Emily

M. Neer
College Address:
[email protected]
Permanent Address:
1204K University Terrace
330-204-1687
1612 Honeysuckle Dr.
Progress St.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Blacksburg, VA 24060

To gain experience in developmental psychology and human development through work
OBJECTIVE
experience and research


Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, May 2016
Bachelor of Science in Human Development
Minor: Leadership and Social Change
GPA: 3.98

Virginia Tech Division of Student Affairs Aspire! Award for Curiosity, October 2014
HONORS &
Fulbright UK Summer Institute Scholarship Recipient- Kings College London, July 2014
AWARDS
College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences Deans Rising Junior Scholarship, 2014-2015
Golden Key International Honour Society Member, 2013-Present
Virginia Tech Honors Program, 2013-Present
Virginia Tech Deans List, 2012-Present

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Virginia Tech Carillion Research Institute
RESEARCH
Neuromotor Research Clinic- Dr. Stephanie DeLuca, June 2015- July 2015
EXPERIENCE
Assisted in data entry and coding for two ongoing lab projects
Observed Pediatric Constraint- Induced Movement Therapy (P-CIMT) sessions over
three weeks for three hours a day
Learned about the implementation of P-CIMT through continual observation of sessions
and study of publications
Cataloged and created a video library for hundreds of past recorded therapy sessions

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Virginia Tech Psychology Department
Child Study Center- Dr. Thomas Ollendick, August 2014- Present
Enter data for the Child Study Centers Social Anxiety Project
Assisted a graduate student with dissertation study- act as a confederate in the study
Learn how to evaluate 20+ measures used in treatment protocols in sessions
Code emotion talk data for Oppositional Defiant Disorder treatment sessions

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Virginia Tech Psychology Department
iLEAP Lab Dr. Robin Panneton, January 2013-December 2013
Assisted three graduate students in conducting research for theses
Explored concepts of developmental psychology especially pertaining to infants social
interactions in understanding human development
Led parts of experiments, joint attention tasks, with about 15 infants

PRESENTATION College of William and Mary Active Citizens Conference: Presenter
Group Leadership: The Importance of Understanding Personality to Amplify Cohesion
and Achievement, February 2014
Developed thesis and accompanying presentation material
Facilitated presentation and led an audience of 45 in discussion and activity
Presented conference outcomes to VT Engage and SERVE leadership

Neer, E. M. (2014). Meaningful international service learning experiences: Looking at the
PUBLICATION
reciprocal nature of reflection and group connection. VA Engage Journal, 3(3), 1-16. Available
at: http://scholarship.richmond.edu/vaej/vol3/iss1/3

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TRAININGS

PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE

COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT

Alternative Break Citizenship School- Peoria, Illinois

Building Resilience through Post-Disaster Recovery, June 22-27th, 2014
Engaged with peers in seminars learning how to lead effective alternative breaks
Served in Washington, IL picking up debris in neighborhoods affected by tornado
Implemented new initiatives in alternative break program on campus with VT Engage

