Dr. Julia Whitcavitch-DeVoy
Boston College LSOE, Campion Hall 201B
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3813
E-mail Whitcavi@bc.edu
(617) 552-1513
EDUCATION
Boston College: Ph.D., Applied Developmental & Educational Psychology
Chestnut Hill, MA
* Developmental-contextual focus on childhood & adolescence
5/22/06
* Dissertation: A qualitative investigation of career mobility among individuals with working-class developmental backgrounds.
* Principal Advisor & Chair: David L. Blustein, Ph.D.
* Co-advisor: Jacqueline Lerner, Ph.D.
Harvard University: MTS, with educational certification and dual concentrations in:
* Religion and Culture
* Human Development & Psychology
Cambridge, MA
6/9/94
St. Lawrence University: BA, Cum Laude with a double major in:
* Religious Studies
* Government/Political Science
Canton, NY
5/12/90
American University National Government Semester Program, Fall 1989
University of Rochester History of the European Reformation Program, Summer 1989
Austro-American Institute International Semester on European Governments, Fall 1988
Israel, Research Term Conflict & Resolution: Roots of Judaism, Christianity & Islam, Winter Term, 1988
Washington, DC
Rochester, NY
Vienna, Austria
Israel
TEACHING, FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES, AND EDUCATION RELATED EXPERIENCE
Boston College, Graduate and Undergraduate Instructor
*Taught weekly course for 45 undergraduate students, PY 242 Personality Theories
*Taught weekly course for 45 undergraduate students, PY 041 Adolescent Psychology
*Taught weekly and summer course for 45 graduate students, PY 447 Applied Adolescent Development
*Taught weekly course for 45 undergraduate students, PY 032 Psychology of Human Learning
*Taught weekly course for 45 undergraduate students, PY 248 Gender Role Development
*Taught weekly course for 45 undergraduate students, PY 030 Child Growth and Development
*Taught weekly course for 20 undergraduate students, ED 115 Models in Early Childhood Development
*Taught weekly course for 20 undergraduate students PY 031 Honors Seminar: Family, Schools & Society
*Taught weekly course for 45 undergraduate students, PY 031 Family, Schools & Society
*Taught weekly course for 45 undergraduate students, PY 244 Adult Psychology & Aging
*Taught weekly course for 45 undergraduate students, PY 245 Human Development Seminar
*Taught summer course for 45 graduate students, PY 448 Applied Child Development
*Taught summer course for 20 graduate students, PY 314 Human Contexts & the Psychology of Self Control
*Assisted and monitored students conducting project-based community explorations and research projects
*Provided mentoring, advising and guidance to students for courses, educational and developmental issues.
Chestnut Hill, MA
Fall 2000-present
Supervision of Doctoral Instructors for PY030-031 two semester sequence, Co-Supervisor
Chestnut Hill, MA
*Scheduled and conducting monthly meetings with doctoral students teaching the PY 030-031 sequence
2012-2014
*Observed doctoral students teaching the course and provided feedback
*Mentored and assisted in guiding doctoral level instructors on curriculum, exams, assessment feedback and student issues in the courses
Supervision of Masters Degree Students for Critical Literature Review Comprehensives, Faculty Supervisor
*Scheduled and conducting weekly and bi-weekly meetings with four masters students preparing proposals
*Review and provide feedback on Critical Literature Review writing for four masters candidates
Chestnut Hill, MA
2012-2013
Supervision and Advising of Undergraduates, Independent Studies & Honors Thesis, Faculty Supervisor
Chestnut Hill, MA
*Scheduled and conducted regular meetings with undergraduate advisees on course selection and study programs
2012-2013
*Scheduled and conducted weekly meetings with two undergraduate students involved in independent studies
*Scheduled and conducted weekly meetings with one undergraduate student preparing an honors thesis
*Review and provide feedback on proposals and writings of all three independent study and honor thesis projects
*Regularly meet and provide guidance and write recommendations for undergraduates planning to attend graduate school
Masters Student Admission Committee for Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology
*Review applications and provide evaluations and recommendations with ADEP Masters Admission Team
Chestnut Hill, MA
Spring 2013
Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology Department Self-assessment, Committee Member
Chestnut Hill, MA
*Applied Psychology and Human Development Sub-Committee, Co-Coordinator
2012-2013
*Assisting to develop plan to monitor learning of students and consider curriculum changes that would improve learning
*Assessing informational and conceptual goals as well as research objectives by collecting data across our courses
*Assessing the application of foundational theories to "real-world" problems through a review of final projects
McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program at Boston College, Faculty Mentor
Boston, MA
*Conducted meetings, assisted with research planning, writing and presentations with McNair Fellows
2007, 2009
*Assisted in helping to prepare students from low-income and first-generation backgrounds and traditionally underrepresented populations for
research and graduate school opportunities.
