1023 12

th
St N
Baltimore, MD 21205
January 26, 2014

Kennedy Krieger Institute
Ms. Susan Andersen
716 North Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205

Dear Ms. Andersen:

I would like to express to you my interest in the ad Ior the position oI Clinical Psychology
Associate at your institute, Iound online at Indeed.com. With the knowledge and experience I
possess, along with my personality and compassion Ior people, I Ieel that I would be a beneIicial
addition to your team oI psychologists.
My work experience, ranging Irom child care provider and Church youth assistant, to
psychology research assistant in a proIessional setting, has given me the knowledge needed to
work with and understand individuals. Amid the testing oI research participants, including
children and older adults, I have gained not only specialized experience in psychological
interpretation, but an increased respect Ior others.
Possessing a minor in English with an emphasis on proIessional writing and communication, I
maintain the skills and abilities necessary to communicate and correspond with others in both a
proIessional and inIormal setting. With this opportunity, I am certain I would excel in the
assistance and support oI my patients and colleagues, while also striving to uphold the values oI
the Kennedy Krieger Institute in accordance with my co-workers.
I sincerely want to thank you Ior your time and consideration. I look Iorward to hearing Irom you
and possibly setting up an interview. At your convenience, you can reach me at
hannah.rittemangmail.com or (701)247-3292 any day beIore 11 AM.
RespectIully,



Hannah Ritteman

Enclosure: Resume
Hannah Ritteman
1023 12
th
Street North Baltimore, MD 21205 701.247.3292 Hannah.rittemangmail.com

Objective To obtain a Psychology Associate position and use my knowledge and skills to better
the lives oI individuals in need

Education Colorado State University (CSU) Fort Collins, CO
Counseling Psychology, Master`s Degree Expected May
2014
GPA 3.5/4.0

North Dakota State University (NDSU) Fargo, ND
Psychology, Bachelor oI Science; English, Minor May
2012
GPA 3.8/4.0, Deans List 6 semesters

Experience Research Coordinator Fort Collins, CO
Child Development Lab, Counseling Psychology, CSU Aug. 2012-Present
Employ advancing knowledge oI psychological evaluation tools and assessments
Participate in research contingency improvement meetings
Internalize a list oI duties while maintaining APA standards and ethics
Generate Ieedback Ior lab teammates through diagnostic reports

Research Assistant Fargo, ND
Cognitive and Aging Lab, Psychology, NDSU Aug. 2010-May 2012
Expanded technical communication skills working with proIessors oI psychology
Gained knowledge oI clinical psychology by administering and reporting basic
psychological assessments
Executed time-management skills working with both younger and older adults

Child Care Provider Fargo, ND
A Child`s World (YWCA) Sept. 2009-May
2012
Developed elevated communication skills expressing ideas and Ieedback to parents,
children, and co-workers
Developed a broad range oI child care skills caring Ior children Irom six weeks to
12 years (Extended experience with two- and three-year-olds)
Acquired multi-tasking abilities and team-work skills while caring Ior up to 14
children at once
Expanded reasoning/problem solving skills negotiating with obstinate children

Professional
Skills ProIicient in MicrosoIt OIIice package
First Aid and CPR certiIied