Sydney McPherson
Washington,United States
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Varsity Tutors/ Wyzant
01.2023 - Current
- Provided personalized academic support to master's students, focusing on APA formatting, citation guidelines, and research writing.
- Tutored undergraduate and high school students in Social Psychology and AP Psychology, fostering comprehension of complex concepts through tailored lesson plans and study strategies.
- Cultivated a supportive learning environment to help students achieve academic goals and build confidence in their knowledge and skills.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Howard University
10.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Independent Research Study
- Developing innovative theories of Black Racial Identity; STAI item analysis;
- Examining underlying causes of correlation between age and anxiety in the Black community
- Independent Research Study
Intern
Best Evidence - Jury Consulting Firm
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Shadowed the company head, gaining insight into jury consulting practices and business operations.
- Attended client meetings to observe case preparation and strategy discussions.
- Listened to mock trial runs, analyzing jury behavior and decision-making processes.
- Developed an understanding of the intersection between psychology, law, and business in trial consulting.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Intern/team member
The Center for Drug and Alcohol Resources
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Investigated solutions to socioeconomic disparities; assisted professionals in recovery support and treatment services; organized and analyzed data: SPSS
Founder/CEO
McPherson- Tech Neutrality
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: www.techneutralitynow.org
- Provided free computers to underserved students, formed 501(c)(3) corporation, secured partnerships with schools and community associations, organized and launched successful fundraisers, recruited and trained high school volunteers, appeared on the 'Ed Gap Evolution' podcast, created social media following
- Www.techneutralitynow.org
Founder/President
Westwood Regional High school
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Founded organization to support Black/Latinx students, led school district to hire first DEI consultant, campaigned administration to amend curriculum and eliminate intolerant speech, shifted English curriculum to include a more diverse selection of required reading, facilitates discussions between students and school administration, planned and executed monthly meetings and events
Education
Bachelor of Science- BS - Psychology
Howard University
Washington, D.C.05.2026
High school Diploma - undefined
Westwood Regional High School
Westwood, New Jersey06.2022
Leadership Experience
- Founder/CEO, McPherson- 1Tech Neutrality, 2020, 2022, www.techneutralitynow.org, Provided free computers to underserved students, Formed 501(c)(3) corporation, Secured partnerships with schools and community associations, Organized and launched successful fundraisers, Recruited and trained high school volunteers, Appeared on the 'Ed Gap Evolution' podcast, Created social media following
- Founder/President, Black and Latinx Student Union, 2019, 2022, Washington Township, New Jersey, Founded organization to support Black/Latinx students, Led school district to hire first DEI consultant, Campaigned administration to amend curriculum and eliminate intolerant speech, Shifted English curriculum to include a more diverse selection of required reading, Facilitated discussions between students and school administration, Planned and executed monthly meetings and events
Research Posters
- McPherson, S., Clark, A., Black Developmental Continuum: A New Theory of Racial Identity, Hicks Symposium and Interdisciplinary Symposium, 2023
- Clark, A., McPherson, S., Age, State, and Trait anxiety in an Adult Black Community, Hicks Symposium and Interdisciplinary Symposium, 2023
Awards
- HU Leadership Scholarship, 2013
- College of Arts and Sciences Honor Student, 2023
- Princeton Prize in Race Relations Finalist, 2019
Publications
- McPherson, S., Clark, A., Black Developmental Continuum: A New Theory of Racial Identity, 2023
- Clark, A., McPherson, S., Age, State, and Trait anxiety in an Adult Black Community, 2023
Training
CITI Training, 02/23, Group 2. SOCIAL C
Research
Undergraduate Research Assistant, 10/22, Present, Howard University, Independent Research Study, Jules Harrell, Ph.D., Developing innovative theories of Black Racial Identity, STAI item analysis, Examining underlying causes of correlation between age and anxiety in the Black community
Timeline
Tutor
Varsity Tutors/ Wyzant
01.2023 - Current
Intern
Best Evidence - Jury Consulting Firm
01.2023 - 01.2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Howard University
10.2022 - Current
Intern/team member
The Center for Drug and Alcohol Resources
01.2021 - 01.2022
Founder/CEO
McPherson- Tech Neutrality
01.2020 - 01.2022
Founder/President
Westwood Regional High school
01.2019 - 01.2022
High school Diploma - undefined
Westwood Regional High School
Bachelor of Science- BS - Psychology
Howard University
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