McNair Exploratory Program at Boston College, Faculty Mentor
*Working with first-year students in conversations about professional career, graduate education, and research
*Meet and provide guidance and write recommendations for MEP students hoping to attend graduate school
Boston, MA
2010-2013
Community Research Program at Boston College, Faculty Partner
Boston, MA
*Served as consultant advisor to the student for her research plan and for her community project
2009
*Worked with a student in the two-semester program that offered leadership, research, and public policy training in working with Asian American
Immigrant communities in Massachusetts
Faculty Fellow Program at Boston College, Outstanding Service Award, 2003
*Honored for promoting student personal development outside of the classroom
*Ongoing participation and invited repeated speaker for Office of Residential Life “Table Talks”
Boston, MA
2003
2004-2012
Wheelock College, Adjunct Undergraduate Instructor
Boston, MA
*Taught weekly course for 30 undergraduate students, HDP 122 Human Growth & Development
2006-2009
*Designed and taught new weekly course for 30 undergraduate students, HDP 260 Families & Learning Environments
*Supervised students in training and development within their fieldwork placement sites
Emmanuel College, Adjunct Graduate and Undergraduate Instructor
*Designed and taught weekly module for 10 graduate students, EDUC 5401 Child & Adolescent Development
*Taught weekly course for 30 undergraduate students, SOC 2115 Family & Gender Role Development
*Supplied mentoring and guidance to students for courses, education, and developmental issues.
Boston, MA
2005-2006
Boston College Graduate School of Education, Supervisor- Teacher Practicum Training Office
*Supervised SOE student teachers in elementary and secondary teacher training and development on site
*Provided weekly journal, bi-semester feedback and state certification evaluation reports
*Supplied mentoring and guidance for students, student teacher and curriculum development issues
Chestnut Hill, MA
1998-2000
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Ninth grade Social Studies and English teacher
*Researched and developed curriculum for academic, project-based Social Studies course
*Provided guidance, tutoring, academic and career counseling for high school students
Cambridge, MA
1993-1995
St. Lawrence County Public School System, Permanent substitute teacher
*Countywide substitute teacher in Social Studies, American History & Art, grades 5-12
Canton, NY
1990-1991
Literacy Volunteers of America, Certified Adult Literacy Teacher & Curriculum Consultant
*Adult education teacher and curriculum development consultant
*English teacher grades 1-6 in Reading & Writing
Canton, NY
1990-1991
Johnstown High School, New York State Summer Regents Exam Tutor
*Subjects tutored include: American History, Social Studies, Latin, & Earth Science
*Developed innovative curriculum for special needs students
Johnstown, NY
1987-1988
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Applied Developmental Psychology Doctoral Dissertation, Principal Investigator
Chestnut Hill, MA
*A qualitative investigation of career mobility among individuals with working-class developmental backgrounds
2000-2006
*High pass with distinction on Comprehensive Exams, Oral Exams and Defense Hearing
* Designed and conducted research on the complex intra-psychic & contextual child/adolescent developmental experiences involving upward social
class and career mobility
*Proposed emerging psychological model of personal status identity and social class-hybridity
Tools for Tomorrow/ The What is Work Project, Research Assistant
*Coded and analyzed research data from BPS student interviews
*Co- author in the generation of publication regarding urban at-risk youth from the project
*Principal Investigator: Dr. David Blustein
Boston, MA
2002-2004
Compact for College Success, Research Evaluation Assistant/Interviewer
*Interviewed former Boston students during their first year of college regarding mentor relationships
*Conducted research on mentoring and adolescent developmental outcomes from ecologies of risk
*Coded and analyzed research and evaluation data
*Principal Investigator: Dr. Sara Freedman
Boston, MA
1997-1998
Harvard Graduate School of Education, Research Assistant
