ASHLEY HECHAVARRIA
Miami,Florida
Summary
Applying to graduate school for a PsyD in Clinical Psychology with a specialty in Forensic Psychology. Hard-working and goal-oriented student with extensive knowledge of core subject matter. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational and communication skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Florida International University
07.2024 - Current
- Streamline communication between students and the professor by managing online discussion boards and responding to email inquiries promptly.
- Nurture a positive learning environment by promoting open communication, teamwork, and respect for diverse opinions.
- Assist in the design of course syllabi, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards and learning objectives.
- Support the professor with administrative tasks including grading papers, updating class records, and tracking attendance.
- Help students with their workshops and group projects.
- Ensure that all deadlines are met.
Volunteer
Everglades Correctional Institution
05.2023 - Current
- Teach inmates in the Corrections Transition Program skills to get ready for parole and life outside of prison.
- Teach inmates about diet, nutrition, exercise, conflict management, job interviewing, etc.
- Assist with special events and programs including banquets with the families of the men in the program and etiquette dinners.
- Mentor new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Promote environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities for the inmates.
Intern
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked with mental health, drug, and domestic violence courts (misdemeanors and felonies) in the Jail Diversion Program (or "JDP").
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within the court system, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Ran transport orders throughout the court to allow for incarcerated individuals to be released or to be transferred into the jail.
- Facilitated Zoom sessions between incarcerated individuals and residential housing directors.
- Spoke with family members of clients in the JDP to get updates on how the individuals are progressing with their treatment programs.
- Worked with various residential housing facilities such as AGAPE, Citrus Star, Fellowship House, Thriving Mind, etc.
- Uploaded court notes, progress updates, and medical records into the FDCCM.
- Downloaded and uploaded Priors and A-Forms into SharePoint.
Mentor
Panther2Panther Mentor Collective
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
- Guided mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Assisted mentees in setting achievable goals and creating realistic action plans for personal and professional growth.
Legal Psychology Research Assistant
Florida International University
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Involved in three research studies including Witness Statements Study, Criminal Investigation II, and Instructions Study.
- Witness Statements Study - Conducted a 2-part study on witnesses' memory for lineup procedures after a one week delay.
- Criminal Investigation II - Conducted a study on how video-recording may or may not affect how witnesses make decisions during investigations.
- Instructions Study - Conducted a study on if the effects of unbiased instructions are moderated by other pre-lineup instructions.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests for various studies (online and in-person).
- Sorted data and research from ongoing studies into online databases such as Sharepoint and Microsoft Excel.
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while locating and correcting concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Criminal Justice
Florida International University
Miami, FL07.2024
Skills
- Statistical Analysis
- Data Collection
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Interpersonal Skills
- Active Listening
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Greek
Professional Working
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Florida International University
07.2024 - Current
Intern
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
07.2024 - 12.2024
Mentor
Panther2Panther Mentor Collective
01.2024 - 07.2024
Volunteer
Everglades Correctional Institution
05.2023 - Current
Legal Psychology Research Assistant
Florida International University
09.2022 - 07.2024
- American Heart Association BLS Certification, Infusion Inc.
- Social/Behavioral Human Research Course, CITI Program
- Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research Course, CITI Program
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Criminal Justice
Florida International University
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS Certification, Infusion Inc.
- Social/Behavioral Human Research Course, CITI Program
- Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research Course, CITI Program
Student Organizations & Honor Societies
- Cuban Heritage Society
- Surfrider Foundation
- Pre-Graduate Student Association
- Psi Chi
- Delta Epsilon Mu
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Phi Kappa Phi
Publications
Blouir, M.W., Hunter, M., Castro, G., Iglesias, F., Hechavarria, A., Charman S.D. (March 2024). Are effects of unbiased instructions moderated by other pre-lineup instructions?. American Psychology-Law Society. Los Angeles, CA.
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