Ricklen Tucker
Homewood,AL
Summary
Psychology student with experience in research, mentorship, and community engagement. Proficient in conducting participant interviews and building rapport with children, families, and diverse populations. Committed to advancing mental health research and empowering individuals to achieve personal growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
CAMP LIFE
06.2025 - Current
- Guided and mentored youth aging out of foster care, cultivating a safe, growth-oriented environment that balanced learning with fun and meaningful experiences.
Project Lead
LEAP Lab
Birmingham, Alabama
02.2025 - Current
- UAB
- Leading the data collection of a meta-analysis on leadership programs, and set to present the research.
- Birmingham, Alabama
Lab Assistant
Health Passages Study
Birmingham, Alabama
02.2024 - 09.2025
- UAB
- Interviewing and calling participants, data entry, and data verification.
- Birmingham, Alabama
Research Assistant
Black Family Resilience Study
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Recruited participants, data entry, and sent surveys.
Guest Teacher
Minor Community School
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Created lesson plans and taught 3rd-grade students as a part of the UABTeach program.
Counselor
CAMP APAC
Wetumpka, Alabama
07.2025 - 12 0
- Built meaningful connections, offered mentorship, and monitored the progress of children in adoptive families to foster a supportive environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Alabama At Birmingham
05-2026
Skills
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Mentorship skills
- Conducting interviews
- Building rapport with participants
- Conflict resolution
- Research methodologies
- Client records management
- Data entry and management
- Scheduling and coordinating participant sessions
- Adherence to research protocols and ethical guidelines (IRB compliance, informed consent)
References
- Steve Murphy, Theater and Spanish Teacher, Handley High School, 256-453-2765
- Rodney Manley, Former Manager, Meadowcraft, 334-646-2777
Awards
- Full Tuition Merit Scholarship, 08/01/22, 05/01/26
- UAB Dean’s List, 3 semesters
- President’s List, 2 semesters
Extracurriculars And Leadership Positions
- Recruitment Committee Chair, Theta Chi, 2023, 2024
- Special Events Coordinator, Theta Chi, 2023, Present
- Member, Theta Chi Fraternity, 2022, 2024
- Member, Active Minds, 2022, Present
- Mental Health Ambassador, 2024
- Member, Genetics Club, 2022, Present
- Member, Psi Chi, 2025, Present
- Member, Psychology Club, 2025, Present
Timeline
Counselor
CAMP APAC
07.2025 - 12 0
Counselor
CAMP LIFE
06.2025 - Current
Project Lead
LEAP Lab
02.2025 - Current
Research Assistant
Black Family Resilience Study
01.2025 - 05.2025
Lab Assistant
Health Passages Study
02.2024 - 09.2025
Guest Teacher
Minor Community School
08.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Alabama At Birmingham
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