Larissa R. Collier

334 Devine Circle

Kingsport Tn, 37664

Phone: (423)349-6843

Email: collierl05@yahoo.com

 

 

Career Objective: To obtain a degree in Clinical Psychology

 

Education:

§        East Tennessee State University (ETSU). August 1999- Present. Anticipated date of graduation in May 2008, Bachelors of Science, Major: Psychology, Concentration: Clinical, Minor: Sociology. GPA: 3.2.

 

Research Experience:

§         Research Associate; Applied Psychology Laboratory (APL), East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Johnson City, Tn.

   Project Title: Profile of an Angry Adolescent, Directed by Robin Leonard,         Associated Director of the APL

   Project Title: Gender Differences in Sexual Opinions, Directed by Jennifer Correll.

   Project Title: Impulsivity, Self-Esteem and Risky Sexual Behavior, Directed by Sonia Coney

   Project Title: Risky Driving, Directed by Chris Dula

§         Assisted in the development of a measure for respect, directed by Frances    Chumny.

§         Experience in Field observation, Specifically in Traffic Safety research. Fall 2007 to present.

 

 

Poster Presentations:

§        Lamb, J. A., Hobbs, C. D., Collier, L. R., Leonard, R. L. (2006, March) Variables Associated with Parental Attitudes toward Cross-Gender Behavior in Children. Poster presented at Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta GA. 

§        Leonard, R, L., Hobbs, C, D., Collier, L,R., Lamb, J,A., Martin, B., & Dula, C, S. ( 2006, May) Exposure to Violence and Aggression, Poster presented at The American Psychological Association Conference, New York City, NY.

§        Collier, L., Bogle, B., & Dula, C. (2007, November) The Interplay between the constructs of Sympathy, Empathy and Forgiveness. Poster presented at the Tennessee Psychological Association conference, Nashville, TN.

Paper Presentations:

§        Leonard, R, L., Dula, C, S., & Collier, L, R. (2008, March) Emotional Intelligence: Relationships with Sex and Gender. Paper presented at the Southeastern Psychological Association conference, Charlotte, NC. 

 

 

Professional Membership:

§        Southeastern Psychology Association, 2006- 2008

§        Association for Psychological Science, 2006

 

Honors:

bulletDean’s List, Spring 2005- 2006.

 

Work Experience:

bulletDawn of Hope: Winter 2001- Fall 2002, Job responsibilities included providing in home care to adults with mental and physical disabilities.
bulletPreferred Alternatives Incorporated: Summer 2003-2007, Job responsibilities include providing in home care to adults with mental and physical disabilities.
bulletEnvision Incorporated: Winter 2007-current, Job responsibilities include providing in home care to adults with mental and physical disabilities. 

 

REFERERENCES

§         Chris S. Dula, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychology, ETSU, Director of the APL. dulac@etsu.edu.

§         Robin Leonard M.A., Adjunct Faculty of Psychology, ETSU, Associate Director of the APL. Leonardr@charter.net.