Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Service
Leadership Experience
Research
Work Preference
Timeline
Open To Work
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Aaliyah Ellis

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Summary

Driven graduate psychology student with a 3.78 GPA and NCAA Division I athlete experience, equipped with research, clinical observation, and leadership skills. Graduate coursework and hospital volunteering have fostered strong analytical and communication abilities relevant to biomedical study and patient care. Seeking advanced training in a Special Master’s Program to enhance scientific knowledge and readiness for medical school.

Overview

7
years of professional experience

Work History

Ochsner Health
New Orleans

Hospital Volunteer
03.2026 - Current

Job overview

  • Supported healthcare teams in high-volume hospital environment by engaging with patients and providing administrative assistance to enhance service delivery.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and visitors, ensuring professionalism and confidentiality to foster a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Assisted with hospital workflow and provided operational support to clinical staff, contributing to streamlined daily operations.

University of New Orleans

Clinical Psychology Research Assistant
01.2025 - 12.2025

Job overview

  • Contribute to the methods and measures sections of a clinical psychology manuscript focused on adolescent problem behavior.
  • Conduct literature reviews to identify validated psychological and behavioral assessment scales.
  • Organize psychometric data including item counts, citations, and instrument accessibility for research team implementation.

7 to 7 Dental & Orthodontics
Texas

Dental Shadowing
05.2023 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Observed dentist-patient interactions, clinical examinations, and outpatient procedures.
  • Gained exposure to patient communication and clinical practice operations.

Resolute Health
New Braunfels

Medical Intern
08.2019 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Shadowed nurses in the ICU and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) to observe acute patient care.
  • Observed diagnostic imaging procedures to understand clinical decision pathways.
  • Assisted with patient communication and administrative coordination within the unit.

Education

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Master of Science from Psychology
05-2026

University Overview

  • Relevant Coursework: Clinical Psychology, Psychopathology, Advanced Statistics I & II, Personality
  • GPA: 3.78

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Bachelor of Science from Psychological Science
05-2023

University Overview

  • Minor: Health Administration
  • NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Student-Athlete (2021–2024)
  • GPA: 3.36

Northeast Lakeview College
Universal City, TX

Pre-College Coursework
Universal City, TX

University Overview

GPA: 3.0

Skills

  • Patient Interaction
  • Clinical Observation
  • Healthcare Communication
  • HIPAA Awareness
  • Crisis Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Statistical analysis
  • Psychological assessment
  • Literature Review
  • Academic writing

Community Service

  • Volunteer — Medina Children’s Home
  • Volunteer — Homeless Outreach Meal Distribution
  • Literacy Volunteer — Elementary School Reading Support

Leadership Experience

  • NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Student-Athlete, Weber State University, 08/21–05/24, University of New Orleans, 08/24–05/26, Balanced a 20+ hour weekly athletic commitment with full academic coursework., Developed leadership, discipline, teamwork, and resilience through collegiate athletics.
  • Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), University of New Orleans, 01/25 – Present, Represent student-athlete perspectives to athletic department leadership., Participate in university and community outreach initiatives.

Research

Clinical Psychology Research Assistant, University of New Orleans, Dr. Scalco, 09/25 – Present, Contribute to the methods and measures sections of a clinical psychology manuscript focused on adolescent problem behavior., Conduct literature reviews to identify validated psychological and behavioral assessment scales., Organize psychometric data including item counts, citations, and instrument accessibility for research team implementation.

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Part Time

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

Timeline

Hospital Volunteer

Ochsner Health
03.2026 - Current

Clinical Psychology Research Assistant

University of New Orleans
01.2025 - 12.2025

Dental Shadowing

7 to 7 Dental & Orthodontics
05.2023 - 05.2023

Medical Intern

Resolute Health
08.2019 - 03.2021

University of New Orleans

Master of Science from Psychology

Weber State University

Bachelor of Science from Psychological Science

Northeast Lakeview College

Pre-College Coursework
Aaliyah Ellis