Professional Argosy University Undergraduate Applications via Smartdraw Decision Tree (Disability Model) and Statistics/ Human Resource Salaries Research Project (Table)

1. 1 Undergraduate Studies ePortfolio Susan Gendron BA Psychology, 2011

3. Astute critical thinking, writing and “statistical analysis.”

5. Strong communication and interviewing strategies (I.e. Academic Advising, Human resources, Interviewing) 2

8. RESUME SUSAN GENDRON 2472 B Street, Apt F 619.581.1334 SAN DIEGO CA 92102 Email:sgendron0829@yahoo.com EMPLOYMENT PROFILE OBJECTIVE: Academic Advising, Counseling, Administrative, Psychological and Legal Research. SKILLS: -Astute with critical thinking, writing and psychological statistical analysis. -Highly proficient with assessment, psychological counseling, consulting, legal research, business, health, retail, tourism, communications, and public relations. -Average three years Executive/Administrative/legal secretary. -Supervision and management experience (CA/Hawaii) -High organizational and proficient legal and business communication -Strong team member and works well independently. -Former SBA owner / California - -Typing speed: 70 wpm/ No errors 4

9. RESUME 2 -MsWord/Office (2010) -SPSS -Relational Database -Excel XP -Unix Management Systems -Outlook -Lexus-Nexis -PowerPoint -Access -Cost Accounting/Engineering -Publisher -Scanning -Xerox 470 ST (Commercial) -QuickBooks -MIS 3.1(Sales Comparisons) EDUCATIONAL PROFILE Argosy University, Honolulu, HI Major: PsychologyCurrent GPA: [3.45] 2008-2011 Kaplan University, Davenport, Iowa Paralegal Studies/Legal Research/Ethics/Contract Law 2007 ChaminadeUniversity, Honolulu, HI Associate in Science Degree: Criminal Justice 2006 *Educational: Argosy Academia Course Audit Current Available with Dean Zachary Oliver Endorsement C/o Argosy University, Honolulu, HI 5

11. Reflection Susan Gendron, 2472 B Street, Apt. F., San Diego, CA 92102 Since the onset of my pursuit of a Major in Psychology with Argosy University Baccalaureate in Arts curriculum, online in Honolulu, Hawai’i, I have gained an abundance of professional knowledge in ethical principles and standards of psychological practice in compliance with both the American Psychological and Counseling Associations. Astute critical writing, psychological analysis, and strong communication skills are amongmy strengths. Proficiencywith applied psychology and its theoretical concepts in cognitive, counseling , disability, maladaptive, and forensic venues of the psychological spectrum will certainly benefit future employers, employees, and clientele inclusively. In terms of my weaknesses, development of research questions and design will require further enhancement following my acceptance into the Master’s of Art in Counseling Psychology Curriculum, Fall 2011 situated at my locally San Diego based campus. It is my hope to obtain California Licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy within the next two years while addressing evening courses. 7

13. Communication Skills: Oral and Written

14. Ethics and Diversity Awareness

15. Foundations of Psychology

16. Applied Psychology

17. Interpersonal Effectiveness8

18. CccsdfsdfjslfkjsldfksdfsdfsdfsdfsdfsdfsdfsdfsdfsdfsdfswwwwwjssdfsdfsCC Cognitive abilities: Critical thinking and Information literacy 9

19. Cognitive abilities My critical thinking and writing skills have greatly improved during the past four years of my under-graduate studies at Argosy University. For instance, Forensic Psychology course presented me with in-depth concentration and application of critical thinking correlated to federal and state rules of law linked to criminal and juvenile justice defense and diversion programs and procedures. Whereas, counseling theories course stressed on analysis, assessment and application of theoretical concepts through written psychological context associated with DSM/IV TR Diagnoses of all age populations. Psychological statistics course studies emphasized the importance of reliability, validity and methodology via SPSS computerized analysis for purpose of projecting new developments in psychological research developments nationwide. 10

