Dora Racz
Saskatoon,Canada
Summary
Seek admission into the University of Saskatchewan Masters of Educational Psychology and Special Education. I am looking forward to strengthening my knowledge of psychology practice, field work experience, faculty mentoring, and campus engagement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Research Project
University of Saskatchewan
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Designed and conducted an experiment on how music tempo (fast vs. slow) and auditory laterality (left vs. right ear input) influence time perception.
- Recruited and tested 13 participants using controlled audiovisual stimuli and questionnaires.
- Applied a 2x2 repeated measures ANOVA to analyze interactions between temp, laterality, and perception of time.
- Presented findings in an academic poster highlighting implications for auditory processing, hemispheric dominance, and perception research.
- Developed strong skills in experimental design, data collection, SPSS statistical analysis, and academic presentation.
- Rhythms of Time and The Brain: How Music Beats and Laterality Shape Our Perception of Time
Summer Research Program Participant
Óbuda University, Budapest
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Engaged in lectures and workshops on quantum technology, exploring applications in computing, communication, and future innovation.
- Collaborated with peers from diverse academic backgrounds to discuss interdisciplinary implications of emerging technologies.
- Strengthen global perspective and adaptability through participation in an international academic exchange program.
- Able to strengthen my Hungarian language skills.
Continuing Care Assistant
Sherbrooke Community Centre
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided daily care and emotional support to residents, including individuals with dementia, promoting dignity and quality of life.
- Assisted with personal care, mobility, and feeding while ensuring safety and comfort.
- Applied knowledge of dementia care techniques to manage challenging behaviors with patience and compassion.
- Maintained accurate documentation of residents’ health status, behaviors and progress.
- Monitored residents for changes in condition and promptly reported concerns to medical staff.
- Supported residents’ mental well-being through active listening, conversation, and engagement in therapeutic activities.
- Trained and guided new staff members on best practices for dementia care and facility procedures.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK06-2025
Certificate - Quantum Frontiers: Understanding The Future in technology
Óbuda University
Budapest, Hungary 08-2025
Skills
- Communication and active listening
- Empathy and compassion in caregiving
- Conflict resolution and de-escalation
- Team collaboration and leadership support
- Cultural awareness and adaptability
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Time management and organization
- Patience and resilience in high-stress situations
- Research design and data collection
- Academic and report writing
- Documentation and record keeping
- Dementia and elder care support
Timeline
Summer Research Program Participant
Óbuda University, Budapest
07.2025 - 08.2025
Group Research Project
University of Saskatchewan
01.2025 - 04.2025
Continuing Care Assistant
Sherbrooke Community Centre
01.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
University of Saskatchewan
Certificate - Quantum Frontiers: Understanding The Future in technology
Óbuda University