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CURRICULUM VITAEKatherine Abigail Leppert, M.S. University Address:3140A Biology-PsychologyPhone: 301-405-9880Department of PsychologyEmail: kal603@umd.eduUniversity of MarylandCollege Park, MD 20742EDUCATION2014 – Present Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology(Expected May 2020)University of Maryland, College Park (APA Accredited)(GPA: 4.0/4.0)Advisor: Lea Dougherty, Ph.D.Dissertation: A Daily Diary Analysis of Preschool Depressive Behaviors: Same Day and Prospective Associations across 14 Days2014-2015Master of Science, Clinical PsychologyUniversity of Maryland, College Park (APA Accredited)(GPA: 4.0/4.0)2009-2013Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Magna cum laude, Phi Beta KappaUniversity of Maryland, College Park(GPA: 3.96/4.0)2009-2013Bachelor of Science, Physiology and Neurobiology, Magna cum laude, Phi Beta KappaUniversity of Maryland, College Park(GPA: 3.96/4.0)HONORS AND AWARDSApril 2018Dissertation Award, University of Maryland Department of Psychology ($2,500)June 2017, Travel Award, Jacob K. Goldhaber Travel Award ($400)March 2016Funds matched by department for a total award of $800 each year.May 2015, 2016 Distinguished Poster Award, Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology ($100)March 2015Travel Award, Association for Psychological Science ($200)August 2014Love of Learning Grant, Phi Kappa Phi ($500)May 2013Magna Cum Laude, University of Maryland, College ParkApril 2013Phi Beta Kappa Inductee, University of Maryland, College ParkMarch 2013Candidate, University of Maryland 2013 Commencement Speaker, University of Maryland, College ParkMay 2012The President’s Promise Bright Futures Scholarship, University of Maryland, College Park ($500)September 2011Phi Kappa Phi Inductee, University of Maryland, College ParkApril 2011Psi Chi Inductee, University of Maryland, College Park2009-2013University Honors Program, University of Maryland, College Park2009-2013College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Distinguished Dean’s List, University of Maryland, College Park2009-2011Dean’s Scholarship, University of Maryland, College Park ($9,000)CLINICAL EXPERIENCEJune 2018-Psychology Extern, Obesity Institute IDEAL ClinicPresentSite: Children’s National Health System, Washington, DCSupervisor: Eleanor Mackey, Ph.D., Pediatric PsychologistConduct weekly pre-surgical evaluations for adolescents with obesity to determine readiness for bariatric surgery. Identify factors that can support adolescents as they undergo the bariatric surgery process and provide recommendations to the family and medical team. Participate in weekly supervision. Caseload of 1 evaluation/week.June 2018-Psychology Extern, Craniofacial ProgramPresent Site:Children’s National Health System, Washington, DCSupervisor:Randi Streisand, Ph.D., Pediatric PsychologistConduct weekly psychosocial assessments and consultations for children and adolescents after craniofacial surgery at comprehensive follow-up clinic involving providers from psychology, plastic surgery, dentistry/orthodontics, audiology, genetics, and speech pathology. Provide brief recommendations to families to address any concerns related to child psychosocial functioning or development. Serve as liaison between family and medical team. Participate in weekly supervision. Caseload of 4 consultations/week.June 2018 -Psychology Extern, Pediatric Psychology Service PresentSite:Children’s National Health System, Washington, DCSupervisor: Sarah Hornack, Ph.D., Pediatric PsychologistProvide evidence-based intervention in a hospital-based outpatient clinic with children, adolescents, and families primarily referred by various medical specialty services (e.g., Obesity, Feeding Disorders) to address both illness-specific concerns (e.g., adjustment, coping with illness, pre-surgical procedure) and psychosocial difficulties (e.g., mood, adjustment, anxiety, and behavior problems). Caseload of 4-5 patients for ongoing therapy. Participate in weekly supervision.October 2017-Group Therapist, Multi-Component Early Intervention for Socially Inhibited May 2018Preschool ChildrenSite:University of Maryland, College ParkSupervisors: Andrea Chronis-Tuscano, Ph.D., ProfessorChristina Danko, Ph.D., Assistant Research ProfessorKelly O’Brien, Ph.D., Assistant Research ProfessorDelivered two types of treatment to groups of 10-15 parents of preschool-age children with substantial behavioral inhibition and anxiety. Treatments included a psychoeducational parenting group and multimodal treatment involving group PCIT and a