Andrea Thone is working towards obtaining her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Argosy University. She has experience working in both a daycare center and a nursing home, gaining experience in child development and care of elderly individuals. Her educational and professional experiences have provided her with skills in areas such as communication, handling difficult situations, and understanding individual needs. Upon graduating, her goal is to obtain a career in the counseling or psychology field where she can continue learning and developing her skills to help others.

1. 1Undergraduate Studies ePortfolioAndrea ThonePsychology, 2011

2. Personal StatementMy name is Andrea Thone. I am currently a student at Argosy University working towards my Bachelors degree in Psychology. My professional endeavors have given me experience in a wide variety of psychological aspects. I have gained much experience with child psychological development and behavior while working at a day care center for two years. I have also gained experience with the physiological and psychological issues while working at a nursing home for fifteen years. During this employment I was able to have personal experiences dealing with elderly behaviors, dementia, and grieving.

3. ResumeObjectivesObtain a career in the counseling and psychology field. A responsible position that include challenges, diversity, and the opportunity for professional advancement.EducationBachelors Degree in psychology obtained at Argosy University (2011)Associates Degree in liberal arts and sciences obtained at Inver Hills Community College (2008)High School Diploma obtained at Simley Senior High School ExperienceNutrition Services Aid (08/1997 – 01/2011)Cerenity Care Center (710 19th Ave N So. St. Paul MN)The responsibilities of this position consisted of preparing and serving meals to elderly tenants in the nursing home and assisted living. The duties required but where not limited to assisting in the preparation of hot and cold meals, dishing and serving meals, delivering meals to tenants, maintaining a healthy and safe kitchen workplace, and cleaning duties. Teaching Assistant (2003 – 2005)Especially for Children (6125 Cahill Ave I.G.H MN) The responsibilities of this position consisted of assisting the teacher in the classroom for preschool children. The duties required but where not limited to supervising young children, preparing activities, assisting in teaching basic number and letter memorization and social skills and development. SkillsThe combination of both job positions that I have held and my education has provided me with a great amount of skills. I have obtained much experience with elderly individuals as well as their families. I have worked close with individuals who suffer from dementia, mental illness and physical pain and restrictions as well as grieving over loss of abilities and life. Work at the child care center provided me with skills in child development. I was able to work closely with preschool children and help them advance their school knowledge with counting, reading and writing. I also helped them develop better physical skills with tying shoes, cutting paper, and making art projects. Working with children gave me the opportunity understand individual needs such as communication skills, emotional expression, and other developmental skills. I have gained many different skills and experience with communicating techniques with different individuals, effectively handling confrontational situations, expressing empathy and patience with individuals, and actively listening to the needs of individuals to better help their needs just to name a few.

4. ReflectionThe experiences at Argosy University have given me the tools to move forward through the education I have received there. I have learned to use the tools of scientific methods, access information from a variety of acceptable sources, effectively present psychological concepts both orally and written, identify and appropriately deal with the challenges related to diversity and ethics, and to recognize and apply psychological concepts and theories to pertaining issues.

5. Table of ContentsCognitive Abilities: 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.Research Skills: Able to correctly summarize the research design, statistical and other evaluative tools, and findings of the article. Able to use sound reasoning as a basis for criticizing the research results.Communication Skills: Possesses extensive ability in creating, organizing and delivering oral presentations. Exhibits the ability to design, develop, and defend appropriate levels of organizations and clarity of presentation, thus allowing the listener to following the line of reasoning. Exhibits the ability to design, develop, and defend appropriate level of presentation for audience, correct use of grammar, word choice for precise meaning.Ethics and Diversity Awareness: Effectively engages in ethical thinking and action, evidenced by the ability to articulate best-practices pertaining to case examples and/or other specific problems associated with the field. Recognizes more subtle breaches in ethical practices in psychology and can construct alternative analyses and choices of behaviors. Claims ownership over the prescribed ethical principles for the field, and works to promote ethical decision-making and activity accordingly.Foundations of Psychology: Exhibits consistent recognition and exceptional comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, applications and historical trends in psychology or within a specific area of study in the field. Able tosynthesize and evaluate various psychological theories, and apply them to explain everyday events and experiences. Applied Psychology: Provides comprehensive explanations that incorporate psychological principles, as well as, empirical data and best practices. Demonstrates the ability to use psychological principles in solving problems, explaining social issues, and dealing with everyday life situations.Interpersonal Effectiveness: Able to consistently and effectively apply active listening communication skills in interpersonal and organizational scenarios to establish empathetic, collegial relationships that facilitate consensus building in working toward common goals and is appreciative of diversity and culture. Able to consistently analyze the importance of effective nonverbal communication skills in developing strong interpersonal and organizational relationships that are culturally sensitive and respectful of diversity. Actively solicits and utilizes feedback to develop adaptable strategies of facilitating dynamic interpersonal and organizational relationships. Consistently & actively demonstrates an understanding of the impact of technological advances on communication within interpersonal and organizational relationships. Consistently demonstrates strong utilization of effective communication and relationship skills in order to promote the growth of others and effect change.

6. Critical ThinkingMy Papers and Projects Include:Rise of Modern Science: Opposition Opinion Paper

7. Multicultural Diversity: Multicultural Competency

8. Anxiety Research: General Anxiety Disorder