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Undergraduate Studies ePortfolio

Andrea PresnallBachelors Psychology, 2012

Personal Statement

My interest in psychology began when I was very young before I knew

what sparked my curiosity. In childhood, I was known by my friends as a great

listener and was often seen as the one who would find ways to cheer up their

day. As I got older, I found the dysfunctional mind fascinating and pondered how

to fix what many people would consider broken. What I realized was that the

dysfunctional mind or what other people would call the addict, major depressive

or the schizophrenic is not broken but is often just lacking direction.

My experience working with addicts is through twelve step work. I have

been practicing the twelve steps for five and a half years and will have six years

sober this May. Also, I have been sponsoring others for over three years.

Academically, I will complete my Bachelors at Argosy University having a

Substance Abuse focus with a 3.9 GPA, in the spring of 2012.

My future plans for education are to complete my masters in clinical

psychology and move closer toward obtaining my doctorate. My overall goal for

my career is to start my own practice specializing in addiction and trauma.

Resume

Education:

Argosy University

Bachelors Degree Program: Graduation Date 5/2012: Denver, CO : GPA Currently: 3.93

Arapahoe Community College

Associates of Arts: Attended: 8/2006- 12/2010: Transferred to Argosy University: GPA: 2.97

High School Diploma,

5/2005: Chaffee County High School: Buena Vista, CO: Graduated as a Junior: GPA: 2.18

Work Experience:

Colorado Elder Care Solutions: Littleton, CO: Companion: 7/2011-Current

Applebees: Centennial, CO: Host/Server: 8/2006-12/2008

Ark Valley Humane Society: Buena Vista, CO: Kennel Assistant:8/2003 – 7/2005

Kreative Designs: Buena Vista, CO: Custodial Services: 7/2003 – 7/2005

Reflection

At Argosy I have built a foundation in

psychology. I have become proficient at

analyzing case studies and applying

counseling theories. I have also found

that I do have weaknesses in cognition

of specific dates and names of some of

psychologies prominent figures.

Table of Contents

Cognitive Abilities: Critical Thinking and

Information Literacy

Research Skills

Communication Skills: Oral and Written

Ethics and Diversity Awareness

Foundations of Psychology

Applied Psychology

Interpersonal Effectiveness

**Include work samples and projects with a Title Page and

organized accordingly to demonstrate each of the Program

Outcomes above

Critical Thinking

In my experience at Argosy I have

been able to find solutions to case

studies that were presented in classes. I

have also been able to analyze different

case studies to find solutions related to

substance abuse problems.

My Future in Learning

My future plans include attending a

Master’s program in clinical psychology.

After that program, I would like to get

my doctorate in clinical psychology.

There are also other certifications that I

would like to look into like addictions

and trauma specialists.

Contact Me

Thank you for viewing my

ePortfolio.

For further information, please

contact me at the e-mail address

below.

andigilley@yahoo.com