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Curriculum
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EDUCATION
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The Chicago
School of Professional Psychology |
2004-Present |
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Doctoral student in Clinical Psychology
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APA Accredited
Psy.D. Program
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Master of Arts
Degree in Clinical Psychology awarded in May 2006
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Honors: Jeffery
C. Grip Multicultural Fellowship, Trustee Scholarship
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Florida
International University |
2001-2003 |
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Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Psychology, Honors and
Magna Cum Laude
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Honors:
Outstanding
Academic Achievement Award from Psychology Department,
All-Florida Academic Team Scholar, Minority Transfer
Scholar, Lilly Endowment Inc. Scholar, Hispanic Scholarship
Fund Scholar, Project Amazonas Scholar
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Memberships: Phi Kappa Phi
Honor Society, Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology
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Miami-Dade
College |
1999-2001 |
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Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology,
Highest Honors with Distinction
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Honors:
Divisional
Award from the School of Natural & Social Sciences,
Departmental Award for Psychology, National Dean’s List,
William McKnight Scholar
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Memberships: Phi Theta Kappa
International Honor Society
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CLINICAL
WORK EXPERIENCE
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DuPage Community Clinic |
Jun 2007-
Aug 2008 |
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Full-Time Mental
Health Clinician |
Wheaton, IL |
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Mental
Health Clinic: Provide outpatient individual and family
therapy to culturally diverse, low income patients who are
medically uninsured.
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Medical
Clinic: Provide psychological consultations and assessments
of mental health status of individuals who are being
considered for a psychological referral. Conducted a
didactic workshop for medical and administrative staff of
the clinic.
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Supervisor:
Carolyn. Bailey, Psy.D.
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Jewish Child and Family Services |
Jun 2007 |
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Camp Firefly
Professional Counselor |
Ingleside, IL |
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Camp Firefly
is a week-long, overnight summer camp for children, ages 9
to 12, who have been diagnosed with Autistic spectrum
disorders or
related disorders that significantly impact social skills.
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Responsibilities
included ensuring campers abided by the daily itinerary,
facilitating social interactions and conflict resolution,
and supporting life skills development.
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Camp Directors: Sara
Johnson, MSW, LCSW; Courtney Schuneman, MA
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Paul C.
Larson, Ph.D. J.D. |
Oct 2005 |
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Spanish
Interviewer and Psychological Technician |
Chicago, IL |
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John
Benitez, Ph.D. |
Feb 2006 |
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Spanish
Psychological Technician |
Chicago, IL |
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CLINICAL
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
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Erie Neighborhood House |
Aug 2006-June 2007 |
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Therapy
Practicum Extern |
Chicago, IL |
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Youth
Options Unlimited Program (YOU): Provided weekly individual
and family therapy in Spanish and English to adolescents and
adults from underserved populations.
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Erie
Childcare Department: Participated in weekly didactic
interdisciplinary meetings that involved case
conceptualizations and treatment planning.
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Supervisors:
John Benitez, Ph.D.; Jane M. Bazos, Psy.D.; Elizabeth Yelen,
Psy.D.
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Erie Neighborhood House |
Aug 2005-June 2006 |
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Diagnostic
Practicum Extern |
Chicago, IL |
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Erie
Childcare Department: Offered classroom consultation
regarding young children experiencing behavioral and/or
emotional problems. Didactic workshops, case
conceptualizations, and treatment planning were also part of
this training experience.
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Psychological Report Writing: Conducted comprehensive
psychological evaluations, in English and Spanish, of
children and adolescents, and one adult.
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Therapy:
Provided individual play therapy to several Latino children
and adolescents, in addition to conducting individual adult
therapy and couples therapy.
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Supervisors:
John Benitez, Ph.D.; Elizabeth Yelen, Psy.D.; Celena Roldan,
MSW
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Fellowship House Psychosocial
Rehabilitation Center |
Jan 2002-Apr 2002 |
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Community
Psychology Extern |
Miami, FL |
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Clinical
Team: Co-facilitated inpatient group therapy for culturally
diverse individuals experiencing severe chronic mental
illness. Also facilitated psychoeducational training groups
with a focus on teaching social and daily living skills.
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Community
Psychology Course: Attended a weekly seminar with an
emphasis on how the community impacts psychological
functioning of individuals who suffer from mental illness.
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Supervisor:
Marvin Dunn, Ph.D.
