Willow Clayton
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic and empathetic professional with a proven track record at Haverford College, adept in interpersonal communication and data analysis. Excelled in research, mentoring, and community outreach, significantly enhancing project outcomes and peer support initiatives. Skilled at fostering inclusive environments, demonstrating exceptional teamwork, and creativity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Haverford College
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Contributed to the completion of multiple research projects, managing time effectively to meet deadlines.
- Recorded, organized, and analyzed data
- Trained and supervised other students in laboratory protocols.
- Participated in and presented in regular lab meetings, contributing valuable insights and suggestions for ongoing projects.
- Presented research findings at various research symposiums and the Society for Neuroscience convention
- Learned, planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
Psychology Peer Mentor
Haverford College
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Mentored and advised students one on one on navigating the Psychology major/minor, course selection, course work, research opportunities, and future directions
- Conducted regular check-ins with mentees to monitor progress towards achieving their goals and to address any challenges navigating the major/minor.
- Created and hosted social and informational events including introduction to the major/minor, learning about research/lab work at Haverford, and midterm and finals study sessions
- Connected mentees with academic and professional development resources
- Promoted a sense of belonging among peers by creating an open and inclusive atmosphere to connect and ask learn.
Volunteer Group Facilitator
A Haven
01.2024 - Current
- Led grief support groups for kids in small and large groups containing 2-19 kids, aged 3-16
- Created and ran activities to engage kids in conversation about grief, in particular a poetry night.
- Set up and ran various activities including crafts, physical play, and mental exercises
- Engaged with kids with activities and discussing grief, including reading stories, playing games, art, and discussing and identifying different emotions
- Created a supportive environment by fostering trust, empathy, and mutual respect among kids, parents, and volunteers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Haverford College
Haverford, PA05-2024
Skills
- Peer counseling
- Crisis counseling
- Community outreach
- Event Planning
- Poster Presentation
- Scientific Writing
- Teamwork
- Google Sheets
- Excel
- Qualtrics
- Jamovi
- Photoshop
- Lightroom
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Volunteer Group Facilitator
A Haven
01.2024 - Current
Psychology Peer Mentor
Haverford College
09.2023 - 05.2024
Research Assistant
Haverford College
05.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Haverford College
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