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Deborah Hughes

Oceanside

Summary

Dedicated student who is passionate about psychology, children, and research, and has over 5 years of experience teaching and engaging with children. Furthermore, I completed my honors thesis on children's cognition through a UC San Diego developmental research lab. I maintained an excellent GPA and received academic honors most terms throughout the four years while simultaneously working multiple jobs and engaging in many psychology-related extracurriculars. I have experience in computer programming, research, and patient care and interaction through various program involvements.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Member Coordinator

UC San Diego - Psi Chi/Psychology Club
San Diego
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Recruited, trained, and maintained communication with all mentors and mentees for the chapter's Incoming Student Mentor Program.
  • Coordinated and executed mixers and other interactive events for all students involved in the Mentor Program.
  • Streamlined event attendance tracking for 50+ participants, leading to higher retention rates, and increased mentee participation in the program's events.

Research Assistant

Caren Walker's Early Learning and Cognition Lab
San Diego
03.2024 - 06.2025
  • Collaborated with a team of researchers to brainstorm ideas and develop research plans.
  • Conducted a literature review to identify the latest research in a field of study, allowing for more informed decision-making on the research project.
  • Assisted in the development of experiments to test hypotheses, resulting in more accurate and reliable research results.
  • Aided in the development and administration of research games for children to collect data for research projects within the lab.

Incoming Student Program Peer Mentor

UC San Diego - Psi Chi/Psychology Club
San Diego
09.2023 - 06.2025
  • Provided ongoing support and mentorship to 10+ mentees, fostering a welcoming environment, improving their academic success, and increasing participation in departmental events.
  • I met with mentees whenever requested, to contribute to both a friendly and academic environment.
  • Provide any resources that could help with the mentee's needs and interests.

Pharmacy Technician and Immunizer

CVS Pharmacy
06.2023 - 06.2025
  • Performed quality assurance checks on filled prescriptions, ensuring accuracy and proper labeling.
  • Immunized patients with the COVID-19 and Flu vaccines.
  • Handled customer complaints calmly and professionally, resolving customer issues in a timely manner.
  • Helped patients with difficult insurance matters.

Private Piano Instructor

Self-Employed
08.2019 - 06.2025
  • Prepared over 15 piano students for showcase performances and recitals.
  • Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
  • Instructed students of the ages between 4-87 on several skills including music composition, music theory, and performance etiquette.

Instrument Technician and Drumline Instructor

Classical Academy High School Music Department
08.2021 - 11.2023
  • Instructed students regarding visual and musical skills.
  • Worked with other instructors to design and write a competitive marching band show in a California competitive circuit.
  • Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
  • Held after-school meetings and rehearsals in preparation for competitions.
  • Wrote and designed a drumline competitive show performed in a California competition circuit.

Barista

Starbucks
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.

Education

Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology

Biola University
La Mirada, CA
06-2030

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology

University of California San Diego
La Jolla, CA
06.2025

Skills

  • R
  • Data analysis
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Research methodology
  • Patient management
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Mentorship
  • Event coordination
  • Problem-solving
  • Project planning

Conference Presentations

  • UC San Diego Undergraduate Research Conference - April 2025
  • CSU San Marcos Psychology Research Conference - April 2025
  • Western Psychological Association Conference - May 2025

Awards

  • Provost Honors - Revelle College at UC San Diego, 03/01/22 - 06/01/25
  • Psi Chi Honors Society - Psi Chi International and UC San Diego, 05/01/23 - Present

Certification

  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
  • PTCB certified
  • CPR certified

Languages

French
Limited

Affiliations

  • Phi Beta Kappa Member - inducted 2025
  • Psi Chi Member - inducted 2023

Timeline

Member Coordinator

UC San Diego - Psi Chi/Psychology Club
06.2024 - 06.2025

Research Assistant

Caren Walker's Early Learning and Cognition Lab
03.2024 - 06.2025

Incoming Student Program Peer Mentor

UC San Diego - Psi Chi/Psychology Club
09.2023 - 06.2025

Pharmacy Technician and Immunizer

CVS Pharmacy
06.2023 - 06.2025

Instrument Technician and Drumline Instructor

Classical Academy High School Music Department
08.2021 - 11.2023

Barista

Starbucks
09.2020 - 09.2021

Private Piano Instructor

Self-Employed
08.2019 - 06.2025

Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology

Biola University

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology

University of California San Diego

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