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Candice Brooke CoersCandice Brooke Coers

B.A. Psychology, 2011B.A. Psychology, 2011

Personal StatementPersonal Statement ““Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you

believe you were meant to be” (George Sheehan, n.d.). I am determined to be successful, achieve believe you were meant to be” (George Sheehan, n.d.). I am determined to be successful, achieve my goals, and have the will to do what it takes to accomplish the goals I have set forth for myself. my goals, and have the will to do what it takes to accomplish the goals I have set forth for myself. Currently, I am working full-time as well as working diligently to complete the last two courses to Currently, I am working full-time as well as working diligently to complete the last two courses to complete my B.A. in Psychology. complete my B.A. in Psychology.

Upon completion of these degrees, I plan to apply to Louisiana State University Department of Upon completion of these degrees, I plan to apply to Louisiana State University Department of Psychology which offers training in Clinical Psychology along with several other disciplines or Psychology which offers training in Clinical Psychology along with several other disciplines or specialty areas in Psychology; a long-term goal that I have set consists of acceptance into specialty areas in Psychology; a long-term goal that I have set consists of acceptance into Doctoral program for Clinical Psychology at LSU’s Department of Psychology program as well as Doctoral program for Clinical Psychology at LSU’s Department of Psychology program as well as successful completion of the program. Among several prerequisites required for completion of the successful completion of the program. Among several prerequisites required for completion of the doctoral program for Clinical Psychology at LSU, the department specifically states “graduate doctoral program for Clinical Psychology at LSU, the department specifically states “graduate students in this department are expected to develop a lifelong commitment to science and to the students in this department are expected to develop a lifelong commitment to science and to the highest social-ethical ideals of the profession of Psychology” (LSU Department, 2011). Making highest social-ethical ideals of the profession of Psychology” (LSU Department, 2011). Making and following through with commitments is something I have become accustomed to doing since and following through with commitments is something I have become accustomed to doing since making the choice to further my education. making the choice to further my education.

Strict, yet reasonable expectations are outlined for prospective LSU graduate students; Strict, yet reasonable expectations are outlined for prospective LSU graduate students; expectations include completion and proficiency of coursework in general or core areas of expectations include completion and proficiency of coursework in general or core areas of psychology. I am confident that my diverse or diversity in undergraduate studies have provided psychology. I am confident that my diverse or diversity in undergraduate studies have provided me with an excellent foundation for graduate study in clinical psychology. In addition to the diverse me with an excellent foundation for graduate study in clinical psychology. In addition to the diverse undergraduate studies completed throughout my degree programs, I possess a rich background undergraduate studies completed throughout my degree programs, I possess a rich background of infinite interpersonal skills in both verbal and nonverbal individuals which is of fundamental of infinite interpersonal skills in both verbal and nonverbal individuals which is of fundamental importance to the clinical psychologist. Although I have very little training in the clinical field of importance to the clinical psychologist. Although I have very little training in the clinical field of psychology and have not, yet, completed any internship, I plan to promote and advocate for psychology and have not, yet, completed any internship, I plan to promote and advocate for myself through a series of volunteer work programs after receiving my undergraduate degree in myself through a series of volunteer work programs after receiving my undergraduate degree in Psychology in effort to give back to the community as well as extend a network of contacts and Psychology in effort to give back to the community as well as extend a network of contacts and prospective references willing to vouch for me and my work. I am confident that personal prospective references willing to vouch for me and my work. I am confident that personal references and a network of contacts I have obtained through both work and school will speak references and a network of contacts I have obtained through both work and school will speak mostly of my dedication, devotion, willingness to learn, and above and beyond performances I mostly of my dedication, devotion, willingness to learn, and above and beyond performances I have made in an effort to exceed the expectations outlined for me to complete a job or project. have made in an effort to exceed the expectations outlined for me to complete a job or project.

ResumeResumeCandice Brooke CoersCandice Brooke Coers

(225)369-1907(225)[email protected][email protected]

OBJECTIVE:OBJECTIVE:To land a position in the human services field as well as to be an important asset within that field.To land a position in the human services field as well as to be an important asset within that field.

EMPLOYMENT:EMPLOYMENT:

06/10 to Present06/10 to Present Check LendersCheck Lenders BatonRouge, LABatonRouge, LALoan Officer/Assistant ManagerLoan Officer/Assistant Manager

Job duties include but are not limited to collections; data-entry; answering phones; making deposits; filing; and supervising a small office Job duties include but are not limited to collections; data-entry; answering phones; making deposits; filing; and supervising a small office with a high-loan volume.with a high-loan volume.

