Leia Ross
Summary
Passionate student with recently obtaining a psychology degree. Energetic individual with outstanding interpersonal, analytical and critical thinking skills. Poised to build valuable experience and ready to contribute to team success with administrative and project management support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Internship in School Psychology
Erie Public Schools
Erie, PA
01.2024 - Current
- Performs supervised individual and group counseling, supervision, crisis intervention, and consultation/outreach.
- Provides psychological assessments, intakes and appropriate referrals.
- Perform other related tasks that are a part of the agency's operation.
- Work is supervised by professional staff, and individual clinical work is supervised by a licensed psychologist.
- Provide assistance to students with learning disabilities or behavioral issues by providing counseling and an IEP if necessary for their needs.
- This is a 14 week, 32.2 hour per week, 450 hour internship.
Peer Advising
Office for Students with Disabilities
Edinboro, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Selected and trained to be an academic advisor for students with autism.
- Services provided are intentionally designed to assist student's in their studies.
- To assist in student adjustment, satisfaction, and persistence toward attainment of educational goals.
- Grant guidance to advisees and create planners for organization.
- Provide some tutoring to advisees in psychology courses.
Lab Technician/Dental Office Assistant
Endodontics Associates
Fox Chapel, PA
06.2017 - 08.2023
- Greeted patients and entered their medical health histories into the office
- Made and filed patient charts
- Answered phones
- Cleaned instruments and set-up patient operatory
- Assisted dentists.
- Collected and organized data to perform data analysis and prepare technical reports.
- Supported cleanliness and health standards to foster safe and effective sample analysis.
- Followed strict safety protocols while handling hazardous materials in the laboratory environment.
Cashier/Sales/Customer Service
Five Below
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
Swim Instructor
NA
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Private swim instructor for children (ages 3-8)
- Created workouts for various swimming abilities.
- Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.
- Created weekly lesson plans tailored to the specific goals of each group or individual participant.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
Clerk/Grounds Assistant
Pine Creek Putt Putt
Allison Park, PA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Greeted and served guests.
- Operated the cash register in the store and restaurant.
- Cleaned golf balls and equipment.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Fox Chapel Racquet Club
Fox Chapel, PA
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Checked the PH balance of the water daily
- Monitored the club members as they swam and assisted them when necessary
- Followed all first aid procedures as set forth by the club
- Kept current with CPR and Lifeguard guidelines and requirements
- Instructed the Developmental Age Group Swimmers and conducted daily swim lessons.
- Logged chemical readings to keep pool water at safe levels and avoid potential illness among patrons.
- Monitored area for distress signs and acted immediately in emergencies to alleviate potential injuries or fatalities.
- Identified emergency situations or potential drownings and entered water for lifesaving measures.
- Assisted with swim lessons for guests and members of the facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
PennWest Edinboro University
Edinboro, PA05-2024
Skills
- Familiar with computer software programs: dental software, word processing software, social media applications
- Ability to multitask
- Experience working with people of all ages
- Management skills
- Good comprehension, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Research
- Scheduling
- Team Collaboration
- Social Media
- Database Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Public Speaking
- Client Relationships
Certifications And Achievements
- Pennwest Edinboro University Swimmer and Athletic Scholarship Recipient
- All PSAC Champion in the 100 Backstroke
- PSAC Relay(s) Medalist
- Edinboro Dean’s List Recipient consecutive times
- Edinboro Women’s Team Captain
- Allegheny Mountain Swimming Scholastic All-American
Other
True, 40, 6
Timeline
Internship in School Psychology
Erie Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
Peer Advising
Office for Students with Disabilities
09.2023 - Current
Cashier/Sales/Customer Service
Five Below
06.2021 - 08.2021
Swim Instructor
NA
06.2020 - 08.2020
Clerk/Grounds Assistant
Pine Creek Putt Putt
06.2019 - 08.2019
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Fox Chapel Racquet Club
05.2018 - 08.2018
Lab Technician/Dental Office Assistant
Endodontics Associates
06.2017 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
PennWest Edinboro University
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