20. Research Skills Research Designs and Data Analysis Modalities 11

21. Research skills Psychological research methods has broadened my scope of understanding in relation to various concepts such as dependent and independent variables and their role in between and in-group research designs. Priorities lie in developing a simplified research question while offering comparison of psychological theories (I.e. cognitive versus client- centered) over wide distribution of samples nationwide. This is of utmost priority to improve psychological applications of hypothesis, analysis of the effect size of variables while compiling statistical analysis of the researchers’ findings with graphics, (f and p) tests to arrive at conclusive data analysis. Briefly stated, the results of research studies - double blinded) control and experimental groups of participants set the precedent for future improvements in counseling strategies with clients. 12

22. Communications Skills Communications Oral and Written 13

23. Communication skills: Oral and Written Effective communication skills comprise of both oral and written styles that are essential to the vitality of business endeavors, retention of all levels of staff and to the progressive growth and development of businesses on the local, national, and global levels. Interviewing skills and interpersonal effectiveness courses will be of beneficence to me should I be considered for a position in academic advising, counseling, human resource industry or public relations and administration, these techniques will enhance all employer/employee relations in all settings with future clientele. 14

24. Ethics and Diversity Awareness 15

25. Ethics and diversity awareness Moral sensitivity plays a major role in respecting the cultural attributes, rituals and beliefs of others. Ethical standards and principles such as issuance of “Informed Consent” to clients and remaining in compliance professionally within “Boundaries of Competence” will certainly assure loyalty, trust and retention of confidentiality between the professional (counselor of record) and the prospective client. Constant awareness of each others cultures, origins, and value systems will solidify and renew clients’ and professionals’ perspective while striving for productive lifestyle options. 16

26. Foundations of Psychology In relation to the foundations of psychology, client-centered therapy allows clients to vent via client “flooding” of emotions to counselor. Avoidance of triangulation in most effective when counseling spouses where spousal abuse issues present conflicting relationship issues. Social order and culture was addressed through (Kohlberg, Level III) development of theory of acculturation and social order correlated to the professional’s role when confronting cultural ethnic issues with couples when faced with adjusting to American lifestyles (acculturation) during their first year of relocation from their country of origin. Whereas, “classical conditioning” theory was first discovered by (Skinner) to further address behavior modification techniques of conditioning the client in an effort to best correct the unwanted or irrational behavior. In terms of its applications with child psychiatry, Piaget was known as the founder of psychology concerning child issues. 17

27. Applications in Psychology Applied Psychology 18

28. Applied Psychology The following are applications of psychological concepts correlated to disability psychology via instructional decision tree modality from (Smartdraw, San Diego, CA) for orientation of new counselors’ structural decision-making for compromised physical disability client assessment and follow-up counseling strategies. My second application highlights integrative statistical data analysis testing and procedures in relation to gender issues concerning female versus male human resources director salary differences. (PowerPoint Table). This application focuses on (f) And (p) data analysis testing; not to mention degrees of freedom and variances in gender salaries of human resource directors. Its purpose is suggestive of future endeavors to raise the bar for female human resource director salaries to create monetary fairness within this industry between both genders. 19

29. Psychological Statistics Independent Variables: Female v. Male Human Resource Director Salaries Susan Gendron Psy 210/Psychological Statistics Topic: Independent Variables: Female v Male HR Director Salaries Research Question: What percentage of variance are female versus male human resource director salaries? Testable Hypothesis: Researcher seeks to determine to what extent female versus male human resource director salaries differ. Comparisons will be determined on ten female samples versus ten male samples with a total number of 20 samples. Confidence Level regarding [t] test= less than or equal to [0.05] Degrees of Freedom Cite and Ref: Formula: (df= N 1+N2-2) (Argosy, 2010, p. 2). 20

30. Human Resource Salaries: Female v. Male 21

31. Critical Thinking 22 Applications are compiled below to highlight effectiveness of critical thinking by utilizing graphic (Smartdraw) mediums such as the Decision tree for furtherance of instruction with new hire counselors and disability clients. Compiled raw data is presented in research experiment via graphic table design to create an optimal psychological research design perspective offered to viewers. This table style medium enables ease of comprehension of complex statistical data compilations In research studies for purpose of future improvement and gainful insight between employer/employee gender relations within the human resource industry. It’s purpose is of enlightenment and raising the bar for female human resource director salaries.