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TEACHING
AND ACADEMIC WORK EXPERIENCE
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The Chicago School of
Professional Psychology |
Aug 2005-Dec 2005 |
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Teaching
Assistant, Psy.D. program |
Chicago, IL |
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Co-instructed students enrolled in the Intellectual
Assessment Lab in the administration and report writing of
the WAIS-III, WISC-IV, WRAT-III, and Bender Gestalt Visual
Motor Test.
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Supervisor:
Jordan Jacobowitz, Ph.D.
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The Chicago School of
Professional Psychology |
Aug 2005-Dec 2005 |
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Faculty
Assistant, Psy.D. program |
Chicago, IL |
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Aided in the
organization and citation of books and journal articles.
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Supervisor:
Paul C. Larson, Ph.D., J.D.
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RESEARCH
EXPERIENCE
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Doctoral Dissertation |
Aug 2006-Apr 2008 |
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Title:
Culturally Informed Treatment:
Empowerment as a Tool for Engaging Latino Families in the
Therapeutic Process
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Chairperson:
John Benitez, PH.D.
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Committee
Member: Grant White, Psy.D.
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Dissertation
Proposal Accepted: April 2006
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Dissertation
Oral Defense: TBA
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University of Miami |
2002-2004 |
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Research
Assistant in Behavioral Medicine Laboratory |
Miami, FL |
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Performed
blood pressure screenings at high schools as part of a
longitudinal research project. Conducted follow-up home
visits to inform families about the research project.
Assisted with cardiovascular and nutritional evaluations of
research participants.
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Supervisor:
Patricia Saab, Ph.D.
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Florida International University |
2002-2003 |
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Research
Volunteer in Cognitive Laboratory |
Miami, FL |
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Administered
computer based cross-racial facial recognition experiments
on undergraduate students. Critical review of literature and
discussion were also part of this research experience.
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Supervisor:
Christian Meisnner, Ph.D.
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PROFESSIONAL AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
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Ytorres.com |
2003-Present |
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Owner, Web
Designer and Technical Support |
Miami, FL and
Chicago, IL |
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Midwest Association of Latino
Psychologists |
2006-Present |
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Communications
Chair |
Chicago, IL |
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The Chicago School of
Professional Psychology |
2006-2007 |
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Connected
Committee Student Member |
Chicago, IL |
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Naomi Ruth Cohen Conference |
June 4, 2006 |
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Student
Volunteer |
Evanston, IL |
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The Chicago School Student
Association |
2005-2006 |
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Co-Chair |
Chicago, IL |
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Served as
the co-leader for student organization aimed at promoting
professional development for students and acts as a social
outlet and liaison between administration and the student
body.
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Coordinated
and monitored cabinet activities. Responsible for creating
meeting agendas, conducting cabinet meetings, and officer
elections.
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Illinois Psychological
Association for Graduate Students |
2005-2006 |
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Communications
Chair |
Chicago, IL |
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Golden Key International Honor
Society |
2001-2003 |
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Communication
Officer |
Miami, FL |
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Phi Theta Kappa International
Honor Society |
1999-2001 |
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Community
Service Officer & Membership Officer |
Miami, FL |
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
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Midwest
Association of Latino Psychologists (MALP)
Student Member, Communications
Chair |
2006-Present |
CONFERENCES AND WORKSHIPS ATTENDED
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Cultural Impact Conference |
October 24, 2006 |
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Spirituality,
Trauma, and Coping Through Psychology |
Chicago, IL |
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Naomi Ruth Cohen Conference |
June 4, 2006 |
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Overcoming the Stigma of
Mental Illness, Depression in Adults between 20 and 50:
Prevention + Solutions |
Evanston, IL |
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Menninger Conference |
May 3, 2006 |
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Treating
Hidden Thought Disorders in Adolescents and Young Adults and
Understanding and Treating Individuals with Asperger’s Disorder
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Chicago, IL |
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Cultural Impact Conference |
October 25, 2005 |
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Gaining
Lessons Beyond Tradition: GLBT Pride |
Chicago, IL |
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Cultural Impact Conference |
October 1, 2004 |
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Ability and
Disability |
Chicago, IL |
SPECIAL
SKILLS
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Language Skills
Computer Proficiency
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Familiar
with SPSS, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Front Page,
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Image Ready, Adobe Acrobat,
Dreamweaver, and Flash.
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