09/08 to 01/1009/08 to 01/10 K.P AlaskaK.P Alaska Baton Rouge, LABaton Rouge, LAAssistant ManagerAssistant Manager

Job duties include advertising; filing; monthly reports (i.e. vacancy, delinquency); 10 key; knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; taking Job duties include advertising; filing; monthly reports (i.e. vacancy, delinquency); 10 key; knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; taking and reviewing applications; and assistance with completing leases.and reviewing applications; and assistance with completing leases.

01/08 to 07/0801/08 to 07/08 Susquehanna Bank Susquehanna Bank Kulpmont, PAKulpmont, PATellerTeller

Job duties include effectively meeting daily requirements to balance on a day-to-day basis; cross-selling products; and processing Job duties include effectively meeting daily requirements to balance on a day-to-day basis; cross-selling products; and processing transactions and requests.transactions and requests.

10/06 to 01/0810/06 to 01/08 Community Services GroupCommunity Services Group Pottsville, PAPottsville, PAAlternate Advisor/Direct CareAlternate Advisor/Direct Care

Jobs duties specially designed and suited to meet each client’s individual needs; direct care with clients diagnosed with various disabilities; Jobs duties specially designed and suited to meet each client’s individual needs; direct care with clients diagnosed with various disabilities; other job duties include specialized training in mental retardation, completion of medication practicum; Certification in CPR and first aid; other job duties include specialized training in mental retardation, completion of medication practicum; Certification in CPR and first aid; formulating and revising goal plans for individuals; assisting clientele with personal needs; and accompanying clientele to doctor’s formulating and revising goal plans for individuals; assisting clientele with personal needs; and accompanying clientele to doctor’s appointments and recreational activities.appointments and recreational activities.

10/04 to 07/0610/04 to 07/06 Neighbors Federal Credit UnionNeighbors Federal Credit Union Baton Rouge, LABaton Rouge, LAAccount Specialist IIAccount Specialist II

Effectively meeting daily requirements to balance on a day-to-day basis; familiar with monetary instruments logs.Effectively meeting daily requirements to balance on a day-to-day basis; familiar with monetary instruments logs.09/02 to 10/0409/02 to 10/04 Paycheck LoansPaycheck Loans Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LALA

Loan Officer/Assistant ManagerLoan Officer/Assistant ManagerData entry; answering multi-line phones; reviewed and approved loan applications; payroll; familiar with collection calls and procedures; Data entry; answering multi-line phones; reviewed and approved loan applications; payroll; familiar with collection calls and procedures; supervised; data entry; effectively solved problems. supervised; data entry; effectively solved problems.

EDUCATION:EDUCATION:Graduation Graduation date atdate at Argosy University Argosy University isis March 2011 March 2011 with with Bachelor of Arts in PsychologyBachelor of Arts in PsychologyGraduatedGraduated from from Axia College of UOP Axia College of UOP inin April April ofof 2008 2008 with with Associate of Arts in Criminal JusticeAssociate of Arts in Criminal Justice

ReflectionReflectionWhen reflecting on my academic tenure, I have had When reflecting on my academic tenure, I have had several influential academic counselors as well as several influential academic counselors as well as professors how have helped me significantly along the professors how have helped me significantly along the way. I have learned many aspects or subfields in way. I have learned many aspects or subfields in psychology ranging from Biopsychology, Forensic psychology ranging from Biopsychology, Forensic Psychology, and Psychological Statistics to name a few Psychology, and Psychological Statistics to name a few of the many courses I have successfully completed. of the many courses I have successfully completed.

Upon completion of Student Self-Appraisal of Learning Upon completion of Student Self-Appraisal of Learning or SSAL, I have had moderate exposure when or SSAL, I have had moderate exposure when understanding research methods as well as oral understanding research methods as well as oral communication skills; however, I have significant communication skills; however, I have significant exposure in critical thinking abilities, information exposure in critical thinking abilities, information literacy, written communication skills, ethics, diversity, literacy, written communication skills, ethics, diversity, knowledge of psychology as well as applied knowledge of psychology as well as applied psychology, and active listening communication skills. psychology, and active listening communication skills.

