Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Engagement And Leadership
Technical And Research Skills
Honors And Awards
Publications
Research
Languages
Timeline
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Christopher Romero Peralta

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dedicated Community Psychology graduate student with experience in research, mental health, and community engagement. Strong background in program evaluation, mentorship, and data analysis, with expertise in supporting underserved populations. Adept at fostering equity and social justice initiatives through school and community partnerships.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

School Community Organizer

School Community Organizer, Egan Office, DePaul University
10.2024 - Current
  • Serve as the primary liaison between DePaul University and Lowell Elementary School
  • Supervise and mentor tutors/mentors, providing coaching and performance evaluations
  • Design customized lesson plans to address community and student needs
  • Address behavioral, cultural, and social challenges to support student success.

Fieldwork Intern

DePaul University
09.2024 - Current
  • Contribute to the SABIA for Education Project, researching college retention among first-generation, low-income students
  • Conduct focus groups to refine survey methodologies and improve student engagement
  • Manage survey distribution and analysis through Qualtrics
  • Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, producing detailed reports on findings.

After School Program Aide

Community, Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club
10.2023 - Current
  • Supervise students and facilitate academic, cultural, and recreational activities
  • Provide mentorship and homework assistance in a structured after-school environment.

Research Consultant

Rockman et al Cooperative, Inc
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Led Skillsville QED research activities, conducting interviews and organizing qualitative data
  • Completed Human Subjects Research CITI certification and facilitated virtual training sessions
  • Assisted in program evaluation through pre- and post-implementation research.

Clinical Psychological Assistant

Mind Body Institute Beyond PLLC
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Conducted psychological interviews with veterans diagnosed with PTSD
  • Administered neurocognitive assessments and compiled mental health histories
  • Assisted with patient case evaluations for government assistance applications.

Research Assistant

Winston Salem State University
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Researched STEM education access for underserved communities under Dr
  • Breonte Guy
  • Conducted literature reviews, data coding, and analysis for research projects
  • Presented findings at Scholarship Day and psychology conferences.

Bilingual Community Service Volunteer

Backpack Beginnings
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted non-English-speaking families with documentation and access to resources
  • Organized and distributed essential supplies to children in need.

Education

Master of Science in Community Psychology - Community research, mental health advocacy, and program evaluation.

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
06.2025

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Culture/Health

Winston Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC
06.2023

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • SPSS
  • Qualtrics
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Survey design
  • Focus groups
  • Program evaluation
  • Mentorship
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Computer skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Organization and time management

Community Engagement And Leadership

  • After School Program Aide, Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club, 10/23, Present, Supervise students and facilitate academic, cultural, and recreational activities., Provide mentorship and homework assistance in a structured after-school environment.
  • Bilingual Community Service Volunteer, Backpack Beginnings, 09/22, 12/22, Assisted non-English-speaking families with documentation and access to resources., Organized and distributed essential supplies to children in need.

Technical And Research Skills

SPSS, Qualtrics, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Survey design, focus groups, program evaluation, Social justice advocacy, mentorship, workshop facilitation, Bilingual in Spanish (Native Proficiency), CPR Certified

Honors And Awards

  • Psychology Scholarship Recipient, 2024
  • Dean’s List, Winston Salem State University, 2022

Publications

  • STEM Learning in the Hispanic Community, Romero Peralta, C., 2022, Presented at Scholarship Day, Winston Salem State University.
  • Undergraduate Research Panelist, Romero Peralta, C., 2023, Scholarship Day, Winston Salem State University.
  • Psychology Showcase Guest Panelist, Romero Peralta, C., 2023, Department of Psychological Sciences Showcase.

Research

  • Fieldwork Intern, Access & Attainment Research Lab (AAR Lab), DePaul University, 09/24, Present, Contribute to the SABIA for Education Project, researching college retention among first-generation, low-income students., Conduct focus groups to refine survey methodologies and improve student engagement., Manage survey distribution and analysis through Qualtrics., Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, producing detailed reports on findings.
  • Research Consultant, Rockman et al Cooperative, Inc., 09/24, 12/24, Led Skillsville QED research activities, conducting interviews and organizing qualitative data., Completed Human Subjects Research CITI certification and facilitated virtual training sessions., Assisted in program evaluation through pre- and post-implementation research.
  • Research Assistant, Winston Salem State University, Psychology Department, 09/21, 06/23, Researched STEM education access for underserved communities under Dr. Breonte Guy., Conducted literature reviews, data coding, and analysis for research projects., Presented findings at Scholarship Day and psychology conferences.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

School Community Organizer

School Community Organizer, Egan Office, DePaul University
10.2024 - Current

Fieldwork Intern

DePaul University
09.2024 - Current

Research Consultant

Rockman et al Cooperative, Inc
09.2024 - 12.2024

After School Program Aide

Community, Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club
10.2023 - Current

Clinical Psychological Assistant

Mind Body Institute Beyond PLLC
04.2023 - 07.2023

Bilingual Community Service Volunteer

Backpack Beginnings
09.2022 - 12.2022

Research Assistant

Winston Salem State University
09.2021 - 06.2023

Master of Science in Community Psychology - Community research, mental health advocacy, and program evaluation.

DePaul University

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Culture/Health

Winston Salem State University
Christopher Romero Peralta