Professional Portfolio

1. Undergraduate Studies
ePortfolio
Felicia Struck
BA Psychology, 2012
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2. Personal Statement
When I was in my last year of high school, I took a general psychology class for the first time and
from that point on, all I wanted to do was study psychology. I fell in love with the concept of
being able to help individuals with their concerns or diagnosis that affects their everyday life.
When I started knowing that I could be an individual, who would help these individuals
change their lives for the better, is very exciting and worth going through every hill I had to
climb. I believe that every individual has climbed hills in order to succeed, but I believe that
the problems I have faced made me a stronger individual.
When I graduated from High School, I immediately went to my community college, Joliet Junior
College, and studied psychology as much as I could, as well being introduced into a new
subject I fell in love with… criminal justice. Psychology and criminal justice made me push
myself, so that I can become a part of history in the future. Thinking of ways I could
incorporate my passion for psychology and criminal justice together, came with ease and I
knew right away what I wanted my career to be. From the beginning of my term, I decided I
wanted to major in psychology and have a minor in criminal justice. I also knew that I did not
just want to be a psychologist, but someone who could be a part of the criminal justice
world. After doing research on how I could incorporate both of these careers, Forensic
Psychology really caught my eye. As I started to discover more and more about forensic
psychology, I started learning the different roles one can take within this career. The roles of
a forensic psychologist are quite fascinating and there are many paths an individual can
take with this career. Being able to choose a path that suits an individual can really pin point
one’s wants and needs for their future.

3. Personal Statement Cont.
Further into my education, I started getting involved with the different courses of psychology and
discovered that the thought of working with children intrigued me. I realized helping children
grow and readapt to their diagnosis could help change their lives for the better, especially
when they might have a hard time changing it themselves. In 2010 during my last semester
at Joliet Junior College, I interviewed for a 100 hour internship with Easter Seals
Rehabilitation Center. I then was given privilege to become a part of their Autism Clinic.
Over the course of 5 months, I was given a chance to sit in on intakes, MMPI testing and
scoring, diagnostic clinics, occupational, feeding, and behavioral therapy. I also was a part
of building their Autism Library where families or facility members could check out books,
that would allow them to gain or share information about the different Autism Spectrum
Disorders. Throughout the whole internship, I worked with children and it made me realize
that I did want to work with children in my future profession. It is an honor to have the ability
to feel so passionate towards a career that will help me succeed.
From this point when I started my journey with Argosy University, I immediately wanted my
Bachelors in psychology and stay focused on criminal justice. Forensic Psychology really
fascinated me on how well it brings psychology and law together. For the past year and a
half, I have worked very hard to be able to achieve my academic goals to be a part of the
Argosy University Alumni. February of this year, I will finally receive my Bachelor’s Degree in
Psychology and plan on starting internships around the Chicago land area. I have also
decided to go back to my Joliet Junior College this summer to obtain a certificate in Criminal
Justice. I hope to receive a position that would start my career and where I can pursue
getting my master’s degree in fall of 2013; I would then like to take my degree and develop
into being a treatment provider, as well as pursuing to be an academic. I would like to share
my knowledge and help other students develop a sense of wonder for this incredible career.

4. Résumé
Objective:
My objective is to obtain a position with Moraine Valley Community College as an academic advisor. I believe my
communication skills and dedication would be a great asset to your department.
Related Skills:
Familiar working in a group setting.
Excellent at communication skills.
Familiar with advising and managing individuals.
Possess great customer service skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent at completing tasks and/or assignments on time.
Achievements:
Achieved my Associates in Arts Degree.
Honor Roll in schooling.
Internships:___________________________________________________________________
Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center, Joliet, IL
– Assisted the Autism Program Coordinator with tasks and assignments.
– Sat in on family intakes, clinical assessments, occupational and speech/ language evaluations and
also viewing feeding therapy.
– Helped organized and build the Autism family library.
– Completed 100 hours.

5. Résumé Cont.
Education:
Argosy University, Chicago, IL September 2010 to Present
Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL August 2007 to May 2010
Associates in Arts Degree
Lockport Township High School, Lockport, IL August 2004 to May 2007
High school diploma
Work Experience:
Michaels Arts & Crafts, Tinley Park, IL October 2010 to Present
PT Customer Experience Manager
– Demonstrates the skills and qualities to satisfy the customer.
– Performs nightly manager responsibilities, as well as the responsibilities for my co-workers.
– Successfully maintains our daily craft projects as well as class scheduling, birthday party scheduling,
cleanliness, and store safety.
Marian Village, Homer Glen, IL March 2007 to October 2010
Server
– Experienced in performing within a group/team setting.
– Demonstrated great communication skills with people ,along with inner people skills.
– Showed great comradery with co-workers and supervisors.
– Demonstrated a great understanding of the residents needs.
– Successfully maintained daily responsibilities.

6. Résumé Cont.
Party Paradise, Orland Park, IL January 2007 to July 2010
Co-Manager
– Demonstrated a well rounded use of handling money through a cash register.
– Maintained stores cleanliness for a healthy environment, as well as upkeep.
– Kept track and maintained store inventory including: ordering and stocking.
– Gave customers a great shopping experience by: communication skills, helping the customer locate
an item, solving problems, and answering questions.
References: References and letters of recommendations can be produced upon request.

7. Reflection
Throughout my year and a half at Argosy, I have gained so much
insight from my professors. Argosy prepared me to be a
professional graduate student that is ready to start a new
chapter! I cannot wait to start this new chapter because I am
able to start looking forward to building my career. It is really
exciting to know that one day I will be working in the forensic
field and be an academic to teach young adults.
Through this program, I was taught new and fascinating points
about psychology and I was able to apply what I already knew
from my previous school. I also had the occasional professor
who engaged our class in an activity almost every week, I
thought that was an awesome idea! I had a lot of fun at Argosy
University and it was an amazing experience. I now have the
tools and knowledge to become successful.

8. Professional Work Samples
To review my professional work samples, click
on any category link provided:
• Cognitive Abilities: Critical Thinking and Information
Literacy
• Research Skills
• Communication Skills: Oral and Written
• Ethics and Diversity Awareness
• Foundations of Psychology
• Knowledge of Applied Psychology
• Interpersonal Effectiveness

9. Lifelong Learning and Future Learning
Being able to say that I will be a lifelong learner by continuing my
education, is great. As I mentioned in my personal statement, I
do plan on attending graduate school for Fall of 2013. This will
enable me to achieve my Masters degree in Forensic
Psychology. I also do plan on having previous and future
experiences that will allow me to gain more personal knowledge.
I also plan to find some internships and work with mentors.
Within the next 10 years, I would like to have my Masters Degree
as well as my Doctorate. I would love to be in a workplace
where I have been for a few years and I would also love to have
a academic job teaching general, abnormal, and forensic
psychology. I know that I will never stop learning about
psychology or any other aspects, because you learn something
new everyday. You can never learn to much.

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