Noelle Geisler

3039 Tiffany Court

Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 550-6911 • nogeisle@iu.edu

EDUCATION

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN Projected May 2025

Master of Science in Education, Counseling; GPA: 3.96

Miami University, Oxford, OH

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Cum Laude; GPA: 3.77 May 2022
Minored in Gerontology

Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, Developmental Psychology, Abnormal

Psychology, Writing and Research Methods, Child Psychopathology and Developmental Disabilities,
Psychopathology, Counseling Theories, Professional Orientation and Ethics, Addictions and Substance Use
Seminar, Lifespan Development, Mental Health Counseling, Multicultural Counseling, Group Counseling

AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS

Undergraduate Research Award, 2021

President’s List, December 2022
Dean’s List, December 2020, May 2021, May 2022

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Miami University, Thoughts, Language, Culture Lab

Undergraduate Research Assistant, August 2021 – May 2022
Advisor: Vrinda Kalia, Ph.D.
Selected to present “Perfectionism Is Associated with Enhanced Systems of Orthorexia Nervosa in
Community Adults” at 2022 Association for Psychological Science (APS) Annual Convention in
Chicago. Received Undergraduate Research Grant to study mediating effects of orthorexia nervosa on
cognitive flexibility and emotion regulation. Prepared preliminary data for grant proposal presented to
Miami's Undergraduate Research Committee. Collaborated with 2 graduate students, faculty advisor, and 5+
undergraduate research assistants on future research projects and relevant publications.

PRESENTATIONS

Association for Psychological Science (APS) Annual Convention, Chicago, IL, May 2022. Niki Hayatbini,
M.A, Noelle Geisler, B.A., & Vrinda Kalia, Ph.D. “Perfectionism Is Associated with Enhanced Systems of
Orthorexia Nervosa in Community Adults” (Poster).

The Stephen Hinkle Memorial Poster Session, Miami University, Oxford, OH, April 2022. Niki Hayatbini,
M.A, Noelle Geisler, B.A., & Vrinda Kalia, Ph.D. “Perfectionism Is Associated with Enhanced Systems of
Orthorexia Nervosa in Community Adults” (Poster).

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INTERNSHIPS

Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources

Intern, May 2022 – August 2022
Advisor: Rachel Elder
Assisted in therapeutic horseback riding lessons and equine-assisted learning classes in order to support
students in achieving their social, physical, emotional, or cognitive goals. Assisted in community outreach
travel programs for those who are unable to receive services at the facility location. Assisted with student
and volunteer paperwork and database entry.

Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University

Intern, January 2022 – May 2022
Advisor: Dr. Jane Straker
Collected data for state of Ohio’s Family Satisfaction Survey, which assesses feedback from family members
and friends of long-term care residents. Analyzed impact of COVID-19 on family satisfaction and prepared
inventory for future surveys. Organized helpline for facilities and family members including contact
information and maintaining points of contact with key stakeholders.

WORK EXPERIENCE

The Center for Mind-Body Medicine

Research Assistant, September 2023 – Present
Works alongside research team for a study on effectiveness of mind-body techniques on social and emotional
development of incarcerated individuals. Aim to explore impact on coping skills, meaning of life, depression
and anxiety, resilience, aggression, self-esteem, etc. Conducts consent interviews, data collection, and focus
interviews.

The Children’s TherAplay Foundation

Horse Handler, October 2022 – April 2023
Assists with therapy team by preparing and handling of horses during therapy sessions for children with
special needs. Ensures safety of therapist, patient and horse during therapy sessions through the handling
of the horses. Communicates with the therapist in order to provide the physical, emotional or behavioral
needs of the patient by using the movement of the horse as a therapeutic tool.

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center

Registered Behavior Technician, August 2022 – November 2022
Works with children with autism to help them learn, communicate, and play. Supervised by a Board-
Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in order to implement the patient’s treatment plan. Reviews
behavior plans and instructional materials developed by BCBA’s in order to provide therapy. Monitors
behavioral progress and completes daily notes about the patient’s intervention plan.

Woodland Country Club

Pool Grill Supervisor, May 2021– August 2021
Record meeting notes and correspond with collaboration organizations. Develop and execute biology
projects locally as citizen scientists. Organize events to unite local students interested in biology and
present student projects in synthetic biology. Design and teach biology workshops to students.

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SERVICE

Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources

Volunteer, August 2022 – Present
Assists with therapeutic horse-riding lessons as a horse handler in order to help students achieve their
social, physical, emotional, or cognitive goals. Aids students in their horse-oriented tasks as instructed by
a certified therapeutic riding instructor.

MEMBERSHIP

Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology, 2020–Present

CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Behavior Technician, 2022

Paraprofessional certification in behavior analysis

CITI Program, 2020

Humans as Subjects IRB Basic Course

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