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Samantha Gray

Ashburn,VA

Summary

Master's student in George Mason's Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience Program with intent to obtain a PhD and pursue a career in the research field.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Autonomic Nervous System Technician

College Of William And Mary Psychology Department
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Attached heart rate sensors to parents and children
  • Recorded heart rate signals, video recorded the participants when performing research tasks, and filed the data after the tasks were complete
  • Prepared, disinfected, and organized equipment before and after the study
  • Gathered medical history and pertinent information for the study
  • Created a comfortable and safe environment for the participants
  • Calculated the amount of drug use in pregnant mothers throughout pregnancy

Assistant Teacher

Broadlands Kindercare Learning Center
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Supervised and assisted children ages 0 to 11 with daily activities
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
  • Designed lesson plans, coordinated activities for classes, and taught the provided curriculum
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
  • Wrote daily individual progress reports and incident reports as necessary

Tutor

Self
09.2017 - 05.2020
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses
  • Provided one-on-one and group tutoring sessions in math and english
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies

Education

Master of Arts - Cognitive And Behavioral Neuroscience

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA
05.2023

Skills

  • Vocal and bass guitar instruction
  • Proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suites
  • Ability to teach and mentor in group and individual settings
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • Program administration and performance direction

Activities

Performance Musician and Music Instructor - Ashburn School of Rock

January 2010 - July 2019

  • Performed at various venues throughout the US
  • Provided leadership and instruction to children ages 4 to 17 studying music
  • Monitored students' progress by analyzing performance metrics


Psi Chi - International Honor Society in Psychology

September 2022 - May 2023


Fundraising Chair and Public Relations Chair - William and Mary Colleges Against Cancer

December 2020 - May 2023

  • Created posts for various social media platforms to advertise fundraisers, club meetings, and spread awareness about cancer
  • Planned fundraisers that raised several thousand dollars for the American Cancer Society


Fundraising Chair - William and Mary Students for Rare Diseases

August 2021 - May 2022

  • Spread awareness about rare diseases and raised funds for the National Organization for Rare Disorders



Timeline

Autonomic Nervous System Technician

College Of William And Mary Psychology Department
06.2022 - 05.2023

Assistant Teacher

Broadlands Kindercare Learning Center
05.2021 - 07.2022

Tutor

Self
09.2017 - 05.2020

Master of Arts - Cognitive And Behavioral Neuroscience

George Mason University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

College of William And Mary
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