2. Personal Statement For a long time now I have been interested in the subject of Psychology. I have a fascination in understanding how the mind absorbs information, interpreted within certain cognitive processes resulting in a behavior that is intentional or unintentional. My desire to study Psychology and especially the question of how an individual's behavior can have a positive or negative impact on someone else’s life was first awakened through the dynamics of my parents’ relationship when I was growing up. Some of my goals include obtaining a Master degree in Psychology, working with individuals who have struggled with their mental stability to help them maintain their sense of self by providing psychotherapy, and providing emotional and financial stability to my family. I place a high value on stability in life which reflects on my family, career, and relationships. I believe that combined with my enthusiasm for the subject, the skills I have learned through my past work experience and my studies will make me an ideal candidate for achieving a career in the field of Psychology.
3. Resume LuanaPalermo OBJECTIVE To secure a challenging position, with growth potential, that utilizes my interpersonal skills, education and experience in the field of psychology. EDUCATION Argosy University, Los Angeles, CA B.A., Expected in August 2011 Major in Psychology; Cumulative GPA 4.0 Area of Interest: Clinical Psychology with a focus on Counseling. Coursework Completed: Maladaptive Behavior and Psychopathology, Introduction to Addiction and Addictive Behavior, Counseling Theories, Ethics in Psychology, Research Methods, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Physiological Psychology. Professor Assistant, La Torretta University 06/ 2001 - 06/ 2002 Develop and implement innovative instructional methods. Develop professional logistics to improvise student performance. Create, innovate and implement career-enhancement programs and activities. Participate in departmental and college activities. Assist and support senior professors in their day-to-day tasks and functions.
4. Reflection Able to formulate reasoned opinions on a wide range of psychological perspectives and theories within written and oral presentations. When presenting (in written work or orally), assesses a given topic from multiple perspectivesand evaluates merit of each perspective. Able to systematically analyze and appraise the complexities of a given issue. Able to compare, contrast, and use information from a variety of sources pertinent to the chosen topic when completing a project in psychology. Not only understands the importance of ethical guidelines and is able to identify key elements therein, but can also analyze and apply ethical concepts and ideological frameworks to specific psychological issues. Claims ownership over the prescribed ethical principles for the field, and works to promote ethical decision-making and activity accordingly. Effectively engages in multiculturally-sensitive thought and action, evidenced by the ability to articulate best-practices pertaining to case examples and/or other specific diversity issues and populations associated with the field.
5. Table of Contents My cognitive abilities can be found through the demonstration of a complete job analysis including a job appraisal. This job analysis was conducted for my Industrial/Organizational psychology class in February 2011, at Argosy University. My statistics ability are expressed through a two tail equality test. This includes a research hypothesis, data collection, and data analysis. I conducted this research for my Psy 302 class in June 2010, at Argosy University. To address my awareness and sensitivity for diversity as well as to my knowledge of the ethical principles of Psychology, I wrote this paper for my Psy 320 class in 2010 at Argosy University. My ability to apply basic principles of psychology to a clinical case, including psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral theories is demonstrated in a paper for my Maladaptive Behavior and Psychopathology class in 2010 at Argosy University. .
7. My Future in Learning Learning is a lifelong process. How do you envision your future as a lifelong learner? I used to always want to be done with schooling as quickly as possible. I took as many classes at once as I could handle just to get through and be done. However, over the past two years I have learned that learning is a continued and life-long process and one that I have grown to enjoy immensely. There is no shortage of routes to take when it comes to education, and every chance I have to better myself and the world around me, in one that I am going to take.
8. Contact Me Thank you for viewing my ePortfolio. For further information, please contact me at the e-mail address below. Luanapalermo80@yahoo.com
