Educational History and Honors

Research Experience

Student Representative/Webmaster:		Fall 1997 - Present
Computers and High-tech In behavioral Practice - AABT Special Interest Group ( CHiP-SIG )
Overseeing overall site development, design, and layout Planning further site expansion and service improvements

 

(De Facto) Webmaster:		1996 - 1999
USF Dept. of Psychology, Tampa, FL
Redesigned website, interface, graphics, and layout (SEE MY DESIGN HERE) Controlled site development, design, and layout Coordinated and implemented periodic updates to content Planned further site expansion and service improvements

 

Freelance Software Developer:		Summer 1997
USF Dept. of Psychology, Tampa, FL
Developed automated report writing/statistical database application to produce instructor evaluations using Visual Basic and Microsoft Excel

Research Assistant:		1994 - 1995
University of Washington , Seattle, WA
Supervisor:		Robert J. Kohlenberg, Ph.D.
Coordinated research meetings and assisted in supervision of undergraduate assistants Developed procedures for transcription, data management, and time keeping Conducted literature review regarding cognitive/behavioral therapies and depression Transcribed therapy sessions from audio tape

 

Undergraduate Research Assistant:		1991 - 1992
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Supervisor:		Geoffrey R. Loftus, Ph.D.
Recruited, briefed, tested, and de-briefed subject pool for experiments Worked with professor on design and implementation of a series of experiments Collected, organized, and analyzed data using MS Excel, Pascal programs, and other methods

Teaching Experience

Graduate Teaching Assistant:		1995 - 1996
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Taught psychology research methods, statistics, and APA style to undergraduates Developed lessons, homework, and study materials Reviewed and graded student research papers and homework

 

Guest Lecturer, PSY 4433: Tests and Measures:		Fall 1995 and Spring 1996
University of South Florida , Tampa, FL
Prepared and delivered 60 minute presentation regarding the history of intelligence testing and the Wechsler intelligence tests

 

Tutor:		1993
Student Athlete Services,
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Taught and reviewed Psychology and Sociology material to student athletes Developed and disseminated programs regarding study skills, test-taking skills, learning theory, and mnemonics

 

Assistant Teacher/Tutor:		1985 - 1986
Bountiful High School, Bountiful, UT
Instructed and tutored adults in computer literacy and introductory programming

Clinical Work Experience

Psychotherapy Group Co-therapist:		Summer 1997
Florida Mental Health Institute, Tampa, FL
Supervisor:		Coleen Clark, Ph.D.
Developed and implemented (with co-therapist) a time-limited outpatient therapy group focused on improving social skills Completed group therapy notes and other paperwork as necessary

Case Aide:		1993 - 1995
Children's Hospitalization Alternative Program
Catholic Community Services, Seattle, WA
Supervisor:		Joys McLaurin, MSW
Assisted in development and implementation of treatment plans for behaviorally and emotionally disturbed youth, ages 9-14 Used cognitive/behavioral methods to facilitate behavior modification Prepared case notes and other paper work for all therapeutic sessions Tutored developmentally delayed boy in basic math, reading, and other skills

Clinical and Teaching Education