child social skills group delivered over 6-8 weeks. Participated in weekly group supervision.June 2017 – Peer SupervisorPresentSite: University of Maryland Psychology ClinicSupervisor: M. Colleen Byrne, Ph.D., Clinical Associate Professor and Director, Psychology ClinicProvide peer supervision to a junior clinical psychology student in individual psychotherapy and psychoeducational assessment with outpatient children, adolescents, and adults.May 2017-Extern, Child and Adolescent Diabetes May 2018Site: Children’s National Health System, Washington, DCSupervisor:Lauren Clary, Ph.D., Pediatric PsychologistProvided clinical care to children and adolescents diagnosed with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and various endocrine disorders as part of a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, psychologists, dietitians, and social workers. Conducted inpatient and outpatient consultations with patients related to medical and psychosocial functioning and served as liaison between patients and medical providers. Provided evidence-based psychotherapy and teletherapy to children, adolescents, and young adults. Led psychosocial group for teens diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Provided psychoeducation to children and families newly diagnosed with diabetes and assessed readiness for transition to insulin pump. Participated in weekly supervision. Caseload average of 6 patients/week.January 2017 – Clinic Intake CoordinatorPresentSite:Psychology Clinic, University of Maryland, College ParkSupervisor: M. Colleen Byrne, Ph.D., Clinical Associate Professor and Director, Psychology ClinicServe as the internal contact person for individuals seeking psychotherapy and psychoeducational assessment services through the Psychology Clinic at the University of Maryland. Conduct screenings for testing and therapy clients, determining appropriate fit for the services provided by the Psychology Clinic, referring clients whom do not meet criteria to alternative resources in the community. Collaborate with faculty supervisors and students to assign clients to graduate student therapists. Provide on-site supervision to graduate students during evening clinic hours.August 2016,Volunteer Student Therapist, Cool, Confident, and Courageous (CCC) Kids Camp August 2017for Selective Mutism Site:Alvord, Baker, & Associates, LLC Supervisors: Kelly O’Brien, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical PsychologistVeronica Raggi, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical PsychologistAided in the implementation of a modified Brave Buddies program, an intensive group behavioral treatment program for young children with selective mutism. Worked with five young children and the therapy team to increase verbal responses and spontaneous verbalizations.May 2016 – Therapist, Behavioral Activation to Reduce Problem Drinking in College Students May 2017with ADHD Site:University of Maryland, Maryland Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ProgramSupervisors: Andrea Chronis-Tuscano, Ph.D., ProfessorJames Murphy, Ph.D., ProfessorProvided evidence-based brief motivation-based alcohol interventions and behavioral activation, and/or supportive counseling to college students with ADHD to reduce problematic drinking behaviors. Participated in weekly group supervision.May 2016 – Therapist, Clinical Child Therapy PracticumPresentSite: University of Maryland, Psychology ClinicSupervisors:M. Colleen Byrne, Ph.D., Associate Clinical Professor and Director, Psychology ClinicAndrea Chisolm, Ph.D., Assistant Clinical ProfessorAbigail Mintz Romirowsky, Ph.D., Licensed PsychologistProvide evidence-based assessment, parent training, and individual therapy using a cognitive-behavioral framework for children and adults experiencing a range of disorders, including: oppositional defiant disorder, autism spectrum disorder, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and interpersonal effectiveness difficulties. Participated in weekly group supervision.Interventions: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Communication/Assertiveness Skills Training, components of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure Therapy, Behavioral Parent Training (BPT), Social Skills Training, Motivational Interviewing, Organizational Skills Training January 2016 – Evaluator, Child and Adult Assessment Practicum PresentSite:University of Maryland, Psychology ClinicSupervisors:M. Colleen Byrne, Ph.D., Associate Clinical Professor and Director, Psychology ClinicAndrea Chisolm, Ph.D., Assistant Clinical ProfessorChristina