Kathryn O. Del Debbio
Lisle, IL 60532
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Objective To obtain a position in the nonprofit or education sector where I can contribute my experience in research, working with diverse populations, and cultivate strong professional developmental skills.
Education DePaul University, Chicago IL
Master of Arts in Sociology, Autumn 2011
G.P.A. 3.6/4.0
DePaul University, Chicago IL
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a minor in Community Service, 2006
G.P.A. 3.5/4.0
Work Experience Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Chicago IL 2006-Present
Research Study Program Coordinator 2
• Currently serves as Data Editor for longitudinal social science study of 1829 formerly detained juveniles, known as Northwestern Project
• Created training curriculum, supervised and trained new data editors. Provides regular training to data collectors.
• Collects record data from the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office through regular contact with ME staff
• Codes qualitative and quantitative data interpret psychosocial variables for inclusion in dataset
• Creates and maintains interview specific codebooks
• Conducted random selection of subjects for qualitative research protocol
• Provide verbal and written feedback loop to data collectors on an ongoing basis to in an effort to improve research quality and integrity
• Schedule research interviews with subjects via telephone, maintained schedule, and accurate follow up data.
Research Master’s Thesis Autumn 2011
Gang Persistence and Desistance: The Effect of Maltreatment
• Compared rates of physical and sexual abuse to desistance of gang membership
• Analyzed quantitative data of 800 subjects
Research Project Spring 2006
Shaming and Reintegration of Convicted Criminals
• Analyzed qualitative data obtained from Chicago Police Officers
Certificates Conflict Analysis, Negotiation and Conflict Management, CITI
Volunteer
• North Lawndale Middle School: Tutor
• NCO Youth and Family Services: Activities Facilitator
• Inner Voice: Provided career assistance to lower income adults seeking employment
• Canticle Ministries: Intern, provided case management and administrative support to HIV positive clients
Honors Community Service Scholarship 2002-2006
National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2004-Present
Golden Key International Honor Society 2005-Present
Skills Proficient in Oracle, Blaise, Stata, Microsoft Word and Power Point