1. Cristen P. Bailey
(732) 447-8615 • cbailey@hartford.edu
EDUCATION
University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT Anticipated Graduation May 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Dean’s List (Fall 2015)
President’s Honor List (Fall 2015)
Related Courses:
Research Methods & Statistical Analysis Elementary & Intermediate Spanish
Biology Rhetoric & Writing
Leadership: Challenge & Opportunities Computers
Criminal Justice History & Politics
Key Projects:
The Effects of Culture on Body Image in Young Adult Women
o Designed a research study that would observe how women would view different
body types after being exposed to either American media images of women or
actual women who are different sizes. This experiment was intended to be
conducted for the University of Hartford Psychology subject pool experiments.
Utilized SPSS for estimated data entry and analysis of results. Incorporated
previous research and literature to enhance the current study.
Conversation Styles Among Strangers
o Facilitated in running an experiment with college students that observed how
participants would converse when they were primed with either individualistic or
collectivist ways of thinking.
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Harmony School, Princeton, NJ July 2013 – Present
Assistant Teacher and Lead Teacher
Aided lead teachers in everyday activity planning, developing projects to
challenge and enrich mental and social capabilities
Facilitated education as a lead teacher to children ages one to three
years in language building, mathematical skills, understanding science
and social interactions with other students.
Oak Crest Day Camp, Somerset, NJ July 2009 – August 2009
Counselor in Training
Motivated children aged seven and eight through facilitated
indoor/outdoor activities to build confidence and strengthen social
interactions
Assisted sports, arts and crafts, mountain biking and zip line activities
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SKILLS
Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, SPSS statistics
ACTIVITIES & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Member, The National Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi
chapter/University of Hartford (2014 – Present)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Habitat for Humanity (July 2009)
Louisiana chapter
Aided the Restore to boost sales and assisted customers in locating
items they needed
Restored houses to families who were victims of hurricane Katrina
God’s Little Angels (September 2006 – April 2014)
St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church, Kendall Park NJ
Ensured that children were educated about their faith and values