 - Spring 2013
. Coordinated athletic performance routines
. Instructed and motivated females athletes during practices and
performances
. Led team members in athletic performances
. Served as spokesperson of the team
. Assisted the coach in directing practices
Student Athlete Advisory Committee Secretary, St. Thomas University
Fall, 2012
. Reported minutes at SAAC meetings
. Contacted SAAC representative about upcoming events/projects
. Collected information from SAAC athletes
. Distributed contact sheet at every meeting
. Emailed weekly reminders about upcoming events/projects
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Graduate Psychology Organization Constitution
Fall 2013 - Present
Treasurer: University of North Florida
. Ensured the group's financial stability and viability
. Prepared written and oral financial report at all club meetings
. Maintained all financial records of the club
. Prepared written summaries all of financial transactions at the end of
the semester
. Completed the student government financial report form at the end of
each semester
Cuba Seminar Spring, 2012
. Visited various parts of Cuba for 10 days (Havana, Trinidad, Santiago
de Cuba, Camag ey, Santa Clara, Cienfuegos, & Matanzas)
. Participated in religious youth group meetings
. Experienced and acknowledged non-tourist-like daily living conditions
. Travelled by bus to different cities' parishes
. Visited Cuban monuments and enjoyed Cuban cuisine and culture
. Shared intimate life experiences with youth groups and created
personal relationships
. Educated each other about one another's culture and faith perspective
Summer in Spain Study Abroad Program Summer,
2012
. Experienced a 6-week study abroad immersion program in Spanish culture
. Completed two courses: Multicultural Issues in Psychology & Global
Media at Maria Cristina University
. Visited diverse sites while enjoying Spanish cuisine and appreciating
art, food, music, architecture/monuments, and cultural norms
Persuasion Miami Rescue Mission Project Fall,
2012
. Created scripts using compliance techniques learned in my psychology
of persuasion class to persuade faculty, staff, and administrators to
donate canned goods for the holiday season
. Collected canned goods or money donations
. Distributed thank you letters and receipts to donators
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Coffee & Conversation between LGBT & Straight Students Fall,
2012
. Selected as one of fifteen discussion moderators to lead students
through small group discussions on how to promote positive attitudes
toward LGBT students on our campus
Psychology Club: Cross Garden Care Center Fall,
2012
. Attended St. Thomas University's Psychology Club Nursing Home events
. Interacted with and played BINGO with nursing home residents
. Emphasized choice in activities to empower residents who have little
choice over their daily decisions
Psychology Club: Bridging the Gap between LGBT & Straight Students Fall,
2011
. Helped set up poster boards
. Created identity based T-Shirts to help support LGBT students on
campus
. Advocated the event for psychology club
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Human Rights Campaign January 2013-
May 2013
. Advocated for LGBT civil rights
. Canvassed at different establishments (ex. Starbucks, Post Office,
Whole Foods, etc.)
. Raised awareness with the public about discrimination issues in the
LGBT Community
. Maintained accurate records of Human Rights partners
. Assisted Human Rights partners in form and questionnaire completion
Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center May
2007- Present
Senior Counselor
. Lead daily activities for 24 Summer Campers (age 2-5)
. Supervised and maintain a safe and enjoyable camp environment
. Lead Junior Counselors training
. Performed head counts of campers throughout the day
. Interacted with parents during drop-off and pick-up time
. Created weekly Camp-O-Grams
. Assisted campers during camp activities (e.g., swimming lessons) and
meal time
Library Circulation Desk Assistant
August 2011- Fall 2012
. Assisted students with automated research tools: Internet, and online
catalog
. Helped supervise and assist with the teaching of the library routine
to students
. Helped visitors and answered their questions
. Helped individual students as needed in finding information in the
library
. Organized shelves on a regular basis
. Checked printers in the computer labs to make sure they had adequate
paper and print toner
REFERENCES
. Dr. Ashley Allen - Assistant Professor of Psychology
o College of Arts & Sciences
***********@*****.***
. Vanessa Patino Lydia
o Vice President of Research and Planning
************@**********.***
. Dr. Jodi Grace - Advisor/Associate Professor of Psychology
o Department of Social Sciences
******@***.***
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