Elliot Rodgers
Address: 25721 Patterson Pl Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Phone: 949-933-4960
Email: eirodgers@yahoo.com
Career Objective:
Entry-level experience in the field of social service for recent college Psychology graduate utilizing my applied-psychology/school-psychology training and inherent communications/interpersonal skills. I seek the ability to understand and thoroughly empower others.
Highlight of Qualifications:
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communications
- Reliable Interpersonal skills
- Understanding of Teamwork & Group Balance
- Strong Sense of Dedication/ Work Ethic/ Positivity
- Multicultural Sensitivity/ International Awareness
- Responsible Organization and Leadership
Work Experience
January 2010-March 2010 : UCSB Gervitz Graduate School of Education
Goleta, CA
Student Intervention Tutor
-Tutored and supervised elementary school students with learning problems in mathematics, reading, and language development using behavior management strategies where necessary.
-Built an understanding of important educational policy issues in school systems and how they affect students.
-Assisted child psychologist Dr. Gerber with research on the Core Intervention Model of school tutoring.
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September 2008-June 2009 : Dr. Mac Kids
Santa Barbara, CA
Dr. Mac Intern
-Assisted Dr. MacMannis (40 year child and family psychologist) with research in his music therapy intervention strategy for kids featuring a program of singing, dancing, reading, performing, and counseling with the children in and outside the classroom. (Interns held weekly workshops for the kids.)
-Built up knowledge and training in behavior management strategies for kids.
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September 2008-June 2010 : UCSB Coursework & Experience
Santa Barbara, CA
As a full-time Student at University of California, Santa Barbara --
-University Coursework includes: Intergroup Relations / Leadership Development / Social Influence / Culture, Development & Education / Advanced Research Methods Lab / Cultural Psychology / Applied Psychology / Developmental Psychology / World Musics.
-Participated in the Black Pioneer Renaissance Organization for two years. Involved with organizing the Black Women's Appreciation event in 2009 and 2010. Won Organization of the Year award in 2009.
-Assembled, managed, and captained intramural soccer team for two years. Won first-place in a competition of sixteen teams in June 2010.
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October 2008-October 2009 : Housing and Residential Services
Santa Barbara, CA
Residence Hall Desk Attendant
-Demonstrated ability to address and interact with a wide range of individuals, including the police and paramedics in emergencies.
-Honed capacity to prioritize tasks and juggle several simultaneous responsibilities.
-Earned Certificate of Outstanding Service.
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August 2006-May 2008 : Forensics Speech & Debate
Mission Viejo, CA
Public Speaker & Performer
-Competed and performed at Phi Rho Pi National Forensics Speech and Debate competition in 2007 (Houston) and 2008 (Chicago).
-Earned first-prize Gold medal for public speaking as a first-time participant.
-Drafted and performed pieces on issues including South Africa's apartheid-era, minstrelsy and racism in America in the 1960's, and modern-day racial consciousness.
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August 2005-May 2008 : Saddleback College Coursework & Experience
Mission Viejo, CA
As a full-time Student at Saddleback College --
-College Coursework includes: Social Psychology / Abnormal Behavior / Psychology of Women & Gender / Appreciation of Fine Arts / Philosophy of Ethics.
-Assembled, organized, and led Saddleback College's Black Student Union for a year forging bonds between students on campus (not just students of color) and raising money for various charities with donations collected at our organized events.
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
Bachelor of the Arts Degree (Major: Psychology/ Minor: Applied Psychology/ Graduation GPA: 3.29)
September 2008-June 2010
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
Associate's Degree
August 2005-May 2008
Awards, Associations, and Volunteer Work
- Forensics Speech and Debate Scholarship - May/2007
- Dean's List - Fall-Winter/2006-2007
References Available Upon Request