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Ashlyn Beach

Huntington Beach

Summary


Capable Psychology student with solid background in academic projects and extracurricular activities. Successfully contributed to team projects and demonstrated leadership in student organizations. Skilled in research and problem-solving, with track record of effective communication and time management.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Lab Assistant

Dr. Jessie Peissig's Cognitive Psychology Lab
08.2024 - Current
  • Met weekly to discuss procedures, upcoming conferences, and schedule participants
  • Ran experiments with participants for four consecutive weeks
  • Edited and standardized photos taken within experimentation sessions
  • Kept records of procedures and experiment outcomes

Teaching Assistant in Developmental Psychology

California State University, Fullerton
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted instructor with in-class activities by grading assignments and proctoring exams
  • Provided students feedback on assignments and exams
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring to students who needed additional help on the coursework
  • Reminded students about upcoming assignments, exams, and essays

Student Researcher

PATH Research Scholars Program
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Researched and collected study data and maintained daily records of methodologies and test results
  • Composed abstracts and presentations to detail research findings to the scientific community and other audiences
  • Formulated research questions to propel progress and contribute to industry discourse
  • Presented findings to colleagues and Orange County Health Professionals

Education

B.A. - Psychology

California State University, Fullerton
12.2024

AA-T - Psychology

Golden West College
05.2023

Skills

  • Quantitative Research
  • Problem-Solving
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Teamwork Abilities
  • Team Leadership

Awards

  • First Place in Research Symposium - PATH Research Program, 07/01/24
  • Middle-Class Scholarship - California Student Aid Commission, 11/01/23, 11/17/24

Research


  • Senior Honors Project - In Progress, The Psychological Effects of Addiction on Victims and Family Members: An Autoethnography, 01/01/24-Present

- Partnered with faculty mentor to facilitate ample timelines for project milestones

- Composed questions and interviewed family members about addiction

- Created concepts and photos with models depicting autobiographical memories of family members' struggle with addiction

  • Lead Researcher, The Intersection of Identity and Mental Health: Depression Among U.S. Natives and Immigrants, 06/01/24 - 07/31/24

- Researched and collected data from IPUMS and the U.S. Census

- Analyzed individuals based on their citizenship status

- Composed statistical tests (Chi-square & ANOVA) on the two groups

-  Results found that depression is rising among the U.S. population 

- Presented at a research symposium

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Limited Working

Timeline

Lab Assistant

Dr. Jessie Peissig's Cognitive Psychology Lab
08.2024 - Current

Student Researcher

PATH Research Scholars Program
06.2024 - 07.2024

Teaching Assistant in Developmental Psychology

California State University, Fullerton
01.2024 - Current

AA-T - Psychology

Golden West College

B.A. - Psychology

California State University, Fullerton
Ashlyn Beach