Danko, Ph.D., Assistant Research ProfessorAbigail Mintz Romirowsky, Ph.D., Licensed PsychologistAditi Vijay, Ph.D., Assistant ProfessorConduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations of children and adults with ADHD, learning disorders, and other comorbid psychiatric disorders. Administer and score a variety of psychoeducational and cognitive tests, interpret test data, formulate diagnoses and case conceptualizations, and author integrated assessment reports. Provide verbal feedback to clients regarding disabilities and diagnoses by reviewing assessment results, including clinical recommendations. Participated in weekly group supervision.August 2015 – Therapist, Clinical Adult Therapy PracticumPresentSite: University of Maryland, Psychology ClinicSupervisor:M. Colleen Byrne, Ph.D., Associate Clinical Professor and Director, Psychology ClinicAndrea Chisolm, Ph.D., Assistant Clinical ProfessorLea Dougherty, Ph.D., Associate Research Professor Provide evidence-based assessment and individual therapy using a cognitive-behavioral framework for adults experiencing a range of disorders, including: social anxiety, panic disorder, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, eating disorders, and interpersonal effectiveness difficulties. Participated in weekly group supervision.Interventions: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Communication/Assertiveness Skills Training, components of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, components of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)August 2015-Assessor, Emotions and Behaviors in Preschool-Aged Children: A Follow-up StudyJuly 2016Site:University of Maryland, Child Stress and Emotions LaboratorySupervisor:Lea Dougherty, Ph.D., Associate Research Professor Served as an assessor for a study examining the longitudinal relations between the frequencies of preschoolers’ daily emotions and behaviors and their later psychopathology and psychosocial functioning. Conducted clinical semi-structured diagnostic interviews using the Preschool Age Psychiatric Assessment, a parent interview assessing DSM-IV clinical disorders in preschoolers, and attended supervision meetings.March 2015-Independent Evaluator, Multi-Component Early Intervention for Socially InhibitedPresentPreschool Children Site:University of Maryland, Maryland Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Program Supervisor: Andrea Chronis-Tuscano, Ph.D., ProfessorChristina Danko, Ph.D., Assistant Research ProfessorLea Dougherty, Ph.D., Associate Research Professor Serve as an independent evaluator for an NIH R01-funded study examining anxiety disorders in preschoolers. Conduct clinical semi-structured diagnostic interviews using the Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule (ADIS-IV) for both parents and children. Participate in weekly group supervision.ASSESSMENT MEASURESIntelligence and AchievementWechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence, 2nd Edition (WASI-II)Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, 4th Edition (WAIS-IV)Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, 3rd Edition (WIAT-III)Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fifth Edition (WISC-V)NeuropsychologicalBeery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration, 6th Edition (Beery VMI)Delis-Kaplan Executive Functioning System (D-KEFS) Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT)Semi-Structured Interviews Anxiety Disorder Interview Schedule (ADIS-IV) – Parent and Adult versionsAttention-Deficit Disorder Screening – Modified KSADS for DSM-IVKiddie Schedule of Affective Disorders (K-SADS)Preschool Age Psychiatric Assessment (PAPA)Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV-TR and DSM-5 (SCID-IV; SCID-5)Domain SpecificConners’ Continuous Performance Test 3 (CPT 3) Expressive Vocabulary Test, 2nd Edition (EVT-II)CLINICAL WORKSHOPSFebruary 2016Enhancing Clinical Skills with Ethnically and Racially Diverse Clients WorkshopPresenter: Monnica Williams, Ph.D.December 2015Motivational InterviewingPresenter: James Murphy, Ph.D.December 2015Skills in Practice: Exposure TherapyPresenter: Carl Lejuez, Ph.D.November 2015Skills in Practice: Cognitive RestructuringPresenter: Carl Lejuez, Ph.D.November 2015Pharmacology BasicsPresenter: Monique Ernst, M.D., National Institute of Mental HealthOctober 2015Group Therapy: Processes and ProceduresPresenter: Laura MacPherson, Ph.D. September 2015Skills Seminar: Running a Summer Treatment ProgramPresenter: Andrea Chronis-Tuscano, Ph.D.March 2015Helping the Non-Compliant Child: An