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My Curriculum Vitae is a comprehensive document that outlines my academic and professional history. It includes details about my education, work experience, skills, publications, and accomplishments. Throughout my career in psychology and service to others, I have undertaken various projects that demonstrate my expertise and contributions to the field. Each project offers insight into my professional journey and achievements.

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae

Education

A.A. Psychology, College of Western Idaho Expected 6/26

B.A. Psychology, University of Idaho, Expected Spring of 2028

3.4 grade point average

Psi Beta Honor Society, 2025

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Relevant Courses

  • SIGL 102 American Sign Language

  • PHIL 103 Ethics

  • ANTH 104 Biological Anthropology

  • MATH 153 Statistical Reasoning

  • PSYC 140 Human Relations

  • PSYC 190 Research Writing for the Social Sciences

  • PSYC 201 Developmental Psychology

  • PSYC 250 Fundamentals of Research Methods

  • PSYC 251 Statistical Analysis

  • CRIJ 280 Victimology

  • PSYC 290 Professional Development

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Certifications

  • Research Basics, Ethical Treatment of Human Participants, CITI 2025

  • Mental Health First Aid, 2025

  • Darkness to Light, Stewards of Children, 2022-2024

  • NARCAN Training 2023

  • Human Trafficking 101 (Nampa Family Justice Center), 2023

  • Mental Health First Aid, For Adults Assisting Children and Youth, 2022

  • Eat Healthy Idaho, University of Idaho, 2022

Awards

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  • Festival of Trees, Idaho Statesman, 1st Place, 2007

  • Festival of Trees, Idaho Stateman, Best in Show, 2005

Teaching Experience

Teaching Assistant, Boundaries, Advocates Against Family Violence, 2022

  • Assisted Jessica Hall in class by providing real-world experiences

  • Assisted in providing feedback for assignments

  • Answered questions regarding readings and homework

Research Experience 

  • Lay, S. (2023). The Social Media Phenomenon: How Have Social and Technological Factors Contributed to the Changing Expression of Trauma and Mental Health Among Adolescents?, [manuscript]. Psyc 190: Research Writing for the Social Sciences, CWI.

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  • Lay, S. (2025). Kindness Across Channels: In-Person vs. Social Media Comparing the Impact of Kindness on Well-Being. [manuscript]. Psyc 250: Research Methods and Psyc 251: Statistical Analysis, CWI.

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Community Service

Event Coordinator Volunteer, Advocates Against Family Violence, 2021-2023

  • Managed registration and check-in processes for event participants

  • Collaborated with a 5-person team to plan and run events

  • Distributed promotional flyers for events

  • Provided a safe and engaging atmosphere for families and children

  • Arranged and cleaned up before and after events

Professional Experience

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Event Coordinator Volunteer, Advocates Against Family Violence, 2022-2023

  • Trained in professional boundaries

  • Trained as an active listener

  • Trained in de-escalation, both verbal and non-verbal, and situational awareness

  • Read personal and professional materials to participant

  • Recorded participants' intake and outtake data

  • Provided emotional support

  • Ensured participants had items for basic needs (food, hygiene, clothing, etc.)

  • Provided community resources for participants and those contacting us for aid

  • Maintained confidentiality

  • Answered crisis line

  • Contacted emergency services to respond to life-threatening situations.

  • Collaborated with outside agencies (Police, H&W, etc.)

  • Ensured shelter was secure by nightly walk-throughs, security system, and cameras

Landscape and Design, Kokopelli, 2012-2022

  • Provided excellent customer service

  • Collaboration with various organizations

  • Strengthen problem-solving skills when addressing challenges

  • Communication and active listening skills when discussing ideas for design

  • Adaptability to seasonal and regional conditions and last-minute design changes

  • Navigating social dynamics and biases in male-dominated fields

  • Learned the importance of self-care

Office Coordinator, Big O Tires, 1995-2017

  • Answering phone calls and providing customer service

  • Interacting with customers and colleagues helped develop strong interpersonal skills

  • Managing appointments and keeping the office tidy developed ability to organize information and tasks

  • Entering data and sourcing parts involved working with information systems

  • Scheduling appointments and handling multiple tasks simultaneously

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