Libby Thogmartin
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dynamic professional with a robust background in qualitative research at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, specializing in adverse childhood experiences and their intergenerational impacts. Excelled in fundraising for CASA, showcasing exceptional community outreach and statistical analysis skills. Fluent in Spanish, adept at crisis intervention, and committed to enhancing mental health outcomes through evidence-based strategies.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research Experience
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Conducted a qualitative study on the intergenerational impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), focusing on parental ACEs' effects on child development.
- Led a fundraising initiative for CASA in San Luis Obispo, raising awareness for mental health interventions in children and parents.
- Identified preventive strategies, like infant mental health home visits (IMH-HV) and resilience testing, to mitigate developmental risks.
- Developed a comprehensive report on research findings, discussing the potential for clinical applications, like ACE screenings by pediatricians, to enhance mental health outcomes in affected families.
Intern
Developmental Specialty Partners
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Planned and led biweekly social skills groups for clients with developmental disabilities, aged 10 to 14
- Created daily lesson plans for DSP's Cosmic Kids summer camp launch, aiding in social and safety skill acquisition, and reading, writing, numbers, and shapes learning for clients aged 2-10
- Received Behavior Technician training
Preschool Teacher's Aid
Little Wings of Atascadero
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Gained valuable experience in observing and working with children in the Preoperational Stage
- Worked alongside teachers to guide children ages 2-5 years old throughout their preschool days
- Taught one solo lesson per week focusing on Spanish Immersion
Crisis Line Specialist
Transitions- Mental Health Association
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Implementing skills learned from 6-week training in crisis line protocols, call-handling practices, and suicide prevention
- Attending monthly workshops to further crisis aversion skills and increase knowledge about T-MHA
- Providing support for an average of 6 callers per shift
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Minor in Spanish
California Polytechnic University
San Luis Obispo, USA06.2024
Secondary School -
Berkeley Carroll School
06.2019
Skills
- IBM SPSS and statistical analysis
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and behavior management
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Data collection and qualitative research
- Early childhood mental health knowledge and teaching
- Fundraising and community outreach
- Spanish fluency and immersion
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual
Japanese
Elementary
Customer Service
- Over three years of experience in various restaurant roles, including hosting, food running, expoing, bartending, and serving
- Developed strong time-management, organizational, and stress-management skills in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Cultivated effective teamwork and interpersonal communication abilities while collaborating with teams to provide excellent customer service
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intern
Developmental Specialty Partners
04.2024 - 06.2024
Research Experience
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
01.2024 - 06.2024
Preschool Teacher's Aid
Little Wings of Atascadero
01.2024 - 04.2024
Crisis Line Specialist
Transitions- Mental Health Association
01.2023 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Minor in Spanish
California Polytechnic University
Secondary School -
Berkeley Carroll School
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