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Gillian Humphreys

Bloomington,IL

Summary

Compassionate and driven School Psychology graduate student with an extensive background in collaborating with diverse groups of individuals to establish and work towards goals to increase wellbeing in academic, social-emotional, and behavioral domains. Skillful in mindfulness-based research interventions, collaborative communication, and problem-solving.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Clinician

The Autism Place
Bloomington, IL
01.2026 - Current
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions, enhancing clients' skill development.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, improving social interaction and communication skills among participants.
  • Documented client progress and maintained accurate records in electronic systems.
  • Offered guidance on stress management techniques, empowering clients to utilize meditation and mindfulness exercises.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois
08.2025 - Current
  • Assisted professors in preparing course materials and lectures.
  • Coordinated study sessions and tutorials for undergraduate students.
  • Conducted weekly office hours to provide academic guidance to students.
  • Provided individual tutoring sessions for struggling students as needed.

Graduate Clinician- Pre-Practicum

Olympia South Elementary School
Atlanta, USA
08.2025 - Current
  • Shadow school psychologists and the tasks done throughout the day
  • Observed classroom activities
  • Observe classrooms and the integrations of MTSS and RTI
  • Observe progress monitoring and cognitive/achievement assessments
  • Attended domain and IEP meetings
  • Shadowed and interviewed school psychologist for half a day once in the semester
  • Hours: 2 hours per week

Peer Writing Tutor

The University of Akron-Polsky Tutoring Labs
01.2022 - 05.2025
  • Implemented learning action plans and goals
  • Provided support for students’ academic and social-emotional needs

Education

Specialist in School Psychology - School Psychology

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05-2028

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The University of Akron
Akron, OH
05-2025

Skills

  • Communication strategies
  • Stress management techniques
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Teamwork
  • Treatment plan development
  • Progress documentation

Research

  • Aided in the design and implementation of the Teacher Wellness Collective aimed at increasing wellbeing in pre and in-service teachers who serve in local school districts. This research project is currently examining the impacts of this programming in reducing burnout in educators.
  • Engaged in undergraduate research in investigating intersections of gender and sexual trauma.
  • Engaged in undergraduate research resulting in a published thesis on the experiences of undergraduate support systems and resources for students with autism.

Specialized Training

  • CITI Training - Human Subjects Research (August 2025)

Publications

Humphreys, G. (2025, May, 9). University-Level Autism Support Services: Campus Providers’ Perspectives and Experiences., https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/2027

Accomplishments

Williams Honors Scholar

Timeline

Graduate Clinician

The Autism Place
01.2026 - Current

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Illinois State University
08.2025 - Current

Graduate Clinician- Pre-Practicum

Olympia South Elementary School
08.2025 - Current

Peer Writing Tutor

The University of Akron-Polsky Tutoring Labs
01.2022 - 05.2025

Specialist in School Psychology - School Psychology

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The University of Akron
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