163 Atherton Hall State College, PA 16802 412-779-4058 akf5116@psu.

edu

ANDREA FRANK
EDUCATION
Pennsylvania State University State College, PA Psychology Major (PSYCH BS) Expected date of graduation: May 2017 Psychology BS Quantitative Studies Option; considering addition of Statistics minor Schreyer Honors College Paterno Fellows Program First semester/current GPA: 3.85 Deans List

EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant - CARES (Coping and Regulation of Environmental Stress) Lab; September 2013 present Train as a confederate for experiments Review literature for coding measurements to consider for experiments Review literature and analyze findings for research on first generation college students, ultimately to create an intervention for first generation college students

Community Outreach Intern Coraopolis United Methodist Church; Coraopolis, PA; June August 2013 Plan and instruct childrens church activities Work weekly at a local food pantry Contribute to church discussion on community outreach

Volunteer Dance Instructor Carol Leones Dance Company; Coraopolis, PA; August 2012 June 2013 Teach dance lessons to young children, ages 2 - 9

Youth/Young Adult Delegate Western Pennsylvania United Methodist Church Annual Conference; Western PA; June 2012, 2013 Voting during assembly on proposed legislation for the Western PA conference of the church Nominated through local church; nominated and planning to attend for 2014 conference

COMMUNICATION

Presentations within the CARES Lab include: Presenting on psychology research articles, including summary

and critical thinking questions Planning a presentation for the lab on first generation college students and possible interventions

ACTIVITIES

Current member of: Vole The Penn State Ballet Club Weekly ballet classes Performing in showcase each semester THON involvement, including canning and other fundraising efforts Weekly small and large group meetings Other various fellowship opportunities Pennsylvania State University Dance Marathon (THON), 53 hours

RUF Reformed University Fellowship Christian group

Service hours (as of 9/1/2013):

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