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AVERY SULZER

Tempe,AZ

Summary

Skilled in managing and conducting complex research projects across diverse scientific disciplines. Possess strong analytical abilities, adept at data collection, analysis, and interpretation to drive project objectives. Demonstrated capacity for critical thinking and problem-solving to advance scientific understanding and application. Contributed to significant improvements in research methodology and efficiency in previous roles, enhancing overall project outcomes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Child Crisis Arizona
09.2025 - Current
  • Support teachers in classroom routines, transitions, and individualized child engagement.
  • Assist with behavior documentation, SEL activities, and interventions.
  • Early Childhood Program (Ages 3–5).

Research Assistant

DRAMA Lab
01.2026 - 05.2026
  • Support EMA-based addiction research through Qualtrics design, behavioral searches, and data cleaning.
  • Assist with recruitment workflows and participate in methodological training.
  • Research Assistant under Dr. Waddell at Arizona State University.

Research Assistant

Child Study Lab (CSL)
09.2023 - 05.2026
  • Administer in-person cognitive and socio-emotional assessments to children ages 3–5.
  • Proficient in PPVT, Theory of Mind tasks, and Inhibitory Control assessments.
  • Conduct structured observational coding using tools such as Datavyu.
  • Support data entry, coding accuracy checks, and participant communication.
  • Co-author on a project developing and validating a new emotional regulation and emotional understanding assessment for children ages 3–5.
  • Research Assistant under Dr. Kupfer at Arizona State University.

Research Assistant

Emerging Minds Lab (EML)
03.2024 - 11.2024
  • Conduct behavioral coding of infant attention, social engagement, and exploration using Datavyu.
  • Assist with literature reviews, Qualtrics materials, and study preparation.
  • Maintain inter-rater reliability through calibration and coding checks.
  • Research Assistant under Dr. Lucca at Arizona State University.

Education

B.S. - Psychology, Family Studies & Human Development

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.2026

Skills

  • Behavioral coding
  • Excel
  • Datavyu
  • PPVT
  • Theory of Mind tasks
  • Inhibitory Control tasks
  • Google Sheets
  • REDCap
  • Inter-rater reliability
  • Developmental assessments
  • Survey development
  • Data cleaning
  • Literature review

Research

  • Research Assistant, Child Study Lab (CSL), Dr. Kupfer, Arizona State University, 09/23, 05/26, Administer in-person cognitive and socio-emotional assessments to children ages 3–5., Proficient in PPVT, Theory of Mind tasks, and Inhibitory Control assessments., Conduct structured observational coding using tools such as Datavyu., Support data entry, coding accuracy checks, and participant communication., Co-author on a project developing and validating a new emotional regulation and emotional understanding assessment for children ages 3–5.
  • Research Assistant, Emerging Minds Lab (EML), Dr. Lucca, Arizona State University, 01/24, 11/24, Conduct behavioral coding of infant attention, social engagement, and exploration using Datavyu., Assist with literature reviews, Qualtrics materials, and study preparation., Maintain inter-rater reliability through calibration and coding checks.
  • Research Assistant, DRAMA Lab, Dr. Waddell, Arizona State University, 01/26, 05/26, Support EMA-based addiction research through Qualtrics design, behavioral searches, and data cleaning., Assist with recruitment workflows and participate in methodological training.

Research Interests

  • Child development
  • Emotional regulation
  • Social cognition
  • Early cognitive assessment
  • Developmental psychopathology
  • Clinical/developmental research with infants and preschool-aged children

Coursework

  • Infant & Toddler Development
  • School-Aged Child Development
  • Research Methods
  • Introduction to Clinical Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Fundamentals of Marriage & Family Therapy
  • Modern Family Relationships
  • Your Brain on Drugs
  • Medical Anthropology
  • Sociology of Religion

Timeline

Research Assistant

DRAMA Lab
01.2026 - 05.2026

Intern

Child Crisis Arizona
09.2025 - Current

Research Assistant

Emerging Minds Lab (EML)
03.2024 - 11.2024

Research Assistant

Child Study Lab (CSL)
09.2023 - 05.2026

B.S. - Psychology, Family Studies & Human Development

Arizona State University