*Researched Swedish, German, and British adolescent experiences in educational systems
*Summarized research and assisted in the generation of several publications
*Assisted with procedures and curriculum development
*Principal Researcher/ Instructor: Dr. Margaret Vickers
Cambridge, MA
1991-1994
Mclean Hospital- Childhood Maltreatment and Adolescent Suicidal Behavior, Research Assistant
*Study Sponsors: Harvard Professors Gil Noam and Kurt Fischer with McLean Hospital
*Coded written notes and transcript data from adolescent client files
*Principal Investigator: Dr. Rosemary Cleverly
Belmont, MA
January 1996-June 1996
Boston College Graduate School of Education, Research & Teaching Assistant
*Assisted with development of new course materials for Child Growth & Development and Family School & Society
*Assisted faculty member with research project on African American adolescent female development
*Lectured on Media Impacts on Adolescent Development and Vygotsky/Language Development
*Led weekly discussion section and developed section materials for meetings
* Principal Researcher/ Instructor: Dr. Lisa Jackson
Chestnut Hill, MA,
1996
PUBLICATIONS
DeVoy, J. E. & Blustein, D.L. (2013, manuscript in preparation). Social Class Hybrids: Intrapsychic Experience of Class Mobility.
Journal of Counseling Psychology.
Blustein, D. L., Kenna, A. C., Gill, N., & DeVoy, J. E. (2008). The psychology of working: A new framework for counseling practice
and public policy. Career Development Quarterly, 56, 294-308.
Blustein, D. L., Kenna, A.C., Murphy, K. A., & DeVoy, J. E. (2006). Self-concept. In J. Greenhaus & G. Callanan (Eds.)
Encyclopedia of career development. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Blustein, D. L., Kenna, A. C., Murphy, K. A., DeVoy, J. E., & DeWine, D. B. (2005). Qualitative research in career development:
Exploring the center and margins of discourse about careers and working. Journal of Career Assessment, 13, 351-370.
Chaves, A., Diemer, M., Blustein, D. L., Gallagher, L., Casares, M., DeVoy, J. E., & Perry, J. (2004). Conceptions of work: The view
from urban youth. Journal of Counseling Psychology. 51, 275-286.
DeVoy, J. E. (1995). Integrating Social Studies, Economics and Language Arts with Project-based Learning. Ed., Andover MA: The
NETWORK Inc.
DeVoy, J. E. (1994 & 1995). Academic and Vocational Integration: Federal Discretionary
Reports. Washington DC: United States Department of Education, Office of Adult & Vocational
Education.
CERTIFICATIONS, HONORS, AND MEMBERSHIPS
Massachusetts Teacher Certification in Social Studies and Behavioral Science # 311858
National Certification for Teaching Adult Literacy
Outstanding Research Article of the Year Award, Co-author in Career Development Quarterly, 2009
*McNair Minority Fellows Program, Faculty Mentor, Boston College, 2007 & 2009
*Outstanding Service, Faculty Fellow Program, Boston College, 2003
*Phi Delta Kappa, National Educational Honorary
*Psi Chi, National Psychology Honorary
*Pi Lambda Theta, International Educational Honorary
*Pi Sigma Alpha, National Government Honorary
*National Religious Studies Honorary
*St Lawrence University Scholarship Award
*NYS Regents Scholarship
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
*American Psychological Association
*Society for Research in Child Development
CONSULTING, TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
Massachusetts Department of Education: Office of Grants and Financial Assistance Programs
Consultant on the review of FY2005 Gifted and Talented Professional Development Funding, Boston, MA, October 2004
United States Department of Education: Office of Goals 2000
Consultant for Goals 2000: Educate America Reform Act for the Parental Resource and Assistance Centers in the states of Utah, Kansas, & West
Virginia. Washington, DC, Spring 1997
Chicopee Public School System
Consultant for School to Work and Community-based economic development programs. Chicopee, MA, Spring 1996
Watertown Public School System
Consultant for School to Work and Community-based economic development programs. Watertown, MA, Spring 1996
Massachusetts Office for School to Work Transition
Coordinated work-based learning conferences and served as program consultant. Boston, MA, Fall 1995
Center for Learning, Technology and Work at the Network Inc.