Introduction and Skills Building SeminarPresenter: Julia Shadur, Ph.D. March 2015How to Conduct the Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule (ADIS-IV)Presenter: Anne Marie Albano, Ph.D., Assessment DeveloperFebruary 2015Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder – Diagnosis and ManagementPresenter: Marco A. Grados, M.D., M.P.H., Johns Hopkins MedicineFebruary 2015Anxiety: Non-Pharmacology and Pharmacology ManagementPresenters: Joyce Harrison, M.D., Kennedy Krieger Institute, & Sean Pustilnik, M.D., MedStar Georgetown University Hospital November 2014Conducting a Functional AnalysisPresenter: Carl Lejuez, Ph.D.PEER-REVIEWED BOOK CHAPTERSBarrios, C., Leppert, K. A., & Dougherty, L. R. (in press). Epidemiology and nosology. In B. Fisak & P. Barrett (Eds.), Preschool anxiety: Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis.PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES Leppert, K. A., Smith, V. C., Merwin, S. M., Tolep, M. R., & Dougherty, L. R. (2018). Cortisol rhythm in preschoolers: Relations with maternal depression and child temperament. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 40(3), 386-401.Merwin, S. M., Leppert, K. A., Smith, V. C., & Dougherty, L. R. (2017). Parental depression and parent and child stress physiology: Moderation by parental hostility. Developmental Psychobiology, 59(8), 997-1009.Leppert, K. A., Kushner, M. R., Smith, V. C., Lemay Jr., E. P., & Dougherty, L. R. (2016). Children’s cortisol responses to a social evaluative laboratory stressor from early to middle childhood. Developmental Psychobiology. doi:10.1002/dev.21435Dougherty, L. R., Leppert, K. A., Merwin, S. M., Smith, V. C., Bufferd, S. J., & Kushner, M. R. (2015). Advances and directions in preschool mental health research. Child Development Perspectives, 9(1), 14-19.Smith, V. C., Leppert, K. A., Alfano, C. A., & Dougherty, L. R. (2014). Construct validity of the Parent-Child Sleep Interactions Scale (PSIS): Associations with parenting, family stress, and parental and child psychopathology. Sleep Medicine, 15(8), 942-951. MANUSCRIPTS UNDER REVIEWLeppert, K. A., Wasserbach, M., & Dougherty, L. R. (under review). Cognitive styles in preschool-age children: Associations with depression risk and evidence of stability. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment.MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATIONLeppert, K. A., Bufferd, S. J., Olino, T. M., & Dougherty, L. R. (in preparation). A daily diary studyof preschoolers’ depressive behaviors: Prospective associations across 14 days.Leppert, K. A., Chad-Friedman, E., Bufferd, S. J., Olino, T. M., & Dougherty, L. R. (in preparation). Patterns of affective variability in early childhood predict psychiatric outcomes 18 months later.INVITED PRESENTATIONSDanko, C. D., Leppert, K. A., & Merwin, S. M. (2016, August). Evidence-based interventions for early childhood mental health concerns: A skill-building session. Invited talk presented at the 124th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Denver, CO.POSTER PRESENTATIONSLeppert, K. A., Bufferd, S. J., Olino, T. M., & Dougherty, L. R. (2017, November). A daily diary study of preschoolers’ depressive symptoms. Poster presented at the 51st annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, San Diego, CA.Layton, K. M., Sillis, C., Leppert, K. A., Barrios, C., & Dougherty, L. R., Bufferd, S. J. (2017, November).?Normative versus?developmentally atypical anxiety in preschoolers.?Poster presented at the 51st?annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, San Diego, CA.Barrios, C., Leppert, K., Smith, V., Kushner, M., & Dougherty, L.R. (2016, October). Early childhood stress physiology predicts greater attentional bias toward threat in middle childhood. Poster at the 50th meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, New York, NY.?Merwin, S. M., Leppert, K. A., Smith, V. C., Rose, S., & Dougherty, L. R. (2016, August). The moderating role of parents’ depression on the association between parenting behavior and parent and child stress physiology. Poster presented at the 124th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Denver, CO.Leppert, K. A., Kushner, M. R., Smith, V. C., Lemay Jr., E. P., & Dougherty, L. R. (2016, May). Children’s cortisol responses to a laboratory stressor from early to middle childhood. Poster presented at the 28th Annual Convention of the Association for Psychological Science, Chicago, IL.Sillis, C. B., Wren, B. G., Leppert, K., Bouvatte, K., Layton, K., Irigary, C., Dougherty, L. R., Bufferd, S. J. (2016, April). Frequency of social anxiety behaviors during preschool-age and parent- and child-report of social anxiety during early school-age. