HEATHER R. HYDER
burton_angel83@yahoo.com
Education:
Graduate:
East Tennessee State University
Fall 2006 - current
Anticipated graduation: May 2008
Program of Study: Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
GPA: 3.8
Undergraduate:
East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
Fall 2001 - fall 2005
Degree awarded 12/17/2005
Degree: Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Social Science
Major: Psychology, Concentration: General Psychology
Minor: Applied Human Science, Concentration: Child and Family Development
Overall GPA: 3.0, Major GPA: 3.52
Research Experience:
Graduate Lab Coordinator for the Applied Psychology Lab of ETSU (APL). Responsibilities include design and development of research protocol; Institutional Review Board protocol submissions and follow-up; data collection, entry, and statistical analyses; and presentations of data. Peer mentor and graduate advisor to undergraduate research associates. Director: Dr. Chris S. Dula.
Undergraduate Research Associate for the Applied Psychology Laboratory (APL) of ETSU. Spring 2005 – fall 2005. Director: Dr. Chris S. Dula.
Publications:
Cruz, N. A., Dula, C. S., Chumney, F. L., & Hyder, H. R. (Sept., 2007). Reasons for living and romantic attachment style. Manuscript under review by the Journal of Death Studies.
Poster Presentations:
Hyder, H.R., & Dula, C. S. (n.d.). After-School Programs, Academic Performance and Problem Behaviors. Poster session accepted for presentation at the Annual Convention of the Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA), Charlotte, NC.
Hyder, H.R., Leonard, R. & Dula, C. S. (2007, November). The Effects of an After-School Program on Academic Performance and Attendance with At-Risk Children. Poster session presented at the Annual Convention of the Tennessee Psychological Association (TPA), Nashville, TN.
Hyder, H. R., Chumney, F. L. & Dula, C. S. (2007, May). Sexuality, marriage, and children: What makes a good mother? Poster session presented at the annual convention of the Association of Psychological Science (APS), Washington, DC.
Hyder, H. R., Dula, C. S., Chumney, F. L., & Leonard, R. L. (2007, May). Transitions from undergraduate to graduate student: Lessons learned in an open laboratory. Poster session presented at the annual conference of the Association for Psychological Science (APS), Washington, DC.
Hyder, H. R., & Dula, C. S. (2007, March). The efficacy of after school programs with at-risk children. Poster session presented at the Appalachian Student Research Forum, Johnson City, TN.
Hyder, H. R., Ferguson, K. L. Chumney, F. L., & Dula, C. S. (2006, May). Gender and personality differences in attitudes toward relationship counseling. Poster session presented at the Annual Conference of the Association for Psychological Science (APS), New York, NY.
Hyder, H. R., Ferguson, K. L. Chumney, F. L., & Dula, C. S. (2006, March). Development and research of a likelihood scale. Oral presentation presented at the 2006 Appalachian Student Research Forum, Johnson City, TN.
Hyder, H. R., Chumney, F. L., & Dula, C. S. (2005, November). Perception of nursing mothers as better mothers. Poster session presented at the Annual Convention of the Tennessee Psychological Association (TPA), Nashville, TN.
Hyder, H. R., Chumney, F.L., & Dula, C.S. (2005, March). The stereotype of a good mother: does the choice to breastfeed matter? Poster session presented at the Appalachian Student Research Forum, Johnson City, TN.
Hyder, H. R., & Mars, A.L. (2005, February). Rethink your drink. Community Nutrition education program, presented in conjunction with the Applied Human Science Department of ETSU at Woodland Elementary School, Johnson City, TN.
Martin, B. A., Coney, S. L., Hyder, H. R., Dickson, A. D., & Dula, C. S. (2007, November). Personality differences between tattooed and non-tattooed populations. Poster session presented at the Annual Convention of the Tennessee Psychological Association (TPA), Nashville, TN.
Dula, C. S., Chumney, F. L., Leonard, R. L., & Hyder, H. R. (2007, May ). Challenges and benefits of teaching of a research model. Poster session presented at the annual conference of the Association for Psychological Science (APS), Washington, DC.
Chumney, F. L., Dula, C. S., Hyder, H. R. & Leonard, R. L. (2007, May). Issues of outcome measurement in open laboratory. Poster session presented at the annual conference of the Association for Psychological Science (APS), Washington, DC.
Leonard, R. L., Dula, C. S., Hyder, H. R. & Chumney, F. L. (2007, May). Maximizing the collaborative research experience: managing and mentoring undergraduate research associates in an open laboratory. Poster session presented at the annual conference of the Association for Psychological Science (APS), Washington, DC.
Chumney, F.L., Hyder, H. R., & Dula, C. S. (February, 2007). Effects of sexuality and marital status on perceptions of mothering potential. Paper session presented at the 2007 Mid-South Psychology Conference, Memphis TN.
Noel, M., Hyder H.R., Chumney, F.C., Ferguson, K.L., & Dula, C.S. (2006, November). Gender and personality differences in attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help. Poster session presented at the Annual Convention of the Tennessee Psychological Association (TPA), Nashville, TN.
Chumney, F. L., Hyder, H. R., & Dula, C. S. (2006, August). Group differences in perceptions of breastfeeding mothers. Poster session presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association (APA), New Orleans, LA.
Hicks, J., Ferguson, K. L., Hyder, H. R., & Dula, C. S. (2006, May) Child-Parent Communication Effect on the Alcohol and Drug Use of College Students. Poster presented at the Annual Conference of the Association for Psychological Science (APS), New York, NY.
