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22 February 2016
949 Russell St.
Augusta, GA 30904
(304) 887-1674
jess.n.gibson@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Georgia Regents University, Augusta, GA
Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology May 2015
 GPA: 3.61
 Provided individual, group, and family therapy sessions at internship
 Administered personality assessment (MMPI and PAI)
 Administered cognitive assessments (WICS-IV, WAIS-IV, KBIT, and WRAT)
 Experience cognitive and personality assessment reports
 Trained under DSM-IV and DSM-V diagnoses
Concord University, Athens, WV
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology May 2012
 GPA: 3.68 (3.78 in Psychology; 4.0 in Sociology)
 Magna Cum Laude
 Course in Behavioral Analysis with experience
Universidad Metropolitana, San Juan, PR
Cultural Study Abroad Summer 2010
West Virginia State University, Institute, WV
Cultural Study Abroad Summer 2009
PRESENTATIONS
Bartell, C., Gibson, J.N., Stone, E., Tarutis, C., & Topolski. R. (2014). The ovulation cycle and its effect on
perceptions of humor and attractiveness. Georgia Regents University, 23 April 2014, Augusta, GA.
Gibson, J.N. & Alexander, J. (2012). The daily buzz: positive effects of energy drinks on cognitive
performance. Concord University’s Undergraduate Research Day, 19 April 2012, Athens, WV.
Gibson, J.N. & Alexander, J. (2011). The daily buzz: positive effects of energy drinks on cognitive
performance. 19th Annual UMBC McNair Scholars Research Conference, 17 September 2011, University of
Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD.
Nelson, M. & Gibson, J. (2010). Evaluation of the self through comparison of facebook peers. Concord
University’s Undergraduate Research Day, 19 April 2012, Athens, WV.
Nelson, M., Gibson, J.N., & Morris, V. (2010). Evaluation of the self through comparison of facebook peers.
Poster presented at Annual Tristate Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference, April 2011, Marshall
University, Huntington, WV.
Nelson, M., Morris, V., & Gibson, J.N. (2010). Evaluation of the self through comparison of facebook peers.
Poster presented at Undergraduate Research Day, April 2010, Concord University, Athens, WV.
CONFERENCES
Southeastern Psychology Association (SEPA), Nashville, TN March 2014

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Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol Charleston, WV January 2012
Concord University’s Undergraduate Research Day April 2012
UMBC McNair Scholars Research Conference Baltimore, MD September 2011
Undergraduate Research Conference Marshall, WV April 2011
Concord University’s Undergraduate Research Day April 2011
Concord University’s Undergraduate Research Day April 2010
WORK EXPERIENECE
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Adjunct Professor August 2015 – December 2015
 Taught introductory psychology course using Exploring Psychology in Modules, Myers D.
 Encouraged students to think critically using psychological principles
 Incorporated classroom assessment techniques (CATs) throughout the semester
 Utilized active learning and hands on activities to promote better understanding of material
 Independently created assignments and rubrics
 Maintained active communication with students, graduate assistants, and faculty
Transitions of Augusta Augusta, GA
Psychometrist June 2015 – Present
 Completed disability, vocational rehabilitation, and various psychological testing
 Completed DSM-V psychological reports providing results of testing, diagnoses, and prognosis
 Facilitate group sessions with children ranging in age from 4-20 years old
 Write notes for group sessions.
 Manage a minimum of five cases and reports at one time
 Mentor student interns
Georgia Regents University (GRU) Augusta, GA
Research Consultant May 2015 – Present
 Worked within the Department of Faculty Development and Teaching Excellence
 Completed literature review
 Collected and entered data exploring ways to improve engagement
 Used SPSS to analyze and compare data
 Summarize results for each comparison
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta (LCCA) Augusta, GA
Intern Therapist August 2014 – May 2015
 348 hours on acute crisis stabilization unit
 268 hours on partial hospitalization residential unit
 Coordinate aftercare on Acute unit for children and adolescents in crisis
 Facilitate group sessions for a variety of diagnoses and ages
 Conduct family sessions to evaluate and address problem behaviors
 Resolve crisis situations using de-escalation skills
 Conduct individual sessions using CBT, DBT, and acceptance based therapies
 Train new hire therapists
 Complete CPI (nonviolent crisis prevention intervention training)
 Complete CPR and first aid training