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Long Beach, CA.??Sillis, C. B., Wren, B. G.,?Leppert, K.,?Bouvatte, K., Alcid, T., Dougherty, L. R., Bufferd, S. J. (2015, April).?Daily social anxiety and impairment in preschool-aged children.?Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological?Association, Las Vegas, NV. ?Wren, B. G.,?Sillis, C. B.,?Leppert, K.,?Bouvatte, K., Alcid, T., Dougherty, L. R., Bufferd, S. J. (2015, April).?Frequency of separation anxiety behaviors associated with stressors in preschoolers.?Poster presented at the?annual meeting?of the Western Psychological?Association, Las Vegas, NV.Leppert, K., Fisseha, F., Smith, V., Rose, S., & Dougherty, L. R. (2015, May). The interaction between parental depression and parental hostility on preschoolers’ cortisol awakening response. Poster presented at the 27th Annual Convention of the Association for Psychological Science, New York, NY.Mulligan, E., Blankenship, S. L., Leppert, K., Merwin, S., Dougherty, L. R., & Riggins, T. (2015, April). Developmental differences in relations between episodic memory and hippocampal subregion volume during early to middle childhood. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Cognitive Neuroscience Society, San Francisco, CA. Riggins, T., Blankenship, S., Leppert, K., Marti, L., Segars, J., Gruber, A., & Dougherty, L. (2015, March). Relations between hippocampal functional connectivity during rest and memory performance in 5- to 8-year-old children. Poster presented at the 2015 Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.Smith, V. C., Leppert, K. A., Alfano, C. A., & Dougherty, L. R. (2014, August). Evidence for the construct validity of the Parent-Child Sleep Interactions Scale (PSIS). Paper presented at the Exemplary Student Research in Pediatric Psychology Paper Session, American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.Tolep, M., Leppert, K. A., Quinn, M. E., Smith, V. C., & Dougherty, L. R. (2013, November). Depressogenic cognitions in preschoolers: Correlates and risk for psychopathology. Poster presented at the annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies convention, Nashville, TN.DEPARTMENTAL PRESENTATIONSLeppert, K. A. (2017, April). “Blame it on Mom:” Treatment of depression and trauma in a young adult. Clinical Case Presentation at the University of Maryland. Clinical Psychology Program Colloquia.Leppert, K. A. (2016, May). Children’s cortisol responses to a social evaluative laboratory stressor from early to middle childhood. Research Presentation at the University of Maryland. Clinical Psychology Program Colloquia.PRIMARY RESEARCH PROJECTSDissertationA Daily Diary Study of Preschoolers’ Depressive Behaviors: Same Day andTo be defendedProspective Associations Across 14 DaysSeptember 2018Chair: Lea Dougherty, Ph.mittee Members: Natasha Cabrera, Ph.D., Andres De Los Reyes, Ph.D., Michael Meinzer, Ph.D., Jonathan Mohr, Ph.D.Project: This project uses a 14-day daily diary to examine the stability and co-occurrence of two common depressive behaviors in preschool-aged children, sadness and irritability. The project also assesses factors predicting and moderating associations between sadness and irritability across diary days.Master’s ThesisStability and Change of Cortisol Reactivity to a Laboratory Stressor Defended Novemberfrom Early to Middle Childhood2015Chair: Lea Dougherty, Ph.mittee Members: Laura MacPherson, Ph.D., Julia Shadur, Ph.D.Project: This project examined the stability children’s stress responsivity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis to a psychosocial laboratory stressor from early to middle childhood and moderators of change.RESEARCH POSITIONSAugust 2014 – Graduate StudentPresentClinical Psychology Doctoral ProgramMaryland Child Stress & Emotions LabUniversity of Maryland, College ParkSupervisor: Lea Dougherty, Ph.D.Graduate student in the University of Maryland’s Child Stress & Emotions Laboratory examining neuroendocrine functioning and risk for psychopathology in early childhood. Responsibilities have included: administration of tasks assessing temperament, emotionality, memory, executive function, and cortisol reactivity in children, coding child stress reactivity tasks and parent speech tasks. Additional responsibilities include leading weekly coding meetings, supervising, and training undergraduate research assistants, as well as conduction of fMRI screenings and assisting at scans. June 2013 –Faculty Research