Chumney, F. L., Burkhour, T. A., Hyder, H. R., Render, K. O., & Dula, C. S. (2005, April). Black, Latino, and White racial subgroups and subtypes. Paper presented at the Southeastern Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference, Huntsville, AL.
Unpublished Manuscripts:
 | Hyder, H. R., Ferguson, K.L., & Dula, C.S. (2005). Gender and personality differences and Attitudes Towards Relationship Counseling. Manuscript in preparation. ETSU, Johnson City, TN. |
| Chumney, F. L., Hyder, H. R., & Dula, C. S. (2005). Does the choice to breastfeed matter? Manuscript in preparation. ETSU, Johnson City, TN. |
Current Research:
| Program Evaluation |
| Risky Behavior |
| Measure Development |
Previous Research Projects and Interests:
| Examination of the Stereotype of a Good Mother |
| Stereotype Content Change: A Meta-Analysis |
| White and Latino Stereotypes and Subgroups |
| Adolescent Communication and Self Monitoring |
| Meta-analysis of Children’s Response to Aggression in the media |
| Profile of an Angry Adolescent |
| Family Communication and Adolescent Risk Taking Behavior |
| Intimate Violence, Self-esteem, and Gender |
| Eating Disorder Etiology and Forgiveness |
| Gender Differences and Attitudes Towards Relationship Counseling |
Teaching Experience:
| Abnormal Psychology Writing Lab. Spring semester, 2008. Sections PSYC 4321-001 |
| Abnormal Psychology Writing Lab. Fall semester, 2007. Sections PSYC 4321-002, 4321-004. Responsibilities included syllabus, assignment and lecture development, administrative duties and grading. |
Clinical Experience:
| Frontier Health |
Washington County Detention Center
Supervisor: Debra Cloyd, LPC Mental Health Liaison
Title: Clinical Psychology Intern
Qualifications: Crisis Intervention Training, Mental Health Court, Integrated Care
August 2007- December 2007
| Mountain States Health Alliance |
Johnson City Medical Center
Supervisor: Tonya Stevens
Title: ICU Family Advocate
Qualifications: Patient Centered Care, Crisis and Grief Management
Spring 2006 – Fall 2006
Relevant Funding:
| Travel Grant for presentation at the Annual Convention of the Association for Psychological Science, New York, NY. (May, 2006). Written by Heather R. Hyder for travel expenses. East Tennessee State University, APL. ($200.00). |
Professional Memberships:
| Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology, Graduate Student Affiliate, current |
| American Psychological Association (APA), Graduate Student Affiliate, current |
| American Psychological Society (APS), Graduate Student Affiliate, current |
| Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA), Graduate Student Affiliate, current |
| Tennessee Psychological Association (TPA), Graduate Student Affiliate, current |
Professional Development:
| Collaborative Family Healthcare Association 9th Annual Conference: Asheville NC, November 2007, attendee |
| Crisis Intervention Training (CIT), Washington County Tennessee Police Department, October 2007, coordinator and attendee |
| Association for Psychological Science 18th Annual Conference: Washington, DC, May 2007, attendee |
| Association for Psychological Science 19th Annual Conference: New York, NY, May 2006, attendee |
Honors and Leadership Experiences:
| President of Graduate Student Association in Psychology (GSAP), Spring 2007 – current |
| Invited guest lecturer for Dr. C. S. Dula, ETSU Department of Psychology. Presented lecture on topic of memory and intelligence to Introduction to Psychology class in Spring 2007. |
| Vice President and Social Coordinator for GSAP, Fall 2006 – Spring 2007 |
| Graduate Student Association of Psychology (GSAP) Member, Fall 2006 – current |
| Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) Member 2006 - current |
| Dean’s List, ETSU. Fall 2005 |
| Third place, Tennessee Psychological Association Undergraduate Poster Presentation Competition for presenting “Perception of nursing mothers as better mothers” at the Annual Convention of the Tennessee Psychological Association, November 5, 2005, Nashville, TN. |
| Second place in the Social and Behavioral Science Division of the undergraduate research poster competition for presenting “The Stereotype of a Good Mother: Does the Choice to Breastfeed Matter?” at the Appalachian Student Research Forum, March 31, 2005 Johnson City, TN. |
| Psychology Club Member 2002-2003 |
| Intuitional Review Board certification 2005 – current |
| St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital Benefit Performance 2002 & 2004, Volunteer and Performer |
| Stars of Tomorrow Performing Arts Competition 2004, |
Silver Medallist
| Marvonna Productions Performing Arts Elite Competition 2002, |
Gold Medallist
| Dance Caravan Stars Exposition Performing Arts Competition 2002, |
Gold Medallist
Computer Skills:
College Computer Courses Taken:
| Using information technology |
| Introduction to spreadsheets |
| Computer methods in psychology |
Competent in:
| SPSS |
| Microsoft Excel |
| Microsoft PowerPoint |
| Microsoft Word |
| Sona-Systems, web-based human participant pool management software for universities |
| Internet use |
References
| Chris S. Dula PhD. |
Association: ETSU Applied Psychology Lab Director, Practicum Faculty Supervisor, Mentor
423-439-5361
| Peggy Cantrell PhD. |
Association: ETSU Clinical Psychology Program Director, GSAP Faculty Advisor
| Jon Ellis PhD. |
Association: ETSU Psychology Professor