Ryan G. Cassidy
West Chester,PA
Summary
Driven, well-experienced student who is highly involved. Well-developed public speaking and presentation skills, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills. Has extensive experience in research analysis, mentoring, and event planning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
RAM-Initiative Mentor
West Chester University
West Chester, Pennsylvania
09.2025 - Current
- Facilitated focus and active participation of students with intellectual disabilities during classroom activities
- Compiled and organized class notes and assignment schedules for access in shared file
- Supported completion and adaptation of class assignments to meet individual student needs
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Dr. Erin Hill
West Chester University
West Chester, USA
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted a thorough literature review of the Common Sense Model (CSM), including measures SF-36, Illness Perception Questionnaire (IPQR), Brief COPE, with a focus on Long Covid or chronic illness.
- Coded and summarized existing quantitative and qualitative data in charts according to APA format, including measures SF-36, IPQR, Brief Cope, sociodemographic background, additional health questions, and CDC symptom guidelines.
- Wrote introduction and methods section of research article on Long Covid using CSM framework intended to be submitted for publication at a later date.
- Prepared and presented a poster with a partner at the CSM Fall 2025 poster session regarding mood-related changes from long covid and health related quality of life, using the IPQR and indicated presence from the CDC list of symptom guidelines.
- The poster received second place in the graduate student category.
- Department of Psychology, Health Psychology Lab. Website: [West Chester University](https://www.wcupa.edu)
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Dr. L. Brumley
West Chester University
West Chester, USA
09.2023 - Current
- General responsibilities include completed CITI training in research ethics, read journal articles and discussions in lab meetings, and provide input on ad-hoc peer review of a journal article.
- Adapted a coding system to code open-ended responses of college student goals.
- Developed a testable research question, reviewed the relevant literature, and performed correlation and regression analysis in SPSS on data collected through West Chester University's SONA system.
- This project focused on data on Post-Traumatic Growth, Depression, Rumination, and Adverse Childhood Experiences.
- Prepared and presented a poster with a partner on the interaction between variables for West Chester University's Fall 2024 CSM Poster Session.
- Ran correlations and analysis in SPSS regarding variables PTG, Rumination, Depression, Neuroticism and Openness.
- Interpreted moderation analysis with partner and prepared and presented a poster for West Chester University's Spring 2025 CSM Poster session.
- Presented a previous research poster at the Eastern Psychology Conference 2025.
- Worked with a study examining goal-intervention interview sessions with West Chester University's Accepted Students Program (ASP), a summer program composed of conditionally accepted students completing college-level coursework over the summer.
- Conducted a thorough literature review of the impact of mental wellness support for students transitioning into college and coded qualitative data on the students' goals and obstacles during the evidence-based WOOP (Wish, Obstacle, Outcome, Plan) sessions.
- Wrote and prepared an abstract to summarize this research to present at a poster session in Spring 2026.
- Department of Psychology, Trauma and Development Lab. Website: [West Chester University](https://www.wcupa.edu)
Resident Assistant
West Chester University
West Chester, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Completed ethics and sensitivity training, responded to residents' needs and provided a healthy living community for first-year students.
- Completed fire safety and mental health training.
- Prepared bulletins, hosted monthly floor meetings, attended weekly staff meetings and weekly one-on-ones with hall supervisor.
- Planned monthly programs to engage residents.
- Facilitated roommate conflict mediations and responded to mental and physical health emergencies.
- Duty shifts are composed of 2-3 building walk throughs and responding to lockouts, emergencies, and other complaints from 8pm-8am.
- Facilitated RAM-Spark conversations (documented reach-out) twice a semester.
- Completed health and safety inspections and responded to building maintenance needs.
- Completed building closing procedures when applicable on breaks.
- Submitted nightly duty reports while on duty.
- File appropriate documentation to any incident responded to.
Winter Break Resident Assistant
West Chester University
West Chester, USA
12.2025 - 01.2026
- Resident Assistant (RA) responsibilities included checking for building maintenance, completing a nightly walk-through through four buildings while on duty.
- Pick up duty phone and respond to any needs from 7pm-8am.
- Submit a nightly duty report.
Summer Resident Assistant
West Chester University
West Chester, USA
05.2025 - 08.2025
- In addition to the standard RA tasks, worked 16 hours a week at the front desk.
- Checked in packages, responded to phone calls, and checked out student resources.
- Worked with the Accepted Student Program's peer mentors to support the group's needs.
Orientation Leader
West Chester University
West Chester, USA
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Completed ethics and sensitivity training, led groups of 7-16 incoming students to sessions throughout the day.
- Led an involvement workshop and presented one of three 30-minute sessions on wellness resources available to WCU students.
- Took on roles of line management, student check in, directional support and prop assembly preparing for the day and roles of guiding tours and breakdown at the end of each day.
- Attended and participated in end-of-day debriefs discussing workflow and adjustments.
Education
B.S. - Psychology, Civic and Professional Leadership Minor
West Chester University
West Chester05.2026
Skills
- Research analysis
- Data coding
- Mentoring
- Public speaking
- Literature review
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Community outreach
Poster Presentations
- Cassidy, R., Shepps, G., Rollocks, J., Brumley, L., The Effects of Post-traumatic Growth, Rumination, and Adverse Childhood Experiences on Depression., 12/24, CSM Student Research Poster Session, West Chester, PA
- Cassidy, R., Shepps, G., Brumley, L., The Effects of Post-traumatic Growth, Rumination, and Adverse Childhood Experiences on Depression., 03/25, Eastern Psychological Association
- Cassidy, R., Shepps, G., Brumley, L., Exploring the Role of Personality in Distinguishing Post-Traumatic Growth and Depressive Rumination., 04/25, CSM Student Research Poster Session, West Chester, PA
- Cassidy, R., Papa, D., Hill, E., Health Related Quality of Life between individuals with Long Covid with and without Mood-Related changes., 12/25, CSM Student Research Poster Session, West Chester, PA
Accomplishments
Dean's List- Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fal 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025
Timeline
Winter Break Resident Assistant
West Chester University
12.2025 - 01.2026
RAM-Initiative Mentor
West Chester University
09.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Dr. Erin Hill
West Chester University
09.2025 - Current
Summer Resident Assistant
West Chester University
05.2025 - 08.2025
Orientation Leader
West Chester University
06.2024 - 07.2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Dr. L. Brumley
West Chester University
09.2023 - Current
Resident Assistant
West Chester University
01.2022 - Current
B.S. - Psychology, Civic and Professional Leadership Minor
West Chester University