Developed Curriculum User's Guide for Integrating Social Studies, Economics and Language Arts with Workplace Learning
Boston, MA, Summer and Fall 1995
United States Department of Education: Office of Goals 2000
Consultant for Goals 2000: Educate America Reform Act for the state of Kentucky and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Washington DC, Kentucky,
and New Mexico, Spring and Summer 1995
Cambridge Physics Inc.
Consultant for the coordination and implementation of training and professional development workshops in the use of Cambridge Physics
teaching materials and equipment. Woburn, MA, Summer 1995
Boston Public Schools - Brighton and Boston High School
Consultant on establishing career exploration & community development School-to-Work Program. Boston, MA, Spring & Summer 1995
Milwaukee Public Schools- Marshall and Hamilton High Schools
Consultant for School to Work/Career Exploration and Community-based economic development programs. Milwaukee, WI, Spring 1995
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Health & Human Services, Department of Public Health
Consultant for integration of adolescent career awareness with health and safety materials. Boston, Massachusetts, Fall 1994
Massachusetts Department of Education
Reviewed State Curriculum Frameworks in Science & Technology. Cambridge, MA, Spring 1995
United States Department of Education
Consultant on reauthorization of Carl D. Perkins Vocational & Applied Technology Education Act -testimony presented at hearings on Education
reform, model systems components, and system comprehensiveness. Boston, MA, Fall 1994
United States Department of Education
Consultant on the review of 1995 Federal Discretionary Academic and Vocational Integration Grants, Boston, MA, Fall 1994
Chicago, IL Public Schools- Orr & Westinghouse High Schools
Consultant for All Aspects of the Industry Perkins Retreats, Adolescent Career Exploration/Awareness, Innovative Curriculum
Design and School Sponsored Enterprises, Chicago, Illinois, Fall 1994
Berkeley, CA Unified School District- Berkeley High School
Consultant for career academy model (CAS) Communications, Arts & Sciences, Berkeley, California, Summer 1994
Skaggs Island Foundation
Consulted with the Skaggs Island Foundation director on new program development, outreach to labor and educators and school
restructuring for a new school to be established on a former naval telecommunication base. Sonoma, California, Summer 1994
Harvard Native American Program
Development and research consultant for grant writing, fundraising, as well as research on Native American issues, rights, and inclusive curriculum
reforms. Cambridge, MA, June 1993-June 1994
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
WordPerfect, Word, Excel, Act Database, Visio, & PowerPoint/WordPerfect Presentations
PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS
Feminist Coalition Panel Presentation at Emmanuel College
Anti-Feminism: The Cost and Consequences for Men’s and Boys’ Development. Boston, MA October 27, 2005
9th Annual New England Conference on Gifted and Talented Education: Different Drumming: The Psychology of Giftedness
Gifted & Graphic Arts Integration. Nashua, N.H., October 23 - 25, 2003.
8th European Congress of Psychology: Life-Span Development
Family Work Divisions As Developmental-Contextual Networks. Vienna, Austria , July 6-11, 2003
The Hartman National Conference on Children and their Families: Strategies to Enhance Social, Emotional and Physical Wellness
Adolescent Experience within Work-based Learning and Community Economic Development Programs. New London, CT, June 18, 1997.
Boston College Graduate School of Education
3rd Annual Graduate Education Forum, Adolescent Development and Experience within Work-based Mentoring and
Community Development Programs, Chestnut Hill, MA, November 18, 1996.
Donahue Educational Institute
Spring 1996 Work-based Learning Conference Using Project -based Learning in High School Social Studies Programs,
Chicopee, MA, March 12, 1996.
Center for Learning, Technology and Work at the Network Inc.
Adolescents & Careers Conference, Curriculum User's Guide for Integrating Social Studies, Economics and Language Arts with Workplace
Learning presentation on recent publication, Boston, MA, November 15, 1995.
