Danielle M.

Savastano
Resume
November 2015
504 Snowberry Lane
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(609) 402-8497
savastdm@dukes.jmu.edu

311 Gravel Bend Road

Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234
(609) 402-8497
savastdm@dukes.jmu.edu

EDUCATION
2012- Present
Degree: (anticipated) Bachelor of Sciences 2016
Location: James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Major: Psychology
Minor: Human Resources Development
Cumulative GPA: 3.4
Major GPA: 3.5
Minor GPA: 4.0
June July 2014
Location: Vienna, Austria
Course of Study: Summer Session Abroad Cross-cultural
Psychological Studies
PUBLICATIONS
Evans, W., Legaspi, M., Savastano, D., Cotton, J., Ingersoll, E., & Vega, A. (2015/ In Process). Altruism,
Motivation to Serve and Purpose in Life. Submitted to the International Journal of Servant Leadership.
EXPERIENCE
Spring 2015- Present
Position: Research Assistant
Professor: Dr. William Evans, Ph.d
Location: James Madison University
Skills Obtained: proficient in collecting and analyzing data through software program SPSS, writing skills in APA
formatting
Fall 2015- Present
Position: Research Assistant
Professor: Dr. Vivien Chan, Ph.d
Location: James Madison University
Skills Obtained: specialized in running lab studies on the concept of false memory, writing skills, proficient in
analyzing data through excel
Fall 2014- Present
Position: Teaching Assistant in Job Prep Psychology 200
Professor: Dr. William Evans, Ph.d
Location: James Madison University
Skills Obtained: specialized assistant in a classroom setting, occasionally delivering mini presentations, holding
office hours, and professional weekly meetings on improving the class and upcoming presentations
Fall 2015
Position: Teaching Assistant in Cognitive Psychology 380
Professor: Dr. Vivien Chan, Ph.d
Location: James Madison University
Skills Obtained: specialized assistant, grading essays and discussions, and professional
weekly meetings to discuss upcoming assignments and ways of improvement
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WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2015- Present
Organization: National Cheerleaders Association (NCA)
Position: Staff picked amongst all college athletes with strict selection process to travel the
United States to instruct skills camps
VARSITY ATHLETICS
Fall 2012- Present
Sport: JMU Varsity Cheerleading
Position: Captain (2014-present)
Description: recruited amongst a vigorous tryout process, handling time management, cheering football and
basketball games, attending NCA collegiate nationals during the spring semester
*References available upon request