AssistantAugust 2014Child Stress and Emotions LaboratoryDepartment of Psychology, University of MarylandPrincipal Investigator: Dr. Lea DoughertyInvolved in the coordination and execution of three studies for Dr. Lea Dougherty’s clinical psychology laboratory, all of which examined early childhood risk for psychopathology:The Child Stress and Emotions Longitudinal Study sought to examine temperamental, familial, and environmental correlates of the cortisol stress response, how these factors relate to functioning in children, and how they predict risk of psychopathology and resiliency. The Neural Bases of Emotion Regulation Study sought to understand the neural underpinnings of children’s emotions, including anticipation and reward, through functional MRI examination. The Preschool Anxiety and Mood Daily Diary Study assessed preschool-aged children’s behaviors and emotions via a longitudinal, 14-day diary, examining predictors of these behaviors and emotions based on parent-reports. Fall 2011 – Research Coordinator and Research AssistantSpring 2013 Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental HealthSchool of Public Health, University of MarylandPrincipal Investigator: Dr. Donald MiltonWith funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Got Flu? study examined the influenza virus and its modes of transmission among humans. Winter 2011 – Research AssistantSummer 2012 Decision, Attention, Memory LabDepartment of Psychology, University of Maryland Principal Investigator: Dr. Tracy TomlinsonAssisted in Dr. Tracy Tomlinson’s research examining the ability of individual present at crime scenes to report suspects’ facial features. Fall 2010 - Research AssistantSummer 2011Pacific Institute for Research and EvaluationCalverton, MDPrincipal Investigator: Dr. Mark JohnsonI assisted in Dr. Johnson’s alcohol research examining the entry-exit method of social psychological survey research on blood alcohol concentration in college populations. Summer 2010 - Research AssistantSummer 2011The Kennedy Krieger InstituteNeuroscience Department, Baltimore, MDPrincipal Investigator: Dr. Michael V. JohnstonI aided in the investigation of the effects of excitotoxic brain injury in a neonatal mouse model on glutamate receptors in order to develop a drug aimed at treating cerebral palsy-induced brain injury and reducing neuronal damage. RESEARCH TRAINING November 2017Strategies for the Peer-Review ProcessPresenter: Andres De Los Reyes, Ph.D.Workshop providing strategies for journal submission and reviewer selection considerations, writing cover letters and responding to reviewer comments, and how to become a reviewer.September 2017Strategies for Improving Writing ClarityPresenter: Andres De Los Reyes, Ph.D.Workshop providing an overview of narrative methods useful for improving clarity and readability of scientific writing.October 2015Boosting Productivity in Your Academic Writing: A Workshop for GraduateStudents, Early-Career Professionals, and Academic AdvisorsPresenter: Andres De Los Reyes, Ph.D.Workshop presenting evidence-based principles and practices aimed at increasing writing productivity, with a specific emphasis on writing manuscripts for submission and publication in peer-reviewed journals and outlets.February 2015Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)Presenter: Julia Felton, Ph.D.Multi-session workshop providing an introduction to structural equation modeling and its application to longitudinal data analysis, factor analysis, multiple group analysis, and latent growth curve models.November 2014An Introduction to Dyadic Data Analysis Using Multilevel ModelingPresenter: Edward Lemay, Jr., Ph.D.Workshop providing an introduction to the use of multilevel modeling to analyze dyadic data using nonindependence, Actor-Partner independence, distinguishable/indistinguishable dyads, and mediation/moderation of dyadic effects. TEACHING EXPERIENCESpring 2017,Guest Lecturer, Research Methods (Instructor: Lea Dougherty, Ph.D.)Spring 2018(Graduate), University of Maryland College ParkPresented a lecture on the fundamentals of multilevel modeling, including various applications to clinical research questions.Spring 2015Guest Lecturer, Child Psychopathology (Instructor: Lea Dougherty, Ph.D.)