Experience

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  Atrium Health Levine Children's

  • United States
  • Hospitals and Health Care
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Pediatric Psychologist

    • Sep 2023 - Present

  • Pediatric Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow

    • Aug 2022 - Sep 2023

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  Freelance

  • Research Consultant

    • May 2021 - Present

    Projects worked on:City of Charlotte: Conducted qualitative analysis of data collected from the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion survey completed by city employees.Novant/UNC Charlotte: Conducted a brief online survey among members of the Charlotte Transgender Health Care Group (CTHCG) to assess membership roles, functioning, aggregate patient demographics, knowledge, and comfort serving trans clients, and health care disparities perceived by CTHCG members. Conducted focus groups with the Novant Health Patient advisory board members and other trans community members. Performed quantitative and qualitative data analysis and assisted in the development of manuscripts.

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  University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  • Doctoral Intern

    • Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

    -Provide brief goal-focused individual teletherapy for a range of psychosocial concerns (4-6 session model).-Conduct initial consultation and triage service (20-30 minutes) in which client needs and available resources are assessed, and treatment plans are collaboratively developed.-Serve on the Outreach and Community Engagement Committee to facilitate the holistic development of students including their academic, physical, psychological, and interpersonal development-Co-facilitate a weekly process-oriented group (Understanding Ourselves and Others) and a gender and sexuality spectrum group (True Selves).-Co-facilitate a weekly “Meditation for Beginners” workshop.-Develop campus partnerships and conduct community outreach services such as providing workshops and guest lecturing on a variety of topics (i.e., meditation for stress reduction, the impact of identities on health, etc.)- Participate in weekly practicum seminar, which entails didactic instruction, formal case conceptualization presentations, and group supervision.- Starting Spring 2022 will supervise a beginning-practicum student in the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. program at UNCC.

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  Holistic & Equitable Approaches to Long-Term Health (HEALTH) Lab

  • Charlotte, North Carolina

  • Lab Coordinator

    • Jul 2017 - Aug 2021
    • Charlotte, North Carolina

    - Developed mhealth application to implement a cognitive behavioral therapy guided self-help program for binge eating.- Planned and coordinated laboratory activities for research projects.- Developed and maintained lab procedures, experimental protocols, and training manuals.- Stayed current with latest developments in lab techniques and technologies.- Conducted trainings and supervised research assistants in the lab.- Supervised research assistants to provide semi-structured support for participants in the intervention.- Provided support to participants during an intervention phase of a randomized controlled trial examining the efficacy of a cognitive behavioral therapy guided self-help program for binge eating.

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  University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  • Graduate Assistant / Advanced Practicum Student

    • Aug 2020 - May 2021

    - Provide brief goal-focused individual therapy for a range of psychosocial concerns (4-6 session model).- Conduct initial consultations (20-30 minutes) in which client needs and available resources are assessed, and treatment plans are collaboratively developed.- Develop safety plans collaboratively with clients with self-harm behavior and suicidal thoughts, plan, method, or intent. - Co-facilitate a weekly “Meditation for Beginners” workshop.- Participate in weekly practicum seminars, which entails didactic instruction, formal case conceptualization presentations, and group supervision.

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  Atrium Health Levine Children's

  • Doctoral Behavioral Health Intern/Practicum Student

    • Aug 2018 - Jul 2020

    Worked at Teen Health Connection & Levine Children's Center for Gender Health- Served as a metal health triage clinician within an interdisciplinary primary care setting for adolescents and young adults (AYA; ages 11-26).- Assessed new patient and physical appointments for adverse childhood experiences, provided client consultations, referrals to services, brief behavioral health interventions, and consultations with medical providers.- Provided individual therapy for AYAs and their families.- Assisted in the development of Levine Children's Center for Gender Health, Trauma Informed Learning Community, and cardiology pediatric to adult transition of care program.- Provided mental health consultations, assessments, and case management for Levine Children's Center for Gender Health.- Participated as a core member in the Trauma Informed Learning Community (TILC) to ensure that Teen Health Connection provided trauma informed care.- Conducted community outreach services such as providing psychoeducation at local schools, speaking at community events, and fostering relationships within the Mecklenburg County community (e.g., PFLAG, Time Out Youth)- Participated in training opportunities focused on improving client care (e.g., quarterly 2-day trauma informed care and leadership trainings, best Practices for working with transgender/gender non-conforming clients, and psycho-oncology training).- Developed a group therapy curriculum for adolescents with social anxiety.

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  UNC Charlotte

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    • Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

    Helped with ongoing development and design of the curriculum in a manner supporting a research-led and scholarly approach to student learning. Delivered a range of teaching and assessment activities including tutorials directed towards the delivery of subjects at undergraduate level.

