INOVA Kellar Center

Fairfax, VA

Clinical Extern, Sept. 2008-present

Supervised by J. Thomas Giroux, Ph.D.

• Administering and scoring assessments for children and adolescents presenting with attention and learning difficulties and writing comprehensive reports
• Providing individual and/or family therapy for children and adolescents and their families
• Running a 6-week parent education and support group on managing oppositional behavior

Family Compass, Inc.

Herndon, VA

Psychodiagostic Examiner, May 2008-present

Supervised by Moshe Shtuhl, Ph.D.

• Administering and scoring psychological, neuropsychological and educational testing to identify learning, developmental and neuropsychological strengths and weaknesses.
• Responsible for writing comprehensive reports in collaboration with supervisor

Barry B. Ekdom, Ph.D., P.C.

Fairfax, VA

Psychometric Technician, May 2008-present

Supervised by Barry Ekdom, Ph.D., P.C.

• Administering and scoring comprehensive neuropsychological assessment batteries for children, adolescents and young adults (4-21) presenting with learning, neurological, and developmental concerns.
• Conducting IQ testing with children and writing descriptive reports

Bright Beginnings Child Development Center

Washington, DC

Georgetown Center for Child and Human Development

Clinical Extern, Sept. 2007-June 2008

Supervised by Diane Jacobstein, Ph.D.

• Provided weekly play therapy (4 y/o)
• Conducted classroom observations
• Consulted with classroom teachers on issues of social/emotional development, functional behavioral analysis and behavior management strategies
• Attended bi-monthly clinical team meetings

Georgetown Hospital Autism and Communications Screening Clinic

Washington, DC

Georgetown Center for Child and Human Development

Clinical Extern, Sept. 2007-June 2008

Supervised by Diane Jacobstein, Ph.D.

• Worked with an interdisciplinary team to assess young children for autism and other communication disorders and developmental delays.
• Observed and administered cognitive assessments with children ages 2-5 years.
• Participated in and led parent feedback sessions.
• Wrote cognitive reports and behavioral information. Integrated assessment information from interdisciplinary team member’s into one comprehensive report.

Georgetown Hospital Developmental Evaluation Clinic

Washington, DC

Georgetown Center for Child and Human Development

Clinical Extern, Sept. 2007-June 2008

Supervised by Kathy Katz, Ph.D.

• Worked with an interdisciplinary team to assess infants at high risk for developmental delays.
• Observed and administered cognitive assessments.
• Gave feedback to parents on results of the screening and recommendations.

George Mason University Center for Psychological Services

Fairfax, VA

Student Psychotherapist and Psychodiagnostic Examiner, August 2005-June 2008

Supervised by Jerome Short, Ph.D., Jelena Spasojevic, Ph.D., John Riskind, Ph.D., Jim Maddux, Ph.D. and Lisa Meier, Ph.D.

• Provided weekly psychotherapy for 3 adults and 2 adolescent and 1 family and provided 22 sessions of couples therapy
• Conducted 4 adult and 1 adolescent comprehensive psychological assessments and 1 IQ consult.
• Participated in weekly individual and group supervision.

George Mason University Human Emotions Research Lab

Fairfax, Virginia

Student Clinical/Forensic Examiner, Sept. 2005-present

Supervised by June Tangney, Ph.D., Mark Hastings, Ph.D.

• Certified in administration of the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised and the Psychopathy Checklist: Screening Version (PCL:SV)
• Conducted in-depth semi-structured clinical interviews with adult offenders at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and scored PCL:SV and Violence Risk Appraisal Guide
• Conducted semi-structured face-to-face and phone interviews with offenders
• Provided on-call coverage to conduct emergency suicide risk assessments

Massachusetts General Hospital

Revere Mental Health Center’s Youth Zone

Revere, MA

Community Outreach Worker, March 2001-June 2005

Supervised by Bill DeMars and Eugene Beresin, M.D., Ph.D.

• Collaborated with colleagues to establish a referral system between the Pediatric and Mental Health departments at the Health Center and the Youth Zone.
• Supervised adolescents aged 10-16 in an after school milieu setting.
• Developed and lead recreational and educational activities.
• Worked as a liaison to link inner city adolescents and families in need with community resources.
• Provided administrative support and outreach.
• Worked in conjunction with team members to establish a monthly parent support group.

Germaine Lawrence School for Girls

Jane Addams Program

Arlington, MA

Undergraduate Intern/Residential Counselor in Training, Sept.1998–May 1999

Supervised by Marin Zelin, Ph.D.

• Worked as part of a milieu team in a residential setting with female adolescents who had exhibited sexually aggressive behaviors toward other children, many of who were also victims of sexual abuse.
• Assisted with daily living tasks and building independent living skills.
• Prepared and monitored meals.
• Conducted nightly check-ins with residents.
• Assisted with a behavior management point system, giving direction to residents, setting clear limits and expectations and monitoring consequences.
• Facilitated positive interactions among residents and assisted with development of pro-social behaviors.
• Assisted in planning and running therapeutic activities.
• Accompanied girls at higher levels of the program on community outings.

