Psychology Research or Psychology

Yvonne Yi Wen Chua. 334 North Broadway, Apt. 309 Email: [email protected] 269-377-3688 Salem, NH 03079 EDUCATION: Rivier College, Nashua, NH Degree: May 2010 Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology Special Projects: 8/09 - 5/10 Behavioral Science Laboratory Research Assistant Worked closely with faculty to design and ran experiments and data analysis using SPSS 17. Poster was presented at the 2010 APS convention. Currently in the process of drafting journal article for publication. 1/10 - Present Principal Investigator Currently scheduling participants for the study on: Cyberbullying and Personality: An Insight. Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Harwood Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI Degree: December 2005 Bachelor of Science in Psychology Minor: Philosophy Fall 2005 - Dean's List WORK EXPERIENCE: 8/2007 - 6/2008 Behavior Technician Ellis School, Fremont, NH Implementation of behavior support plans, treatment plans and academic plans for two children diagnosed with Autism. Utilized PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) and sign language for communication and taught social and academic skills utilizing ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis). 6/2006 - 8/2007 ABA Counselor (Served in both residential and classroom setting) Melmark New England, Andover, MA Responsibilities included being a case manager in both residential and classroom setting, implementation of changes in IEPs (Individualized Education Program) and behavior support plans, parent contacts, data collection, and interpretation and analyzing of data. Taught autistic students functional living skills, leisure skills, socialization skills and functional communication skills with the use of PECS and sign language.

9/2005 - 12/2005 Teaching Assistant Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. TA for PSY 3000 (Behavioral Statistics) tutoring undergraduate students, grading tests and exam papers. Held office hours and weekly study sessions. 5/2005 - 7/2005 Behavior Technician Croyden Avenue School, Kalamazoo, MI. Supervised internship experience. One on one teaching autistic children using ABA techniques. Child was taught verbal, communicative and social skills. PECS and simple sign language was used in this school with autistic children to further enable them to communicate more effectively with technicians regarding their wants and needs. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: 2009 - Present American Psychological Association Member 2007 - Present Association for Psychological Science Member 2004 - Present Association for Behavior Analysis Member 1/2004 - 4/2004 Tutor STARR Program, Kalamazoo, MI. Volunteered as an after school tutor tutoring mathematics, english, and arts and craft to children from K - G2. 5/2001 - 7/2001 Volunteer Singapore Association for the Visually Handicapped, Singapore. Brought the visually impaired to hospitals for regular check-up's and dictating company information to be translated into Braille. Aided the founder of the organization with computer related issues, filing paperwork, typing newsletters and writing to government organizations. SKILLS: * Proficiency in Mandarin (Chinese), Cantonese and English. * Maintains good work ethics, work relationships and shows initiative. * Patient with both children and adults. * Participates well in team work and contributes good work efforts. * Comfortable with the use of Windows and Macintosh platforms and applications.