32. Table defines (t) Test:Comparison of (2) Independent Samples This table best defines the (t) test value based on a comparison between two “independent samples groups (Females versus male human resource directors’…..between two samples (independent variables female and male salaries.” (Argosy, 2010, p.1). This is considered a small sampling because it only offers a comparison study between ten local female and ten male human resource directors and not local sampling versus a national population of human resource directors. Therefore utilization of a (t) Test is validated here (small sampling research study) relative to the (t) value equates 1.761. 23

33. Z / ScoreTotal Female HR Director Salaries Z score is based on raw data (Total Female Salaries divided by the total number of female human resource directors. The Z score for comparing one sample (Female HR Managers Salaries versus Male HR Managers’ Salaries) is as follows: (Argosy, 2010, p.1) Z score = X1(bar) or M1 – X2(bar) or M2 √ơ² (1/N + 1/N) In this scenario, this Z score would be represented as follows: Z = (61.8) – (63.7) (-3.3) x (-3.3)= 10.9 (1/20 + 1/20) Z = (-1.9) (10.9) (1/10) Z = (-1.9) = -1.74 1.09 24

34. Applied Psychology / Z ScoreHR Director Salaries: Conclusion In conclusion, since the Z Score equates a value of (-1.09) and the (t) value equates a positive value of 1.761 as researcher of this study, no statistical significance is present. This is based on the concept of a small sampling normally assumes “the comparison distribution to be on a Normal Curve.” (Aron, 2008, Ch4, p.7). This being the case, the cutoff sample score for a one-tailed test is established at the (.05) confidence level. Therefore, the null hypothesis would be rejected (Aron, 2008, Ch.4, p.7) because the above table results in a Z Score of -1.09 which is less than 5% (.05) confidence level. 25

35. Z Score Conclusion: (df) degrees/freedom This represents a minimal difference between female versus male counterparts in the human resource director business realm of this experiment. This figure (-1.9) informs us that there is room for improvement within the corporate ladder whereby women (female human resource directors counterparts income level should be raised in accordance with the rate of inflation affecting their increased economic obligations. For instance, during this suppressed economy (Since January 2010) national economic demise, single female parents are experiencing increased economic suffrage moreso than their male counterparts as human resource directors, according to this study). The degree of freedom signifies an approximate lower difference of negative five percent compared to their male counterpart (human resource directors). Table A-4 – Cutoff scores/Significance Level / df). 26

36. Applied Psychology: StatisticsHR Director/ Variance Results Whereas, the variance shows 13 point difference between the sum of female subjects ($622,000) salaries versus male subjects ($637,000) salaries. Thus the result of this (t) test reveals a statistically significant difference in the lower salaries of females versus males and is cause for revision with fairness between both gender populations. 27

37. References References (http://www.myeclassonline.com), (Argosy, 2010); “When to use the Z Test over the (t) Test in Research: Sample vs. Sample.. p.1; Introduction to Different Testing: Differences Between Two Independent Sample Means: Coke vs. Pepsi (Example/Table), p.1; “Degrees of Freedom Formula”, p.2. (http://www.online.vitalsource.com/books/0558403867),(Bookshelf online), (Aron, A., Aron, E., and Coups, E., 2008); Statistics in Psychology, 5th Ed., Ch 7. Prentice Hall, Upper SaddleRiver, N.J. 28

38. Applied Psychology: New Orientation Counselors/ Re: Disability Client Concepts 29

39. My Future in Learning Learning is a lifelong process. How do you envision your future as a lifelong learner? My lifelong learning journey comprises of counseling families and youth within my local community or teaching psychology to young adultsat the community college level. In doing so, I truly believe I will set the precedent by providing an enriching communicative interchange and direction in the lives of my local community with hope by which to re-gain their inner sense of emotional stability, diversity, cultural, spiritual, and personal balance. This will grant prospective clients beneficence through emotional freedomwithin themselves while solidifying future interpersonal relationships. 30

40. Contact Me Thank you for viewing my ePortfolio. For further information, please contact me at the e-mail address below. sgendron0829@yahoo.com 31