Sarina Carter

I am a recent graduate from UMass Amherst with a passion for behavioral research. I am particularly driven by the challenge of implementing insightful research methodology to investigate complex questions. I believe this pursuit is best accomplished through technology, statisics, teamwork, and a desire to always dig deeper.


Education

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Bachelor of Science
Major: Psychology with Departmental Honors and Mathmatical Modeling Specialization
Minors: Information Technology; Education; Sociology
Certificates: Social Research Analysis; Social Work
GPA: 3.95 (Summa Cum Laude)

Honors Thesis"Within- and Between-Therapist Alliance Quality as Predictors of Patient Outcome in Psychotherapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder"
Advisor: Michael J. Constantino, Ph. D.
September 2015 - May 2019

Research

Researcher

Reviewed and synthesized literature. Submitted grant proposal and awarded grant. Wrote and orally defended proposal to faculty committee. Executed statistical analyses. Will defend full thesis to committee and deliver oral presentations of research.

September 2018 - May 2019

Research Assistant

Nock Lab, Harvard University

Managed participant recruitment and scheduling, and performed risk assessments and interviews for a study on suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Analyzed study data through computational modeling techniques. Programmed several computer tasks (D-IAT Desktop, D-BIAT Desktop and mobile).

May 2018 - August 2018

Research Assistant

Adolescent Mood and Behavior Lab, Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Aided in the development of a novel task to measure impulse-aggression. Organized data for several co-occuring longitudinal studies. Performed neurocognitive tasks on recently hospitalized adolesents.

May 2017 - August 2018

Research Assistant

Trained in consensual qualitative research techniques to code semi-structured interviews. Conducted literature reviews. Transcribed interviews for several mixed-method studies.

September 2016 - May 2019

Teaching

Peer Adivsor

Psychology Advising Office, UMass Amherst

Assisted students in course selection and fulfillment of academic requirements. Provided University and departmental resources.

September 2017 - Present

Teaching Assistant

Abnormal Psychology (Fall 2016 & Spring 2017)

Fall 2016: Lead weekly review sessions that focused on clinical applications of the material for a specialized section of the course. Executed various classroom responsibilities, including exam proctoring.

Spring 2017: Facilitated exam review sessions. Coordinated undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants to manage assignments and grading for 500 students. Held office hours and proctored exams.

September 2016 - May 2017

Instructor & Tutor

Kaplan Test Preparation

Taught effective testing strategies to students prepping for the GRE, SAT, ACT, and AP Statistics test. Assisted students and parents in setting and achieving goals. Worked with students both individually and in classroom settings.

November 2015 - Present

Experience

Resident Assistant

Department of Residential Life, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Encouraged floor members to develop a livable, inclusing, and responsible community through individual relationships. Developed educational and social opportunities through creative programming. Enforced University policy to ensure a safe and welcoming place for all members of the residence hall community through effective crisis management. Supported co-workers and supervisors in fostering a building-wide community.

August 2016 - May 2019

Technical Intern

Integrated Defense Systems, Raytheon Corporation

Applied integrated logists to influence radar systems earlier in their life cycle to assure effective operation, reliability, maintainability, and economical ownership by the customer. Analyzed the radar repair process and implemented process changes to save $800,000+ annually.

June 2015 - August 2016

Membership Services Representative

West Suburban YMCA

Created a positive and welcoming environment for members and guests. Promoted membership and program enrollment. Followed procedure for business transactions. Resolved member grievances as the first point of contact.

May 2014 - December 2018

Skills

Programming Languages
  • JavaScript
  • HTML/CSS
  • Python
  • MATLAB
  • R
  • SPSS
  • SQL
Software
  • Qualtrics
  • REDCap
  • PsychoPy
  • Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)