Adam Friend
Ed.S Student At The Ohio State University
Columbus,OH
Summary
Current graduate student in the School Psychology program at The Ohio State University.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
School Psychologist Intern
Southwestern City School District
Grove City, OH
08.2024 - Current
- Currently working at a total of eight different school placements across Southwestern City Schools, including all age ranges.
- Conduct psychoeducational evaluations using a range of assessment tools.
- Provide intervention suggestions and educational needs for students with suspected disabilities.
- Facilitate Evaluation Team Report Meetings. As of January 2025, case managed a total of 15 evaluations from beginning to end.
Graduate Research Associate
The Korda Institute For Teaching
Columbus, OH
12.2022 - Current
- Organized and maintained research study regulatory documents to maintain accuracy and integrity.
- Monitored safety of human subjects and oversaw consent procedures to comply with local and federal regulations.
- Collected, organized, and analyzed survey, interview, and student outcome data.
- Promoted awareness of project-specific quality and performance standards to support documentation.
Research Associate
The Ohio State University CCEC
Columbus, OH
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
- Supported design and implementation of survey instruments such as telephone questionnaires to obtain study information.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Made project wide decisions regarding all facets of project, such as measure implementation and timeframe for project phasae.
- Distilled large amounts of information and produced reports, spreadsheets and documents outlining key details.
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
Research Assistant
Crane Center For Education Research and Policy
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Assist with materials preparation for dissemination to classrooms across the country
- Input, verify, and clean data that has been collected from classrooms
- Developed and maintained documents used to track materials and participants in the project
Teaching Assistant
The Ohio State University
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Assist in curriculum and activity planning for children
- Supervise and teach children
Research Assistant
The Ohio State University
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Transcription of election data from raw information to usable excel format
- Communication with fellow employees to set time frames and responsibilities
- Establishing timeframe of responsibility completion
Youth Counselor
SOLACE
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Plan, organize, and execute activities for youth while parents attend in house anti-drug addiction programs
- Run small-group activities for 5-25 children at a time
- Provide role models that many children present did not have
- Establish program that has continued since
Education
Specialist of Education - School Psychology (In Process)
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH 08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Police Science & Psychology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH 05.2016 - 08.2021
Current Research
Currently working on a research project being conducted in Columbus City Schools in conjunction with The Ohio State University and The Korda Institute for Teaching non-profit organization. Responsibilities and duties include:
- Oversaw creation of research plan, including protocol development, and timeline formation.
- Coordinated the Institutional Review Board process with The Ohio State University, obtaining university approval for research activities.
- Data collection from research participants.
- Data organization and analysis.
- Initial steps of creating a scholarly article covering the results found.
Timeline
School Psychologist Intern
Southwestern City School District
08.2024 - Current
Graduate Research Associate
The Korda Institute For Teaching
12.2022 - Current
Specialist of Education - School Psychology (In Process)
The Ohio State University
08.2022 - Current
Research Associate
The Ohio State University CCEC
01.2021 - 08.2022
Research Assistant
Crane Center For Education Research and Policy
11.2019 - 06.2020
Teaching Assistant
The Ohio State University
09.2018 - 11.2019
Research Assistant
The Ohio State University
08.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Police Science & Psychology
The Ohio State University
05.2016 - 08.2021
Youth Counselor
SOLACE
01.2015 - 03.2016