Amanda Gecht
School Address: 7402 Princeton Avenue  College Park, Maryland 20740
Permanent Address: 256 Old River Road Edgewater, NJ 07020
E-Mail: amandagecht@yahoo.com
Phone: (201) 803-7194
Objective
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Seeking a research position in Psychology and/or Human Development using leadership,
research, and interpersonal skills. Looking for a position that will enhance current knowledge
and facilitate further education in a challenging atmosphere.
Education
• B.A. in Psychology
Anticipated May 2017
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Minor in Human Development
Cumulative GPA: 3.27
Related Coursework
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Introduction to Psychology, Oral Communication: Principles and Practices, Academic
Writing, Peer Counseling Theory and Skills, Introduction to Student Leadership
Related Experience
• Student
Spring Semester 2014
Introduction to Psychology (PSYC100)
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
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Learned the general perspectives of psychology that
explain thought and behavior
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Wrote bi-weekly responses on prompts using critical
analysis
• Student
Oral Communication: Principles and Practices (COMM107)
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
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Learned skills in planning, preparing, and presenting
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compelling oral presentations
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Gave speeches ranging from 5-15 minutes in length
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Conducted interview with business owner
• Student
Spring Semester 2014
Academic Writing (ENGL101)
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
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Learned research, critical reading, and analytical skills
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Demonstrated effective composition, editing, and
revising skills within writing
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Wrote 10 page research paper using a combination of
persuasive arguments, in-depth analysis, and learned
writing techniques
• Student
Fall Semester 2014
Peer counseling Theory and Skills (EDCP310)
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
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Collected and analyzed data
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Transcribed helping sessions
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Learned the basics of counseling
• Student
Spring Semester 2015
Introduction to Student Leadership (HESI217)
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
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Demonstrated leadership techniques and theories
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Continuously interacted & collaborated with others
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Explored intrapersonal & interpersonal skills
Other Experience
• Camp Counselor
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Worked at a sleep away camp with seven-week sessions.
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Supervised numerous age groups in daily camp
activities.
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Comforted younger children suffering from
homesickness.
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Developed an engaging and comforting atmosphere for
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campers.
• Frozen Yogurt Store Associate
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Managed the store during shift.
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Organized work schedule.
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Assisted customers by answering their inquiries,
serving them food, processing their transactions.
• Babysitter
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Nurture and care for children at employer’s residence.
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Comfort child’s emotional distress.
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Effectively communicate with both children and
employer.
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Babysat for children within the ages of 1-10.
September 2012- June 2013
2012- Current