Leila Alav
Redlands
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
08.2025 - Current
- Involved with study design, literature review drafting, survey development, and IRB preparation across multiple ongoing research projects led by faculty and graduate students.
- Assisted with data collection and analysis for ongoing research projects.
- Participated in weekly team meetings, contributing insights on project progress and challenges.
Teaching Assistant - Research Design & Statistics
08.2025 - Current
- Provided instructional support to undergraduate students through tutoring, clarifying course concepts, and assisting with SPSS use.
- Graded assignments, provided feedback, and supported exam preparation to enhance students’ understanding of research methodology.
- Assisted the professor in managing course materials, answering student questions, and maintaining timely communication.
Volleyball Referee
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Promoted sportsmanship by interacting respectfully with players, coaches, and spectators.
- Observed player movements and decisions to make accurate calls during matches.
- Communicated effectively with players to clarify rulings and resolve disputes.
Medical Office Assistant
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Scheduled appointments for patients and communicated with them via telephone.
- Handled billing and insurance for patients.
- Assisted the physician with organizing patient files.
Skills
- Study design assistance
- SPSS statistical analysis
- Data coding, cleaning, and management
- Literature review and synthesis
- IRB and survey preparation
- Experience collaborating on multi-phase research projects
- Research poster creation and presentation
Research & Data Skills
Interpersonal & Professional
- Timely and responsive communicator
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Receptive to feedback and able to implement revisions constructively
- Demonstrated professionalism in academic and clinical settings
- High level of integrity and responsibility
- Effective team collaborator
- Awareness of confidentiality, boundaries, and ethical standards
Accomplishments
Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN
Bachelor of Science: Clinical Psychology
Distinguished Dean's List
Aug 2022 - Present
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
Intro. to Behavioral Health Course
Jun 2023 - Jun 2023
Redlands Adventist Academy, Redlands, CA
Graduated with 3.99 GPA
Aug 2018 - Jun 2022
Certification
CITI Program Certificate
Jan 2025
LivingWorks Start Certificate
Jul 2023
Certificate of Achievement
Dale Carnegie Skills for Success: Teen Leadership & Communication
Jun 2019
Music Teachers' Association of California Certificate of Merit
Piano - Level Advanced
Mar 2019
1st Place - Inland Empire Piano Festival
Feb 2016
Kukkiwon Poom Certificate, 1st & 2nd Dan Taekwondo Black Belt
Jul 2015
Certificate of Excellence & Scholarship
Xplore Taekwondo Demonstration Team
Dec 2013
Languages
English
Russian
Timeline
Research Assistant
08.2025 - Current
Teaching Assistant - Research Design & Statistics
08.2025 - Current
Volleyball Referee
01.2025 - 03.2025
Medical Office Assistant
05.2023 - 08.2023
Leadership
Psi Chi Honor Society President
Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology
Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN
Aug 2025 - Present
Associated Student Body Vice President
Redlands Adventist Academy, Redlands, CA
Aug 2021- Jun 2022
Crosswalk Church Youth Worship Leader
Crosswalk Church, Redlands, CA
Aug 2021- Jul 2022
Scholarships
Ruth S. Williams Psychology Merit Scholarship
Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN
Apr 2025 - Present
High School Leadership Scholarship
Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN
Sep 2022 - Present
Renewable Academic Scholarship
Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN
Sep 2022 - Present