Massachusetts Office for School to Work Transition/Donahue Institute
Fall 1995 Work-based Learning Conferences Using Project -based Learning in High School Social Studies Programs, October 30, &
November 14, Amherst & Norwood, MA, Fall 1995.
Jobs for the Future/NCRVE National Conference
School-based Enterprise, co-presenter with David Stern. Boston, MA, July 18, 1995.
Southern Region Education Board
National Conference 1995, "Hands on" Math & Science Learning for Middle & High School Students, Atlanta, Georgia July 13-16, 1995.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
National 1995 Conference, Adolescent Development & Work-based Learning Programs, San Francisco, California March 24-28, 1995.
American Association of Community Colleges
Spring Conference 1995, Academic and Work-Based Learning in Secondary & Post Secondary Education, Minneapolis MN, April 20-22, 1995.
Integration of Academic and Vocational Education
4th Annual Summer Conference, Vocational Integration with Academic Learning, Beaver Creek Colorado, June 24-28, 1995.
American Vocational Association
School to Work Transition Conference, Vocational Integration with Academic Learning, Dallas, Texas, December 10, & 12, 1994.
United States Department of Education
Reauthorization of Carl D. Perkins Vocational & Applied Technology Education Act -testimony presented at hearings in Boston, Massachusetts,
November 16, 1994.
National Center for Research on Vocational Education
Southern Region Conference, Career Pathways Program, Houston, Texas, March 3-5, 1995.
Coalition of Essential Schools
Fall Forum 1994, Understanding Industry through project-based Learning, Chicago, Illinois, November 4, 1994.
Center on Education & Work
Work & Learning Conference, New Visions of Learning Skills: Teaching All Aspects of an Industry and School-based Enterprise, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, October 30 & 31, 1994.
ACTIVITIES: VOLUNTEER, CIVIC, AND COMMUNITY
Saint Lawrence University
Alumni Council- elected Spring 04 – subcommittees: Development & University Honors
Leadership Development Committee, 2006-2008
University Fellows Program, 2005-present
Harvard Divinity School
Alumni Council- Fall 2009-present
Membership and Awards Committee
Families First –Parenting Programs
Council of Directors- Fall 2008-present
Recognizing the Parenting Challenges of Disempowered Families, Workshop Development
Strategic Reorganization Committee, 2011 & Curriculum Review Committee, 2012
Jackson-Walnut Park Educational Collaborative
Parent-School Association (PSA), Co-founder and Officer 2006-2008
Annual Auction Committee Member, 2004-2010
JWP After School Program
Native American Resource Materials, Acquisitions Group, 2006
Room Parent 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade classroom 2008-2011
Room Parent 6th Grade 2007-2008
Admissions Office Parent Liaison, 2012
Facing History and Ourselves
Advisory Council- Fall 2011-present
Anti- bullying, Workshop Development
Newton Youth Soccer
Coach for “Cheetahs” 3rd Grade boys and girls team, 2004
Coach for “Tottenham” 3rd Grade boys and girls team, 2009
Belmont Second Soccer
Belmont Soccer Board, Vice President
Publicity and Advertising Chair
September 2001-2004
Harvard University Professional Career Advisors Network
Volunteer Advisor
May 1999-present
Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church Parish
Religious Education Instructor
Grade 7 (one year)
Grade 1 (two years)
Grade 2 (one year)
Shadow a Saint: Workplace as Classroom
St. Lawrence University Alumni Mentor Program
Volunteer Sponsor/Mentor
September 1995-present
St. Lawrence University: Career Advisor Network
Volunteer Advisor
September 1995-present
Literacy Volunteers of America
English Teacher & Curriculum Development
1990 -1992
Community Development Corps.
Community Service Volunteer & Big Sister Program
1988-1990
Phi Delta Kappa-Harvard Chapter #009
Member and volunteer speaker
1995-Present
Tea for Forty (T440) Harvard Graduate School of Education,
Eleanor Duckworth: Teaching and Learning Discussion Group
Member
1991-Present
Harvard Native American Program- Development Assistant and Grant Writer
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Harvard Divinity School
St. Lawrence University
Fundraising Phonathons, Etc.
1990-1999