Development Medical

Jaleesa Lucas

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OBJECTIVE:

To utilize my degree in psychology and my volunteer experience working with children in a pediatric trauma unit

EDUCATION

St. John’s University, Queens, NY

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Expected May 2012

Graduated Cum Laude

GPA: 3.7/3.6; Deans List 2008-2012

RELATED COURSEWORK

Research Methods in Psychology Fall 2011

Assessed threats to the internal and external validity of studies

used the statistical concepts of experimental design, causal inference, and broad research methods to the study of psychological phenomena

Child Psychology Spring 2010

Researched the social aspects of development through childhood

Utilized Piaget’s theory of development to create learning activities for young children

Theories of Personality Spring 2010

Surveyed the field of personality from a scientific perspective through key theorists and concepts

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Rockland Children’s Psychiatric Center Orangeburg, NY

Intern 01/2012-Present

Facilitated interactive social activities for adolescents with emotional disturbances

Shadowed Psychologists during weekly clinical group sessions with five participants

Heart Share First Step Early Childhood Center Jamaica, NY

Intern 01/2010-05/2010

Assisted in classroom preschool program and recreation and therapy programs for children ages three to five.

Shadowed therapists serving infants, pre-schoolers and toddlers with; speech and language delays, behavior disorders, mental retardation, physical handicaps, autism, Down’s Syndrome and other special medical conditions.

ACTIVITIES

Psi Chi (Psychology Honor Society) 02/2010-Present

Assist with facilitating monthly meetings and activities to provide professional development for psychology student

St. John’s University Campus Ministry 09/2009-Present

Participate in midnight runs to provide food for the homeless in New York City

Provide companionship to children in a homeless shelter

EMPLOYMENT

Jodi’s Gym 12/2011-Present

Work 25 hours per week while maintain a full course load

Teach children ages nine months through ten years in learning the fundamentals for gymnastics as well as assisting children to improve their gross motor skills and cognitive development

SKILLS

Computer: Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, SPSS

Language: Conversational Spanish skills

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