(Undergraduate), University of Maryland, College ParkLectured on the phenomenology, prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and conduct disorder (CD), as well as childhood maltreatment.Spring 2015Graduate Teaching Assistant, Child Psychopathology (1 semester)(Undergraduate), University of Maryland, College ParkResponsibilities: Assist in instructing undergraduate students. Duties included delivering guest lectures and grading student assignments and exams.Fall 2016,Graduate Teaching Assistant, Research Methods in Psychology (3 semesters)Fall 2015,(Undergraduate), University of Maryland, College ParkFall 2014Responsibilities: Assisted in instructing undergraduate students. Developed weekly laboratory content adopted by the course instructor. Duties included delivering weekly lectures, grading, conducting review sessions, and helping students develop study skills and basic SPSS or JASP proficiency.Fall 2012Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Legal Psychology (1 semester)(Undergraduate), University of Maryland, College ParkResponsibilities: Evaluated assignments and entered grades through the Blackboard system; summarized legal psychology research articles and created writing assignment grading rubrics; guided exam study sessions; led a class on proper APA formatting.TEACHING CERTIFICATESOctober 2017Certificate, University Teaching and Learning Program – Associate LevelAwarded for completion of program focusing on becoming an effective teacher able to implement evidence-based practices in different learning environments to meet the needs of diverse learners at the undergraduate level.TEACHING WORKSHOPSOctober 2017Gathering Real-Time Feedback from Your StudentsUniversity Teaching and Learning Transformation CenterPresenter: Marissa Stewart, Ph.D.September 2017How to Design Meaningful Mid-Semester EvaluationsUniversity Teaching and Learning Transformation CenterPresenters: Alice Donlan, Ph.D., Marissa Stewart, Ph.D., Virginia Byrne, M.S.April 2017Teaching Backwards: Learning Outcomes and Course DesignUniversity Teaching and Learning Transformation CenterPresenter: Scott Roberts, Ph.D.April 2017Equality vs. Equity: Which Does My Teaching Achieve?University Teaching and Learning Transformation CenterPresenters: Beth Douthirt-Cohen, Ph.D., Jo Ann Hutchinson, Rh.D., Sue Johnston, M.A.T.April 2017Stereotype Threat: What You Think They Think MattersUniversity Teaching and Learning Transformation CenterPresenters: Scott Roberts, Ph.D., Caitlin Murphy, M.A.NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICEApril 2017, Student Representative, Varda Shoham Clinical Scientist Training Initiative April 2018Committee, Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology (SSCP)Responsibilities: Served as student representative, assisting as a reviewer for training grant submissions.April 2017 Reviewer, Association for Psychological Science (APS) RISE Research Award Responsibilities: Read and reviewed RISE Research Award abstract submissions describing research in underrepresented populations for presentation at the Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention.March 2017, Reviewer, Association for Psychological Science (APS) Student Research AwardMarch 2015 Responsibilities: Read and reviewed Student Research Award abstract submissions for presentation at the Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention.December 2016, Reviewer, Association for Psychological Science (APS) Student Grant CompetitionDecember 2015 Responsibilities: Read and reviewed Student Grant Competition grant proposal submissions.REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICEAugust 2018 – Advocacy Team Member, Child Health Advocacy Institute, Children’s National HealthPresent System, Washington, D.C. Responsibilities: As part of an interdisciplinary team, assist in child health advocacy efforts to identify best practices for documenting perinatal mental health status in children’s medical charts.DEPARTMENTAL AND UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL SERVICEAugust 2017 – Committee Member, Clinical Training Committee, University of Maryland, College PresentParkResponsibilities: Assist in improving efficiency and environment in the Psychology Clinic. Updated the Clinic Handbook and identified no-cost assessment measures to replace the current measures in the clinic, saving the clinic over $2,000/year. Streamlined client services through additional hires. Apply for grants and identify opportunities for fundraising to make upgrades to the clinic.August 2017 – Graduate Mentor, University of Maryland, College ParkPresent Responsibilities: Serve as a mentor to clinical psychology graduate students early in their graduate training. Assist in acclimating student to graduate school environment and provide overall support.August 2017 – Mentor, Undergraduate Research Project, University of Maryland, College ParkDecember 2017 Responsibilities: