Onalise Roberts
Flagstaff
Summary
Dynamic, goal-oriented upcoming college graduate with a strong foundation in youth and family services, showcasing exceptional analytical, communication, and teamwork abilities. Proven adaptability to new environments enhances the capacity to support program operations, client supervision, and community resource coordination effectively. Committed to fostering safe and therapeutic settings through trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches while continuously striving for personal and professional growth. Eager to leverage leadership potential and problem-solving skills to empower adolescents and contribute meaningfully to organizational success in residential treatment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychological Sciences Internship
Chicanos Por La Causa
08.2025 - Current
- Completing training in substance abuse prevention and parenting classes.
- Effectively and efficiently organize and clean the community spaces.
- Shadow and assist in note-taking for court-ordered supervised parenting visits.
- Conducting a project on substance abuse prevention involving creating an informational brochure and encouraging families to sign up for substance abuse prevention classes.
- Assist in handing out resources and doing client intakes for families in the Flagstaff community.
- Site Supervisor: Ta Nee’ Townsend
Research Assistant
Interpersonal Relationships and Applied Methodology Lab (IRAM), Department of Psychological Sciences, Northern Arizona University
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted with the design and script for a project called Image Tone, which involves collecting voice samples and photographs of participants after they have completed a personality test.
- Collaborated on an IRB submission for a human subject’s research study.
- Assisted with Data Management.
- Assisted with writing a manuscript titled The Impact of False Feedback on the Perceived Validity of the Implicit Association Test, which is currently being submitted to journals.
- Assisted with creating and presenting several poster presentations, listed below, at the APA convention.
Childcare
Self-employed
08.2019 - Current
- Worked with the same family since 2019 and gained experience with different developmental stages (6 months - 4 years).
- Promoted independence by encouraging their abilities and self-confidence.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to children aged 6 months to five years to promote physical, social, and mental development.
- Taught basic skills such as shape, color, social skills, and personal hygiene.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Reassured children when upset by providing emotional support and stability.
- Organized and cleaned the home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up the playroom.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
Secretary/ Member
Best Buddies
08.2019 - Current
- Promoted to secretary in 2024 and transitioned to managing email and social media correspondence. Also responsible for meeting notes and taking attendance.
- Fostered a warm and welcoming environment for all kinds of people.
- Aided in lessons at an adult Montessori school, such as photography and nature walks.
- Worked on educating the greater community about people with Intellectual Disabilities and promoted respect.
- Assisted in planning multiple large events to raise awareness and create inclusive spaces.
Associate
Which Wich
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Promoted to shift lead in the summer of 2024 and performed leadership, management, and organization tasks to ensure team members worked efficiently and effectively during their shifts.
- Trained new employees to effectively and positively handle customer requests as well as competently perform kitchen work.
- Handled customer inquiries and ensured customer satisfaction.
- Efficiently completed opening tasks to ensure the store was clean and ready for customers.
- Created a warm and welcoming environment by providing good, kind customer service in a variety of scenarios
- Made custom high-quality sandwiches efficiently and carefully.
- Operated a fry machine and a meat slicer.
- Worked quickly to ensure catering and large orders were ready and fresh for pickup.
Tutor
Read to Excel
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Served as Chapter Leader from 2020 to 2022
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses. Such as understanding English for ESL learners.
- Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in Math and English.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage in active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Managed communication between all the students, tutors, liaisons, and leaders.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platforms and managed the challenge of limited internet access available to students during COVID-19.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Sciences
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12.2025
Skills
- Tutoring and Educational Program Development
- Customer Service & Conflict Resolution
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Supervision Team Management
- Creating helpful tools for program improvement
- Navigating laws and policies within the community environment
- Accurate documentation and reporting
- Communication And Collaboration Across Teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google Workspace
- Crisis Management Decision Making
Certification
- Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card (Issued by Arizona Department of Public Safety) - [2025-04]
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) for human subject’s research.
- Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Gold Merit Scholarship
- Dean’s List
- University Honors Program
Timeline
Psychological Sciences Internship
Chicanos Por La Causa
08.2025 - Current
Research Assistant
Interpersonal Relationships and Applied Methodology Lab (IRAM), Department of Psychological Sciences, Northern Arizona University
01.2024 - Current
Associate
Which Wich
06.2023 - 08.2025
Childcare
Self-employed
08.2019 - Current
Secretary/ Member
Best Buddies
08.2019 - Current
Tutor
Read to Excel
08.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Sciences
Northern Arizona University
Certifications
- Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card Issued by Arizona Department of Public Safety [April, 2025]
- · Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) for human subject’s research.
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