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Georgia Regents University (GRU) Augusta, GA
Graduate Research Assistant August 2014 – May 2015
 Worked within the Department of Faculty Development and Teaching Excellence
 Created student and faculty surveys focused on engagement
 Lead focus groups with approximately 25 or more students
 Collected data exploring ways to improve student engagement
 Entered data in Microsoft Excel and SPSS
 Analyzed data through SPSS
 Worked closely with students and diverse faculty regularly
Georgia Regents University (GRU) Augusta, GA
Graduate Teaching Assistant August 2013 – July 2014
 Created grading rubrics for several assignments
 Corrected, administered, and graded exams and written essays
 Entered and managed grades on D2L
 Lectured Introductory Psychology course on two occasions
 Provided care and food in animal lab
Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center (SHCMHC) Princeton, WV
Admissions Counselor January 2013 – July 2013
 Complete initial clinical evaluations obtaining biological, psychological, and social information
 Provide case management services to individuals and families
 Develop abilities to cope and meet social, health, emotional, and economic needs of clients
 Recommend a provisional diagnosis
 Complete CPI training
Valley College Beckley Beckley, WV
Adjunct Instructor March 2013 – May 2013; September 2012 – November 2012
 Taught online 200 level sociology class
 Made syllabus, created tasks and assignments, created scoring rubric for all assignments
Case Management Worker with Department of Health and Human Resources Beckley, WV
Contract Worker April 2012 – December 2012
 Demonstrate stable relationships to children with difficulties in school or at home
 Intense mentoring program providing structure and coping skills for children and adults
 Supervised court ordered visitation
 Taught parenting skills
 Certified to complete federal drug screen collections including uneventful collections, insufficient
quantity, and temperature out of range
STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE
Costa Rica, Cultural Psychology January 2011
Concord University in Athens, WV
 Emphasized cultural differences seen as clinicians; Observed cultural changes in emotions,
behaviors, and expressions; Traveled across the country exploring differences in culture based on
changes in SES and location

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Puerto Rico, History and Spanish 101/102 July 2010
Universidad Metropolitana de Puerto Rico
 Complete Spanish emersion program; courses in Puerto Rican history and culture; Observed cultural
changes in social and independent settings
Canada, Political Science June 2009
Université Laval in Quebec
 Cultural emersion; Discussed form of government; Visited Parliament and museums; Explored Old
and New Quebec City
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Course Design Workshop, Augusta University Augusta 2015
Faculty Development Day, Augusta University October 2015
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
CSRA Humane Society, Augusta, GA June 2015 – January 2016
Depression Screening YMCA, Augusta, GA October 2013
Mentor Davis Stuart McCormick House for Girls, Lewisburg, WV 2008 – 2012
Burlington United Methodist Family Service, Inc., Beckley, WV December 2010 – February 2011
MEMBERSHIPS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA), Member March 2014 – current
Honor’s Society, Member December 2013 - current
McNair Scholar Program, Graduate 2011 – 2012
Psi Chi, Member 2010 – current

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REFERENCES
M. Kevin Turner, Ph.D. (Supervisor)
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
103 Rossmore Place
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 364-7165
Dr. Georgina Hammock
Direction of Graduate Studies
Georgia Regents University
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 667-4614
ghammock@gru.edu
Caroline Dennis (Internship Supervisor)
Clinical Director of Lighthouse Care Center
3100 Perimeter Parkway
Augusta, GA 30909
(864) 980-4678
Caroline.dennis@uhs.com
Dr. Lindsey West (Professor)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Georgia Regents University
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 729-2341
liwest@gru.edu
Dr. Jenelle Slavin Mulford (Advisor)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Georgia Regents University
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-1787
jslavinm@gru.edu
Dr. Deborah Richardson
Graduate Research Supervisor
Georgia Regents University
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-1742
DERICHARDSON@gru.edu
Leah Walker (Internship Supervisor)
Clinical Director of Lighthouse Care Center
3100 Perimeter Parkway
Augusta, GA 30909
(803) 727-3650
Leah.walker@uhsinc.com