Kira Riley
MSW Intern at The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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CITI Human Subjects Research Certificate
COLLABORATIVE INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING INITIATIVE (CITI PROGRAM)Sep, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The University of Texas at Arlington - School of Social Work
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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MSW Intern
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Jun 2021 - Present
Working under the supervision of Dr. Marie Salimbeni, PhD, LCSW, CAS to develop the School of Social Work Virtual Clinic. The SSW Virtual Clinic was initiated as a COVID-19 initiative to improve the well-being of UTA students amid the pandemic. In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, we develop virtual support groups and facilitate these groups on a weekly basis. We also conduct research to demonstrate to the SSW Committee ways to improve the MSW program as well as improve the Virtual Clinic.
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Metrocare Services
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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500 - 600 Employee
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Qualified Mental Health Professional
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Oct 2019 - Jun 2021
As a Qualified Mental Health Professional, it is my duty and honor to assist individuals experiencing homelessness access community resources that support their needs. Through advocacy, linking, and engagement, appropriate steps are taken to assist this vulnerable population in making decisions to overcome their situations and take action to improve their mental health. As a Qualified Mental Health Professional, it is my duty and honor to assist individuals experiencing homelessness access community resources that support their needs. Through advocacy, linking, and engagement, appropriate steps are taken to assist this vulnerable population in making decisions to overcome their situations and take action to improve their mental health.
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ICADS
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Costa Rica
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Intern
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
In partnership with the Buffett Institute for Global Studies, ICADS provides students an opportunity to work on sustainable development projects designed to promote the mission of positive impact in Central America. This full time internship takes place in Costa Rica where a team of student interns will collaborate with the Santa Rosa National Park organization to preserve the historical and environmental integrity of one of the most popular national parks in Costa Rica. In partnership with the Buffett Institute for Global Studies, ICADS provides students an opportunity to work on sustainable development projects designed to promote the mission of positive impact in Central America. This full time internship takes place in Costa Rica where a team of student interns will collaborate with the Santa Rosa National Park organization to preserve the historical and environmental integrity of one of the most popular national parks in Costa Rica.
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Northwestern University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Fellow at Buffett Institute for Global Studies
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May 2017 - Jun 2018
As the Public Relations/Communications Fellow at The Buffett Institue, I had the responsibility to engage with my peers and superiors to improve and execute undergraduate programming and initiatives for global engagement. I was able to develop the Ambassadors Program which was a project conceptualized by the previous year's fellows. It was challenging to create a foundation for our program. However, through consistent collaboration with staff and peers, our team was able to recruit, train, and mobilize 12 Buffett Ambassadors to spread awareness of the Buffett mission.I thoroughly enjoyed my time with The Buffett Institute learning about global initiatives and learning directly from our partners who are making a difference in the world. This position allowed me to step out of my comfort zone as a leader to take on the responsibility of delegation.
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President of Bio&ChemEXCEL Leadership Council
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Dec 2016 - Jun 2018
The Bio&ChemEXCEL Leadership Council serves to guide low-income, first-generation, and minority undergraduate students majoring in neuroscience, biology, and chemistry through their academic and professional development. The council organizes events centered around the studnets' personal, social, academic and professional goals including professional workshops and mentorship. The council hosts quarterly social and community engagement events and an annual senior-send off banquet for members of the Bio&ChemEXCEL programs.
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International Program Development (IPD) Participant
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
Comparative Public Health in Serbia & Bosnia-Herzegovina: In this two month experience abroad, I had the unique opportunity to learn in two Eastern European countries. Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina are both former parties of Yugoslavia and experienced drastic changes to their social systems during the fall of the Yugoslav nation. I was honored to learn the living history of this region and examine the sociopolitical effects of war and socialism in our modern world. Through classroom discussions and hands-on exploration of the lands, I experienced the great resilience of this region. This program truly gave me a different perspective on global health and mental health and further sparked my interest in learning about these concepts. This was a great opportunity to galvanize my interests in international studies and the enticed my mind to think about history in a more applicable manner. Awards: Mental Health in Serbia Certificate, IPD Scholarship
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Resident Assistant
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Mar 2016 - Jun 2017
Develop relationships with undergraduate students to support their social, academic, personal and professional success in a safe, inclusive environment.Enforce Northwestern policy and safety regulations to promote a safe environment. Collaborate with team members to organize events, respond to the needs of the community, and provide support for effective, ethical leadership.
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Vice President of Bio&ChemEXCEL Leadership Council
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Apr 2015 - Dec 2016
Create and manage academic support initiatives throughout the year (Book Exchange program, Mentorship Program, Study Tables, etc.). Help underclassmen develop skills for maintaining academic and personal success through mentorship.Assist the President in fulfilling duties and keep track of meeting agendas.
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Posner Research Fellow
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
I received a grant to partner with the Posner Fellowship program as a research fellow to conduct independent research examining the relationships between sleep, problem solving, and memory. At the end of the program, I presented my research at a symposium.
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Research Assistant in the Creative Brain Lab
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Oct 2015 - Mar 2017
Develop knowledge about cognitive processing through assistance running research studies focused on problem solving, memory, and creative thinking. Assisted graduate candidates in data collection, transcription, coding and participant recruitment.Used MatLab to design and run studies.Piloted independent research project to examine the relationships between problem solving methods and long-term memory.Trained participants to use EEG device for SLEEP study.Collaborated with team members to learn data analysis techniques, basic coding, experimental design, and writing IRB proposals.Participated in weekly lab meetings to discuss new material in Cognitive Psychology, organize research schedule, debrief on study progression, and propose solutions to lab issues.Followed ethical research procedures to collect reliable data.
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Advocate Trinity Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pharmacy Technician
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Jun 2012 - Sep 2012
At Advocate Health's Trinity Hospital, I was an aid in the pharmacy department as a pharmacy technician. This job required me to manage the cleanliness of the common space, properly sort pharmaceutical inventory, distribute materials to other departments, and fill proper doses of medication. At Advocate Health's Trinity Hospital, I was an aid in the pharmacy department as a pharmacy technician. This job required me to manage the cleanliness of the common space, properly sort pharmaceutical inventory, distribute materials to other departments, and fill proper doses of medication.
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Education
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2019 - 2019
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Graduate Certificate, International Psychology -
2014 - 2018
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology and International Studies -
2008 - 2014
Kenwood Academy High School
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The University of Texas at Arlington
Master's degree, Social Work
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