  • Research Participation Coordinator

    • Aug 2017 - May 2018

    Coordinated and managed the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Psychology research sign-up system.

  • PhD Practicum Student

    • Aug 2017 - May 2018

    Center for Counseling at Psychological Services

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  University of Maryland School of Medicine

  • Maryland Psychiatric Research Center

  • Clinical Research Assistant

    • Aug 2014 - Aug 2016
    • Maryland Psychiatric Research Center

    Coordinated and implemented an intensive clinical research trial of nicotinic enhancement of cognitive remediation in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. I conducted clinical neuropsychological evaluations of patients with schizophrenia and healthy controls. I assisted in recruitment and screening of subjects for research studies. I performed data collection by conducting clinical research interviews and administer experimental behavioral tasks. I administered, scored and interpreted standardized neuropsychological testing batteries for clinical trial protocols as well as experimental behavioral research protocols. Coordinated MRI scanning sessions with patients and ran computer tasks during the session. I also assisted in analyzing and interpreting data from research projects. Performed basic nursing duties such as urine and blood specimen collection and processing, electrocardiogram (EKG) recording, and took vitals. Set up and recorded mismatch negativity (MMN) in patients with schizophrenia via event-related potential (ERP) sessions.

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  Varsity Tutors

  • Private Academic Tutor

    • Sep 2014 - Dec 2015

    I provided individual private tutoring sessions for children and adults. I designed and created lesson plans that are unique to each of my clients and catered to their learning styles. I also completed evaluations and reports to chart students' progress after each individual session.

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  Salisbury University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Psychology Research Assistant; Child Development

    • Jan 2013 - May 2014

    I assisted Dr. Rhyannon Bemis in conducting research through a structured interview. Collected data by conducting interviews with children aged 4-6. I then transcribed, coded, and analyzed collected data. Presented research at Eastern Psychological Association Conference March 2014.

  • Peer Tutor; Psychology Department

    • Aug 2012 - May 2014

    I conducted private and group psychology tutoring for students attending Salisbury University. I was the head coordinator of the psychology student tutoring and had the responsibility of pairing students with a psychology peer tutor by matching their expertise, schedules, and personality. Once a month I also held Graduate Record Exam (GRE) classes for the Psychology Department to expose and inform the student body of their importance for continuing education.

  • Administrative Assistant

    • Feb 2012 - May 2014

    Managed the University’s Writing Center database and coordinated tutoring sessions between students and writing consultants. I demonstrated proficiencies in telephone and front-desk reception within a high-volume environment. Calmed upset/angry students and researched and rapidly solved problems.

  • Psi Chi Chapter President

    • 2013 - 2014

    Acted as the liaison between faculty and society members. Coordinated the efforts of all other officers by holding officer meetings often, and created and followed agendas for all meetings. Set goals for the organization to accomplish for the academic year. Planned and host events in the community. Organized graduation reception for the senior psychology majors.

  • Psychology Club President

    • 2013 - 2014

    Planned and held weekly club meetings. Participated in campus wide events to recruit new members. Coordinated a trip to the Eastern Psychological Association (EPA) conference to help further develop student involvement in the world of psychology. Organized fundraiser campaigns. Facilitated in development of knowledge and involvement of psychology students.

  • Research Team Member

    • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

    I performed research on the Salisbury Zoo’s Ateles Fusciceps (Spider Monkeys). Working in a team consisting of three other students we created an enrichment plan for the spider monkeys to elicit more natural behaviors through the design and placement of puzzle-feeders. In my part of the project I recorded, through observation, the spider monkey’s behavior and the zoo visitor’s behavior utilizing an ethogram that I created. I then coded this data and analyzed the behaviors of the spider monkeys pre and post-enrichment. I found a significant increase in naturalistic behaviors of the spider monkeys once the puzzle feeders were placed in different quadrants. There was also a significant increase in the amount of time zoo visitors spent in front of the spider monkey habitat.

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  Wicomico Partnership for Families and Children

  • Research Assistant

    • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

    I assisted the Wicomico Partnership for Families and Children in assessing the current community needs. I conducted random digit dialing, performed a telephone statistical survey, and kept all databases up-to-date and organized.

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  Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

  • Intern

    • May 2013 - Aug 2013

    I observed and assisted with adult group therapy in an intensive outpatient program. I administered and co-lead mindfulness sessions to the group. I also researched, implemented, and programed a database for the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS) to perform weekly outcome measurements. This has allowed for the clinicians to better treat and monitor the patients in the clinic.

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  Glenelg High School

  • Special Education Peer Tutor

    • Aug 2009 - May 2011

    Educated and taught high school age students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Provided daily, private, one-on-one tutoring to individuals.Recorded daily updates about the progress of each individual tutored.