Sample Psychology MA
Résumé
Dex Pepperdine
123 4th Street Any Town, CA 99999 Home (123) 555-1212 Cell (123) 555-3434
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Research Assistant position focusing on the impact of family violence on adolescents
EDUCATION
Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology; Los Angeles, CA
Master of Arts in Psychology
May 2012
University of Any School; City, ST
May 2010
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Summa Cum Laude
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Psychological Research and Statistics
Clinical and Evaluation Research Methods
Social Psychology
Individual and Family Development: A Life Cycle Approach
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Any School; City, ST
September 2010 – Present
Teacher Aide
Document emotional, cognitive and social development of children to determine age-appropriate behavior
Facilitate parent conferences to assist with strained family relations and effects on children’s well-being
Observe and refer children with disabilities to special educational programs to ensure optimal treatment
Any Laboratory; City, ST
September 2008 – December 2009
Research Assistant to Psychology Department
Analyzed intervention strategies for couples and families facing health crises, resulting in development of
empirically-based treatments
Researched relevant literature and publications on couples’ health, and compiled reports in order to expedite
research process
Conducted data entry using SPSS to further research role of ironic processes in couples’ health
Any Agency; City, ST
March 2007 – January 2008
Volunteer
Provided empathic support and safe environment for adolescent females to discuss high-risk behaviors such as
drug use, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections
Integrated intercultural communication component into team building activities to enhance sensitivity and
cohesion among youth
Mentored group of four teenagers by modeling healthy coping skills during times of conflict and distress
Any Agency; City, ST
March 2005 – September 2006
Tutor
Practiced patience, understanding, and persistence to help defiant children thrive in academic settings
Alleviated test anxiety by teaching students guided imagery relaxation and breathing techniques
Assisted students with meeting educational goals by reviewing lessons and teaching math and reading skills