Ashley Uphoff

PhD Student Apprentice / Research Assistant at University of Chicago Consortium on School Research
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Experience

    • United States
    • Research
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • PhD Student Apprentice / Research Assistant
      • Jun 2022 - Present

      Employing multi-level modelling to examine the impacts of COVID-19 on student learning, attendance, and retention, specifically examining school effects. Employing multi-level modelling to examine the impacts of COVID-19 on student learning, attendance, and retention, specifically examining school effects.

    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research Study Coordinator
      • Jun 2020 - Present

    • Independent Contractor
      • Jun 2018 - Aug 2021

      Edit and finalize content for research reports; Create tables and figures; Provide research support on multiple projects designated by the Senior Director of Research Edit and finalize content for research reports; Create tables and figures; Provide research support on multiple projects designated by the Senior Director of Research

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Independent Graduate Researcher
      • Nov 2019 - Aug 2020

      MA Thesis Project examining school choice policies and the segregation of Chicago’s Public Schools” within the district; Manage independent research study (proposal, literature review, preparing data set (650 schools over twenty years), manage data set, analyze data with Stata); Present findings in written narrative analytical report; Outline proposed policy response. MA Thesis Project examining school choice policies and the segregation of Chicago’s Public Schools” within the district; Manage independent research study (proposal, literature review, preparing data set (650 schools over twenty years), manage data set, analyze data with Stata); Present findings in written narrative analytical report; Outline proposed policy response.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Deputy Director of the Take Ten Program
      • Sep 2018 - Jul 2019

      Served as an AmeriCorps member to help direct the Take Ten Program, a non-violence curriculum taught to ages Preschool to Adult. Managed over 100 volunteers, lead the annual research-based program evaluation, and developed professional relationships with the more than twenty local schools and non-profits where Take Ten volunteers serve. Throughout the year, our volunteers taught over 1,200 students across the South Bend area. Served as an AmeriCorps member to help direct the Take Ten Program, a non-violence curriculum taught to ages Preschool to Adult. Managed over 100 volunteers, lead the annual research-based program evaluation, and developed professional relationships with the more than twenty local schools and non-profits where Take Ten volunteers serve. Throughout the year, our volunteers taught over 1,200 students across the South Bend area.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Independent Honors Researcher
      • Jun 2017 - Sep 2018

      Investigated methods used by public school teachers to discuss domestic poverty with their students; Conducted one-on-one interviews with subjects and transcribed interviews for data analysis; Completed CITI Certification and IRB process

    • Teacher's Assistant
      • Dec 2017 - May 2018

      Assisted professor in class preparation and design, teaching, and discussion leadership.

    • Resident Assistant/Community Advisor
      • Apr 2017 - Dec 2017

      Served as a mentor for first year college students, planned community events, and assisted with administrative tasks.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Independent Researcher
      • Nov 2016 - Dec 2016

      Conducted an independent research study evaluating student achievement in charter schools; Managed a data set with over 8,600 schools and used Excel and SPSS to analyze and graphically represent these data in finalized report and presentation

    • Volunteer Coordinator
      • May 2016 - Dec 2016

      Collaborated with Civic Engagement Office, community partners, and students to organize community service opportunities and foster professional relationships.

    • Psychology Research Assistant
      • Oct 2014 - May 2016

      Collected and analyzed data regarding human relationships with faculty member. Article pursued publication and was presented at the APS Conference in Chicago.

    • Political Science Research Assistant
      • Sep 2014 - May 2015

      Collected and analyzed statistical data regarding to aid faculty research.

    • Intern
      • May 2016 - Aug 2016

      Office assistance. Office assistance.

    • Freelance Writer
      • Aug 2015 - Jan 2016

      Primary writer for new product development initiatives and web presence designs. Primary writer for new product development initiatives and web presence designs.

    • Marketing Intern
      • May 2015 - Aug 2015

    • United States
    • Accounting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

      Managed file retention program Managed file retention program

Education

  • University of Chicago
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Comparative Human Development
    2021 - 2027
  • University of Chicago
    Master of Arts - MA, Social Science
    2019 - 2020
  • College of Saint Benedict
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Social Sciences
    2017 - 2018
  • Cornell College
    Politics Major, Education Major, Psychology Minor, Civic Engagement Minor
    2014 - 2016

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