Alexander Romero

alexr@adler.edu

(312) 999-9999

1234 N Drury Lane, Chicago IL 60601

Education Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago IL Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology GPA: 3.6/4.0 University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago IL Bachelor of Arts in Psychology GPA: 3.8/4.0 Grant Writing Experience Cedar Oaks Girls Camp, River Forrest IL Sept. 2009-Jan. 2010 Intern Conducted research and compiled information regarding other girls camps in the Midwest region of the United States. Met with the leadership committee of Cedar Oaks to ascertain the needs of the organization. Networked and partnered with similar organizations in the area to promote the organizations mission. Assisted in the preparation of a grant that resulted in the organization receiving a $10,000 grant. Planned and executed a meet and greet session that was open to the public to increase awareness and interest in Cedar Girls Camp. Volunteer Experience Metropolitan Soup Kitchen, Chicago IL Dec. 2010 Volunteer Led an independent day of service with 10 other students. Swept facilities before food preparation could begin. Served food to homeless youth and families. Facilitated a group discussion around poverty and homelessness in Chicago, which led to the building of a new volunteer program on campus. Little Dreams Kindergarten, Chicago IL May 2009-Sept.2009 Volunteer Worked with children ages 3-5, facilitating play time. Co-created age appropriate games using shapes to engage childrens motor skills. Monitored children to ensure their safety and health. Taught a mini-lesson on cooperation using puppets. Motivated leaders of the kindergarten to institute better training for the early childhood teachers by creating detailed reports about the benefits of better teacher-child relationships. Expected June 2014

June 2010

 Partnered with a nearby Montessori kindergarten to produce a special day of training for the early childhood teachers, which led to greater co-operation and support between Little Dreams and Chicago Montessori. Professional Experience Harold, Goldman, and Ronner Law Firm, Chicago, IL June 2010-Sept. 2011 Office Manager Manage the front desk, handling incoming calls and directing guests to appropriate offices. Handle schedule and appointments for clients, providing excellent customer service. Process payroll and assess performance of four other office workers. Originated filing intern position, recruited and hired intern. Assist partners in managing their case load by assessing incoming cases keenly. UIC Psychology Department, Chicago IL Jan. 2010-June 2010 Student Assistant Reviewed and updated faculty schedules quarterly, which led to greater correspondence between faculty and students. Greeted students and answered their questions regarding the department and program. Drafted synopses of several studies to be used in monthly faculty presentations. Assisted department secretary in the administration of department internship program, which consisted of scheduling student interns. Took part in several studies, which led to greater knowledge of study structure and research methods. Created brand new filing system for faculty syllabi, which increased efficiency of the department. Elmwood Public Library, Elmwood IL May 2009-Aug.2009 Receptionist Assisted patrons in finding materials. Led a complete restructuring of the library circulation desk, modernizing library space and reducing patrons waiting time. Collaborated with head librarian to develop a teen reading group. Recruited and interviewed high school students to lead the teen reading group. Co-authored an original blog used to document teen reading group activities. Mentored leaders of the teen reading group, assisting them with college preparation. Created materials to help library staff continue to implement the teen reading group program. Professional Memberships American Psychological Association, Student Member American Counseling Association, Student Member American Association for Early Childhood Teachers, Student Member Presentations Romero, Alex (2010). The behavior of learning disabled adolescents in the classroom. Poster presentation at American Counseling Association conference at DePaul University. Aug. 2011 July 2011 July 2011

Romero, Alex (2009). Burnout and the American college student. Poster presentation at UIC at UIC Psychology Department poster session. Skills Fluent in oral and written Spanish Intermediate in oral Korean Proficient in Microsoft Suite SPSS, SAS