FRANCES INFANTE
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Psychology Expected Graduation May 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Fordham University, New York
Masters Program in Guidance and Counseling Expected Graduation May 2014
New York University, New York
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Children’s Arts and Science Workshop Inc. July 2012-August 2012
Summer Group Leader
-Worked with 5 year-olds in summer camp
- Responsible for the well-being and security of the children
- Assist with planning and involvement of everyday activities and trips
- Provide attention, comfort, and care for the children
Hunts Point Alliance for Children November 2012-May 2012
Assistant & Coordinator
-Assisted with weekly career intervention planning meetings
-Set up activities and lesson plans that expose youth to math and engineering careers
-Co-lead small group sessions with youth
-Assisted with data collection for outcome study
NYU Child Study Center-Asthma Team January 2011-May 2011
Intern/Volunteer
-Interviewed students involved in program, in person or on the phone -Collected and recorded data on the information provided from both surveys and interview
Police Athletic League – Armory February 2010- May 2010
Volunteer
-Assisted in helping children with homework and art projects
- Interacted with children in playing games and activities
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Higher Education Opportunity Program Tutor September 2010-May 2012
-Tutor first, third and fourth year students in the subjects of Psychology and Spanish
- Help students understand subject material
-Assist with homework support, edit student papers, and help students review for exams
Office of Admissions for Graduate Psychological and Educational Programs September 2008-May 2012
Office Assistant
- Provide clerical support such as, making copies, sending faxes, and printing
- Assist as proctor for exams for the professors
- Organize and import information electronically for the professors
Global Outreach- Nicaragua March 2011
Fundraising Coordinator
-Attended weekly planning meetings from November to March
-Organized and prepared fundraiser activities and refreshments for events
-In Nicaragua, advocated for women rights
-Worked in an impoverished community to help build a school
Commuter Freshman Mentor March 2010- January 2011
-Met weekly with assigned freshmen students to help them with their adjustment
-Set up events and outings throughout the semester
Lincoln Square Neighboring Home October 2008-December 2008
Volunteer
- Helped in the kitchen, cooked and prepare meals for the elderly patients
- Assisted in the preparation of activities for each day
- Interacted with the elderly patients and joined in the activities with them
Police Athletic League – Armory
Youth Employee
- Helped staff members in working with 6-8 year old boys
- Engaged in activities, field trips and after school activities with children.
- Took major role in helping prepare for the talent show at the end of the summer
- Prepared costumes and assisted in helping with the talent show act/dance
HONORS & AWARDS
PsiChi- Psychology Honors Program September 2011-Present
ACG Grant- Academic Achievement Scholarship September 2008-Present
ACTIVITIES
Orientation Leader April 2010- June 2010
-Trained to work with First Year Students to prepare for the college Peers to Peers Educator April 2010- June 2010
-Be a peer and helper to students who needed help regarding any issue
SOFTWARE & LANGUAGE
Software: -Proficient skills with Microsoft Office
-Familiar and have excelled in using SPSS
Language: -Fluent in writing and speaking the Spanish language