Sarah Loper
Wading River,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with extensive knowledge of core psychology subject matter. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational, and communication skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Advocate
Suburban Housing Dev., & Res., INC.
2023.07 - Current
- Managed heavy caseload using well-developed time management, organizational and task prioritization skills.
- Observed security measures to maintain confidentiality and restrict access by unauthorized individuals.
- Assisted families in navigating social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources, and connecting with other family support services.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents, and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health, social-emotional development, and well-being, including summer program and after-school tutoring program.
- Intervened in crisis situations and supported children/families experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
Psychology Intern
Suburban Housing Dev., & Res., INC.
2022.07 - 2023.06
- Coordinate with and support LMSW, LCSW, & Children's Advocate staff
- Assist with filing important paperwork
- Help in receiving donations regarding clothing, school supplies, and gifts for holidays
- Call families to complete intake paperwork & inform parents about special events
- Obtain information about mental health services for clients
- Assist Children's Advocate with children's summer program and after-school tutoring program
- Create independent living plans for families
- Remained energetic and demonstrated passion for helping clients by applying active listening
Student Assistant
Empire State University
2023.01 - 2023.06
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data for accurate statistical analysis
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications
- Demonstrated strong writing skills to generate original correspondence and reports
- Conducted extensive literature reviews
Server
Golden Jalapenos
2021.07 - 2023.12
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Used slow periods to restock supplies and clean environment
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages
- Prepared alcoholic beverages following drink measurement protocols
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, NY12.2023
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY05.2021
Skills
- Grasp New Concepts Quickly
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and SPSS
- Analyzing and Synthesizing Data
- Literature Searches
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Motivated
- Phone Etiquette
- Community Resource Coordination
Conference Presentations
- Nyaronga, D. & Loper, S. (2023, June 16-19). Level of Education and Menstrual Challenges in Rural Tanzania, The Paris Conference on Education (PCE2023).
- Nyaronga, D. & Loper, S. (2023, April 13-15). Level of Education and Menstrual Challenges in Rural Tanzania, Empire State University Spring Student Conference.
- Nyaronga, D., King, J., Townes, S., DeCianni-Brown, A., & Loper, S. (2023, March 22-24). The Differential Effect of Internship Participation on GPA and Graduation Rate. Empire State University All-College Conference.
Certification
- IRB Chair, CITI Program - September 2023
- Human Research, CITI Program - September 2023
- Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research, CITI Program - June 2023
- Conflicts of Interest, CITI Program - May 2023
Timeline
Family Advocate
Suburban Housing Dev., & Res., INC.
2023.07 - Current
Student Assistant
Empire State University
2023.01 - 2023.06
Psychology Intern
Suburban Housing Dev., & Res., INC.
2022.07 - 2023.06
Server
Golden Jalapenos
2021.07 - 2023.12
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Empire State University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Suffolk County Community College
- IRB Chair, CITI Program - September 2023
- Human Research, CITI Program - September 2023
- Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research, CITI Program - June 2023
- Conflicts of Interest, CITI Program - May 2023
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