Serve as a mentor to an undergraduate and post-baccalaureate research assistant and direct their research project, examining associationsbetween the stability of children’s cortisol reactivity from early to middle childhood and child functioning in middle childhood. This involves weekly meetings, instruction in SPSS regression analysis, and assisting in the creation of a poster, to be presented as part of the University of Maryland’s Undergraduate Research Day.September 2016 – Mentor, Undergraduate Student Honors Thesis, University of Maryland, Present College Park Responsibilities: Serve as a mentor to an undergraduate student and oversee student progress during the course of her Undergraduate Honors Thesis, examining associations between child temperament and psychopathology and cognition (verbalizations). This involves weekly meetings, instruction in data analysis, assisting in the identification of a novel research question, and editing of manuscript drafts. (Primary Chair: Dr. Lea R. Dougherty)June 2016 – Student Representative, Clinical Psychology Program, University of Maryland, May 2017 College Park Responsibilities: Served as a liaison between students and faculty by working with the Director of Clinical Training to communicate and address both student and faculty concerns, as well as coordinate Interview Day for prospective graduate students.Spring 2015 – Member, University Student Judiciary, Student Honor Council, University of Spring 2017 Maryland, College Park Responsibilities: Serve as an advocate for academic integrity, through adjudication of academic dishonesty cases brought to the Student Honor Council.Fall 2014 – Graduate Mentor, Behavioral and Social Science (BSOS) Undergraduate-Graduate Spring 2016 Mentor Program, University of Maryland, College Park Responsibilities: Serve as a mentor for undergraduate students, supporting their academic and professional interests and providing guidance for those interested in pursuing doctoral degrees in clinical psychology.September 2014 – Committee Member, Faculty Evaluation Committee, University of Maryland, College August 2017 Park Responsibilities: Served as one of two graduate students on a faculty evaluation committee compiling student input on faculty members’ behavioral strengths and weaknesses in the areas of mentorship, teaching, supervision, and laboratory culture. Collaborated with the Director of Clinical Training to provide this feedback to faculty.EDITORIAL EXPERIENCEAd-Hoc Student Reviewer Diabetes StressThe Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent PsychologyPROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSAmerican Psychological Association (APA)Division 53, Society of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, American Psychological Association (APA)Division 54, Society of Pediatric Psychology, American Psychological Association (APA)Association for Psychological Science (APS)Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology (SSCP)Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS2013-Present Phi Beta Kappa Society The Nation’s Oldest Academic Honor Society2013-Present Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society Collegiate Honor Society2011-Present Psi Chi The International Honor Society in Psychology2009-2013 Delta Epsilon Mu, University of Maryland, College Park Professional Pre-Health FraternityCOMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT2013-2014Advisor – Autism Speaks Student Association University of Maryland, College ParkAPTITUDES & RELATED PROFESSIONAL SKILLSSeptember 2015 Online training course for Cognitive Processing Therapy: Certificate of completion, Medical University of South CarolinaREFERENCESLea R. Dougherty, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Director of Clinical TrainingDepartment of PsychologyUniversity of MarylandCollege Park, MD 20742Phone: 301-405-5464Email: ldougher@umd.eduLauren Clary, Ph.D.Pediatric Psychologist, Director of Endocrine and Diabetes Clinical Psychology ServicesChildren’s National Health SystemWashington, D.C. 20010Phone: 202-476-2231Email: lclary@M. Colleen Byrne, Ph.D.Associate Clinical Professor and Director, Psychology Clinic Department of PsychologyUniversity of MarylandCollege Park, MD 20742Phone: 301-405-8159Email: colbyrne@umd.edu Andrea Chronis-Tuscano, Ph.D./Christina Danko, Ph.D.Professor/Assistant Research ProfessorDepartment of PsychologyUniversity of MarylandCollege Park, MD 20742Phone: 301-405-9640/301-405-1924Email: achronis@umd.edu/cdanko@umd.edu ................
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