Bethany E. Richmond
1440 E. Broadway Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
Mobile: (661) 772-3535
E-mail: Richmond.bethany@gmail.com
RESEARCH OBJECTIVE OR EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE:
Receive a Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Evaluation.
EDUCATION:
➢ Bachelor of Science: Psychology
San Jose´ State University, San Jose, CA
Graduation: May 2014
Ph.D. Educational, Policy, and Evaluation: EPE
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Graduation: May 2019
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
The postsecondary attrition/retention of American Indians, postsecondary policy evaluation, and
postsecondary policy implementation.
RELEVANT COURSEWORK:
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Child Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Psychological Tests and Measures
Cognition
Psychology of Personality
Child Psychopathology
Social Psychology
Human Learning
Clinical Psychology
Intro to Psychobiology
Beginning Statistics
Intermediate Statistics
Research Methods
Independent Study
Advanced Research Methods
Intro to Qualitative Research
Educational Policy Analysis
Pro-Seminar in Educational Policy
Measurement and Survey Research
➢ Interdisciplinary Research Colloquium
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Research Assistant
San Jose´ State University Developmental Psychology Department
Fall 2011
Provided research support for Dr. Alvarez on her project pertaining to the effects
different forms of media has upon minority youth by analyzing data, performing
statistical analysis, and summarizing research publications.
➢ Paid Research Assistant
Summer 2012-
Fall 2012
San Jose´ State University Business Department
Provided research support for Dr. Johnson on her project pertaining to social comparisons
among minorities by analyzing data, performing statistical analysis, and summarizing
research publications.
McNair Scholars Program Research Project
San Jose´ State University
Summer 2012- Spring 2013
“The Relationship Between American Indian Ethnic Identity and Postsecondary
Academic Experiences”
This project examined the effect of acculturation and enculturation upon the academic
experiences of American Indian college students. Specifically, I examined this
phenomena given the fact that American Indian college attrition is almost doubled that of
all other underrepresented groups in the United States. For this study, I used quantitative
methodologies.
Research Assistant
San Jose State University Business Department
Fall 2013- December 2013
Provided research support for the African American Success Task Force team to ensure
the funding allocated for the African American students on campus will go towards a
beneficial program.
Paid Research Assistant
2013
San Jose´ State University Business Department
Spring
Provided research support for Dr. Turner on her project pertaining to affirmative action’s
impact on postsecondary education by analyzing data, performing statistical analysis, and
summarizing research publications.
Paid Research Assistant
2013
San Jose State University Business Department
Spring
Provided research support for the Supply Chain Management (SCOM) team. Specifically,
creating excel spreadsheets and researching various SCOM courses at various
institutions.
Research Method’s Project
Spring 2013
San Jose´ State University
“The Cultural Effects of Individualistic and Collectivistic Cultures in Postsecondary
Education”
This project examined individualism and collectivism by comparing intrinsic and
extrinsic motivation and the different effects these factors have upon each group’s
motivation. I used quantitative methodologies to explore this phenomenon.
Independent Study
San Jose State University Psychology Department
Fall 2013- May 2014
This study will be a follow up for my previous study, “The Relationship Between
American Indian Ethnic Identity and Postsecondary Academic Experiences.”
Specifically, this study will examine the fear of failure’s impact upon American Indian
retention/ attrition, as well as specific resiliency factors of American Indian college
students.
Paid Research Assistant
2014
San Jose State University Business Department
Fall 2013-May
Provide research support for Dr. Virick on her project assessing the feasibility of
developing a doctoral program in the College of Business by analyzing data, performing
statistical analysis, and summarizing research publications.
Research Assistant
Arizona State University Educational Policy PhD Program
Fall 2014-Present
Provide research support for Dr. Jimenez-Castellanos on his project. I assist Dr. JimenezCastellanos by analyzing data, summarizing research publications, and running statistical
analyses.