District of Columbia Pediatric Palliative Care Collaboration (DCPPCC)

Washington, DC

Student Consultant, Sept. 2007 – June 2008

Susan Rogers, Executive Director

• Conducted needs assessments at local hospitals and hospice care centers.
• Led focus groups of local providers and family members who have cared for children with life-limiting illnesses.
• Developed manuals of local resources relevant to pediatric palliative and hospice care, as well as psychosocial/emotional information for parents and children receiving hospice care.

Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria (SAPCA)

Alexandria, VA

Student Consultant, May-June 2008

Supervised by Jerome Short, Ph.D.

• Facilitated focus groups with parents of elementary and high school students in Alexandria to gather information on parents beliefs and thoughts about prevalence, contributors, and strategies for addressing and preventing substance use among youth in Alexandria

George Mason University

Human Emotions Research Lab

Fairfax, VA

Graduate Research Assistant, Sept. 2005-Aug 2008

Advised and Supervised by June Tangney, Ph.D.

• Collected and analyzed data for a longitudinal study investigating program efficacy and recidivism at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.
• Entered and cleaned data and managed databases for multiple phases of a longitudinal study
• Conducted literature reviews and assisted preparation of papers and presentations for submission to national conferences.
• Attended and participated in conceptual and methodological meetings
• Assisting in development of a Mindfulness program manual for a Randomized Clinical Trial Study investigating the effect of treatment in an incarcerated sample.
• Currently preparing a manuscript for submission examining changes in religious behaviors and feelings in inmates.

Massachusetts General Hospital

Dept. of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Boston, MA

Senior Research Assistant, July 1999-June 2005

Supervised by Eugene V. Beresin, M.D., Ph.D.

• Involved in research studying the effectiveness of outreach to indigent children and their families; eating disorders; child abuse; couples and family therapy; competencies in psychiatry; and psychiatry and the media.
• Organized, analyzed and helped interpret data from several research projects.
• Worked with a development team to set-up community outreach research programs in three Boston area cities.
• Assisted team members in choosing and developing study appropriate instruments and protocol.
• Wrote proposals and completed other forms required for submission to the MGH Human Research Committee. Maintained and updated Institutional Review Board documents to retain approval for research projects.
• Entrusted with handling confidential patient data and proprietary information.
• Helped prepare reports, and presentations for national and international meetings.
• Performed numerous background literature searches to obtain information and back-up data for various research projects, presentations, papers and depositions.
• Assisted with editing and writing of manuscripts for several journals.
• Arranged meetings and appointments and scheduled travel and accommodations.
• Consistently maintained a professional image and the integrity of the department.

Mass General Hospital

Depts of Child and Adol Psychiatry & Pediatrics

Bosotn, MA

Senior Research Assistant, July 1999-June 2000

Supervised by Michael Murphy, Ed.D.

• Involved in research investigating the effects of nutrition on behavior, attendance and academic performance in elementary school children.
• Worked as project coordinator.
• Facilitated and executed subject recruitment, data collection, statistical analysis and manuscript preparation and submission.
• Trained, supervised and managed part-time assistants who collected and analyzed data and assisted in manuscript preparation.

The Maryland Child Care Resource Network

Baltimore, MD

Maryland Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning

Trainee, Jan/Feb 2008

• Participated in 4 days of “train that trainer” instruction in the Infant and Preschool training modules of The Pyramid Model for Supporting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children (a conceptual framework of evidence-based practices developed by two national, federally-funded research and training centers: Center for Social and Emotional Foundations of Early Learning and the Center for Evidence-Based Practices: Young Children with Challenging Behavior)
• Acquired skills and activities to train administrators, teachers and parents in: Building Relationships and Creating Supportive Environments; Social-Emotional teaching strategies; Determining the meaning of challenging behavior; Developing a behavior support plan; Learning strategies for supporting Children’s social and emotional development and addressing challenging behaviors – all aimed at promoting success for all children.

Children’s National Medical Center

Washington, DC

Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND)

Trainee, Sept 2007 – May 2008

Supervised by Gaetano Lotrecchiano, Ph.D., Toby Long, Ph.D. and Diane Jacobstein, Ph.D.

• Participated in interdisciplinary training and clinical experience, focused on developing leaders in the care and support of children who have neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families. This program included the following activities:
• Participating in a one day weekly didactic component delivered by interdisciplinary faculty members and other experts on various topics related to neurodevelopmental disabilities
• Co-leading an interdisciplinary clinic to assist a family in need of services.
• Education on, and involvement in, policy and advocacy work focusing on children with developmental disabilities and their families
• Teaching and mentoring both LEND peers and Howard University undergraduates
• Visits with a family with a child who has a developmental disability to observe family life and everyday activities
• Conducting a year-long research project to be presented at Children’s National Research Day
• Site visits to clinics, schools and child care facilities in DC and Northern Virginia to observe their services and assess their capability to serve children with developmental disabilities

Children’s National Medical Center

LEND Training Program

Washington, DC

Invited Lecturer:“Learning Disabilities” (Jan 2008)

• Lecture given to LEND Fellows and Trainees and Howard University undergraduates on an overview of learning disabilities

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Invited Guest Lecturer: “Psychopathy” (Fall 2006; Spring 2007)

• Invited lecture to Abnormal Psychology undergraduate course of approximately 30 students