Committee Member of Envisioning Virginia Tech- Beyond Boundaries, September
2015- Present
Serve on the preparing students for the world in which they will live and work
committee
Work with 15 faculty, staff, and graduate students to create a framework in which we
can prepare global citizens, advance academic quality, and innovate teaching and
learning at the university
Meet on a monthly basis to engage in discussion about the future of the university
Recurring Initiatives and Relationship Violence Program Planning Intern
Virginia Tech Womens Center, January 2015- May 2015
Planned the Fall 2015 recurring initiatives such as the Red Flag Campaign
Worked on ways to maximize relationship violence education programming
Participated in professional development trainings with my peers and supervisors
Constructed and co-facilitated two trainings for student group
VT Engage: The Community Learning Collaborative
Program Review Committee Member, October 2015-Present
Assess VT Engages program using CAS standards
Rate and assign a score to programs as part of the committee
Assist in compiling a summary document of VT Engages programs
Student Intern to Engagement Program Associate, August 2015-December 2015
Support Engagement Program Associate with leading a group of 26 student leaders
Develop trainings and facilitate weekly meetings with student leaders
Create a reflection resource to be utilized by student leaders on specific social issues
Curriculum Development Assistant, May 2014-June 2014
Developed four guides to aid the university community in leading reflections
Drafted activities and directions for the guides for student leaders to implement on
service immersion trips
Search Committee Member for Assistant Director, August/ September 2014
Underwent search committee charge training with Virginia Tech Human Resources
Reviewed applications, conducted phone and in person interviews for five candidates
Alternative Spring Break Trip Team Leader Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic
March 2014 & 2015
Recruited and led 14 Virginia Tech students on an alternative spring break service trip
Developed primary goals for trip with VT Engage and in country resources
Responsible for logistics plan for trip including communications and travel
Developed and facilitated service learning reflections for the entirety of the trip
Service Immersion Facilitator/ Trip Leader- Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 2013
Organized a trip focused on inner city poverty for 15 Virginia Tech students
Networked and collaborated with three nonprofits in the Richmond area
Teamed up with Virginia Commonwealth Universitys Aspire community
Developed and facilitated service learning reflections to supplement the service work

Student Cultural Ambassador, Legacy International, June 2015- August 2015
Developed service projects in Blacksburg, VA for 15 visiting Saudi Arabian students
Worked with Legacy International as a peer leader to facilitate leadership seminars and
community engagement opportunities
Advised 30 Saudi Arabian students on developing community service projects that
were implemented at their universities and surrounding communities

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WORK
EXPERIENCE

RELATED
PROJECTS

COMMUNITY
SERVICE

SKILLS

Students Engaging and Responding through Volunteer Experiences (SERVE)

SERVE LLC Re-Visioning Committee Member, November 2015- Present
Serve as an undergraduate representative and SERVE student voice on committee
Brainstorm and develop action items for how to grow the SERVE LLC to 200 students
Deliberate with committee on how to enhance the curricular and co-curricular aspects
of the LLC amidst a university-wide change in curricular frameworks
Student Internship, August 2013-May 2014
Managed recruitment efforts for the program
Mentored 20 students and represented current students in the program
Employed leadership concepts and community building principles
Fostered a cohesive and supportive living learning environment
Council of Trustees Member, April 2014- July 2014
Worked with seven university staff and faculty to solidify curriculum within the living
learning community
Brainstormed ways to help the living learning community grow in numbers and quality
Benchmarked other successful living learning communities
Networked to ensure service opportunities were accessible to students
Volunteer, August 2012-Present
Volunteer with four local organizations and projects
Study different aspects and viewpoints of leadership and service
Help create a community fostering service and leadership

Student Athlete Tutor, Academic Support Services, June 2015- Present

Self Employed: Childcare- Courtney Grohs Family, 2013-Present

Personal Care Manager, Public Partnerships, LLC- Christiansburg, VA, May 13 14
Mentored ten year old child with Aspergers (High Functioning Autism)
Modeled acceptable social interactions and assisted with schoolwork
Created opportunities for successful and age appropriate independence

Leadership Facilitation Project, Leadership 1016, April 2013
Designed and led a team project to better understand college students reasons for
participating in service-related work
Interviewed over 200 students of the Virginia Tech student body
Complied and presented our findings to a small group of peers
Led a peer group discussion on the meaning of service
Created e-portfolio reflecting on the project and concepts of class
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Loco Arts After School Art Program- Classroom Assistant, February 2016-Present
Assist lead teacher in facilitating art projects for 10 elementary aged children
Plan and facilitate monthly art projects and lessons for the program
Blacksburg United Methodist Church- Childcare Volunteer, 2013-Present
Prepare and lead Sunday School lessons for preschoolers
Train with the church on proper childcare and emergency situations

SPSS, JMP, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
CPR and First Aid Certified