PAPERS AND REPORTS:
“The Cultural Effects of Individualistic and Collectivistic Cultures in Postsecondary
Education,” Spring 2013
This paper examined individualism and collectivism, two factors which have been proven
by many researchers to have an effect on student’s postsecondary motivation, by
comparing intrinsic and extrinsic motivation- and the different effects these factors have
upon each group’s motivation.
“A Comparison of the Postsecondary Attrition Rates of Reservation/NonReservation American Indians,” Spring 2012
This paper examined acculturation and enculturation, two factors which have been
proven by numerous researchers to have a significant effect on American Indian’s
retention rates in post-secondary education, by comparing two groups of Nativesreservation and non-reservation- and the different effects these factors has upon each
group’s retention.
“PsyD vs. Ph.D.,” Fall 2012
Literature review of the advantages and disadvantages of obtaining either a Ph.D. or
PsyD due to the fact that for over forty years this particular subject has been a very
controversial issue among psychologists due to them debating which professional degree
is better.
CONFERENCE PRESENATATIONS:
Presenter, “Factors influencing the performance of women in Finance and MIS.” Western
Psychological Association (WPA). Oregon, CA. 2014
Presenter, “Factors influencing the performance of women in Finance and MIS.” San Jose
State University. SPARC. San Jose, CA. April, 2014.
Presenter, “The Relationship Between American Indian Ethnic Identity and Postsecondary
Academic Experiences.” University of California, Berkeley. Berkeley, CA. August, 2013.
Presenter, “The Relationship Between American Indian Ethnic Identity and Postsecondary
Academic Experiences.” California State University, Fresno. 34th Annual Central California
Research Symposium. Fresno, CA. April, 2013.
Presenter, “The Relationship Between American Indian Ethnic Identity and Postsecondary
Academic Experiences.” San Jose State University. SPARC. San Jose, CA. April, 2013.
Presenter, “Examining school funding in high performing ELL schools in Texas: Does it take more
money?” National Education Finance Conference (NEFC). St. Louis, Missouri. February, 2015.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Intern Counselor, Thomas Russell Middle School
09/11- 06/12 Milpitas, CA
➢ Counseled eight student’s on caseload
➢ Overseer of Black Student Union
➢ Overseer of the 8th grade Girl’s Group
➢ Tutored Homework Club students
➢ Assisted the AVID program by leading Socratic seminars and participating in binder
checks
Volunteer Bill Wilson Center, San Jose
08/13- Present San Jose, CA
Volunteered as a youth counselor
Tutored youth
Mentored foster youth
AWARDS/ HONORS:
2014-2015 KHCP Scholarship Recipient, December 2014
2014-2015 Doctoral Enrichment Fellowship, August 2014
Selected among various Arizona State University incoming doctoral students to receive a
grant to fund my first year of doctoral study.
2013-2014 Student Success Committee Member, September 2013
Appointed the position to the Student Success Committee for students-at-large by the
Associated Students President.
2013-2014 SJSU Undergraduate Research Grant Recipient, June 2013
Selected among various San Jose State University students to receive a grant to conduct
original research.
Treasurer Native American Student Organization (NASO), May 2013
Voted among peers as treasurer of NASO at SJSU.
McNair Scholar, McNair’s Scholars Program, 2011-Present
➢ Selected among San Jose´ State University students to receive recognition as a
McNair Scholar.
Dolores Cerro Scholar Recipient, April 2011
➢ Bakersfield College recognizes the academic achievement of student’s with a 3.0 or
higher.
Dean’s List, Bakersfield College, 2010-2012
➢ Bakersfield College recognizes the academic achievement of students with a 3.3 or
higher.
Santa Ysabel Band of Indians Scholarship Recipient, August 2010- Present
The Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel recognizes the academic achievement of tribal
members with a 2.0 or higher.
SKILLS:
➢ Excellent communication, presentation, organizational and leadership skills
➢ Computer skills: Proficient in Windows 2000 and higher, Mac Book Pro operating
systems, SPSS, EBSCO Host, Search Premier, researching internet databases,
Qualtrics, Surveymonkey