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

Cognitive Abilities: Critical Thinking and Cognitive Abilities: Critical Thinking and Information LiteracyInformation Literacy

Research SkillsResearch Skills Communication Skills: Oral and WrittenCommunication Skills: Oral and Written Ethics and Diversity AwarenessEthics and Diversity Awareness Foundations of PsychologyFoundations of Psychology Applied PsychologyApplied Psychology Interpersonal EffectivenessInterpersonal Effectiveness

Cognitive Abilities: Critical Cognitive Abilities: Critical Thinking and Information Thinking and Information

LiteracyLiteracyPapers submitted in this area are titled:Papers submitted in this area are titled:

Integrative Approach to TherapyIntegrative Approach to Therapy Paper refers to an integrative approach to therapy as an Paper refers to an integrative approach to therapy as an

effective approach to therapy based on a case studyeffective approach to therapy based on a case study

Effect SizeEffect Size Refers to explain effect size and its importance in Refers to explain effect size and its importance in

psychological research and statisticspsychological research and statistics

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Research SkillsResearch Skills

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Topic Proposal for Literature Review PaperTopic Proposal for Literature Review Paper This paper is an example of a topic proposal on the This paper is an example of a topic proposal on the

differences of complicated grief as opposed to uncomplicated differences of complicated grief as opposed to uncomplicated griefgrief

The Relationship Between Parenting Styles and the The Relationship Between Parenting Styles and the Development of Eating DisordersDevelopment of Eating Disorders This research paper explores whether a certain parenting style This research paper explores whether a certain parenting style

contributes to the development of an eating disordercontributes to the development of an eating disorder

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Communication Skills: Communication Skills: Oral and WrittenOral and Written

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Empathy BuildingEmpathy Building This paper is an example of the importance of This paper is an example of the importance of

empathy building and how to build empathyempathy building and how to build empathy

How Does One Become a Change Agent?How Does One Become a Change Agent? This paper is an example of I/O psychology and how This paper is an example of I/O psychology and how

to become a change agent in an organizationto become a change agent in an organization

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Ethics and Diversity Ethics and Diversity AwarenessAwareness

Paper submitted in this area is titled:Paper submitted in this area is titled:

Sally’s Case StudySally’s Case Study The beginning of the paper explains Sally and her The beginning of the paper explains Sally and her

problem; an ethical approach to Sally’s case is problem; an ethical approach to Sally’s case is explained as the paper prevailsexplained as the paper prevails

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Foundations of Foundations of PsychologyPsychology

Papers submitted in this area are titled:Papers submitted in this area are titled:

PSY 300 Developmental Psychology Final on Death PSY 300 Developmental Psychology Final on Death and Dyingand Dying This paper obtains information on physical changes that take This paper obtains information on physical changes that take

place when aging and the importance of acceptance on death place when aging and the importance of acceptance on death and when dyingand when dying

Industrial and Organizational Psychology Final ProjectIndustrial and Organizational Psychology Final Project This paper deals with power and leadership in an This paper deals with power and leadership in an

organizational setting.organizational setting.

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Applied PsychologyApplied Psychology

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Proposed MethodProposed Method This paper is an example of how to propose a method when This paper is an example of how to propose a method when

conducting a research paper conducting a research paper

Developing Treatment Resource NetworksDeveloping Treatment Resource Networks This is an example of developing treatment resource networks for This is an example of developing treatment resource networks for

people struggling with addictionpeople struggling with addiction

Analysis Problem—Analyzing with ANOVAAnalysis Problem—Analyzing with ANOVA This a statistical paper that illustrates how to analyze with ANOVAThis a statistical paper that illustrates how to analyze with ANOVA

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Interpersonal Interpersonal EffectivenessEffectiveness

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Rational RecoveryRational Recovery This paper displays an approach to a recovery program concerning This paper displays an approach to a recovery program concerning

addictionaddiction

Research Techniques—InterviewResearch Techniques—Interview This paper was an interview done in effort to conduct researchThis paper was an interview done in effort to conduct research

Interview on Death PenaltyInterview on Death Penalty This paper is an example of an interview done with a colleague on This paper is an example of an interview done with a colleague on

views about the death penaltyviews about the death penalty

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My Future in LearningMy Future in Learning

Learning is, indeed, Learning is, indeed, a lifelong process. a lifelong process.

As a lifelong learner, As a lifelong learner, I intend to further my I intend to further my education through education through graduate studies, graduate studies, conventions, and conventions, and conferencesconferences

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