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CURRICULUM VITAE

Anna T. Silverman

1415 Pullan Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223

silverat@email.uc.edu

513-281-4394



EDUCATION



University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Anticipated B.A. in Psychology with Departmental Honor (2008)

2004-present



Art Academy of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Pursued B.A. in Art History and B.F.A. in Painting

2002- 2004



Relevant Completed Psychology Undergraduate Coursework

General Coursework Statistics Coursework

Cognition Birth thru Adolescents Introduction to Statistical Methods

Human Development: Conception through Pre-School Age Intermediate Statistics

Human Development: School Age through Adolescence Advanced Psychological Statistics

Contemporary Issues in Child Psychology: Pediatric Psychology Research Methods in Psychology

Abnormal Psychology Research Methods in Learning

Motivation and Emotion Research Methods in Development

Theories of Development



HONORS AND AWARDS



Selected Best Research Methods in Learning Capstone Presentation by Cincinnati Museum Center Board of

Directors, 2007.

Dean’s List, University of Cincinnati, 2005- 2007.

Peacemaker Award, Recipient, Northside Community Counsel, Cincinnati, OH, 2004.



PRESENTATIONS AND CONFERENCES



Silverman, A., Henderson, E., Odar, C., Cotton, M., Howard, M., Wink, M., & Harper, E. (2007, May). Adults’

Attitudes Toward Children with Medical Conditions. Poster presentation for Undergraduate Research Day,

Department of Psychology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.



Odar, C., Silverman, A. & Nabors, L. (2007, April). U.C. Project: School Support for Children with Bleeding

Disorders. Poster presentation for National Conference in Child Health Psychology, Miami, FL.



Silverman, A. (2007, November). Creating Learning Adventures in the Museum of Natural History and Science.

Proposal presented to Cincinnati Museum Center Board of Directors, Cincinnati, OH.



Silverman, A. (2007, November). In Museums Are Children Learning and If So Where? Presentation of evaluation

results and conclusions to Cincinnati Museum Center Board of Directors, Cincinnati, OH.



Kloos, H., Silverman, A. & Fenstermaker, B. (2007, October). Preschoolers’ Understanding of Density: Type of

Knowledge or Task Context? Poster presentation at National Meeting of Cognitive Development Society, Santa Fe,

NM.



Silverman, A. (2007, August). Evaluation of Children’s Arthritis Camp Wekandu. Presented results to directing

staff for children’s arthritis camp Wekandu, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH.









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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE



Research Assistant September 2008- present

Information Processing in Children with Autism

Children’s Cognitive Research Lab (CCRL)

University of Cincinnati

Director and Supervisor: Heidi Kloos, Ph.D.

Responsibilities: Quantitative data collection, apparatus design and construction, assisted in drafting Institutional

Review Board protocol investigating information processing in with autism regarding their ability to integrate pieces

of information. Current senior thesis project.



Research Assistant December 2006-present

Exploring the Source and Development of Children’s Beliefs about Physics

Children’s Cognitive Research Lab (CCRL)

University of Cincinnati

Director and Supervisor: Heidi Kloos, Ph.D.

Responsibilities: Quantitative data collection, scoring and summarization of experimental data from both child

sample population (ages 2- 12) and student sample population (ages 18-25) at daycare and school locations, assisted

with modifications to Institutional Review Board protocol and apparatus construction for a study investigating

children’s beliefs about physical regularities.



Research Assistant June- November 2007

Evaluation of Family Camp

Children’s Community Health Lab (CCHL)

University of Cincinnati

Director and Supervisor: Laura Nabors, Ph.D.

Responsibilities: Qualitative data collection, coding and analyzing data evaluating family members’ experiences

during educational sleep-away camp sponsored by Arthritis Foundation.



Research Assistant June - August 2007

Evaluation of Children’s Arthritis Camp Wekandu

Children’s Community Health Lab (CCHL)

University of Cincinnati

Director and Supervisor: Laura Nabors, Ph.D.

Responsibilities: Qualitative data collection, coding, and summarizing evaluation of children’s experience of Camp

Wekandu sponsored by the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.



TEACHING ASSISTANT EXPERIENCE



Teaching Assistant March 2008 to present

Advanced Psychological Statistics

Department of Psychology

University of Cincinnati

Responsibilities: Liaison between students and the Professor, recorded and maintained grade book, available to

address questions and concerns of students.



Teacher’s Aide March- June 2004

Art

Dohn Community High School

Cincinnati, OH

Responsibilities: Daily classroom operation in lieu of accredited teacher for 30 high-risk students expelled or

withdrawn from Cincinnati Public Schools, created and implemented curriculum focused upon the therapeutic, self-

expressive and imaginative qualities of engagement with art.









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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE



Private Tutor December 2006-August 2007

Supervisor: Shazia Dahar

Responsibilities: Implemented lessons plans utilizing various teaching techniques including Rapid Prompting

Method (RPM), Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), and Relationship Development Interventions (RDI) with

autistic child six years of age. Provided one-on-one instruction, adapted academic training materials, and facilitated

transition from communication with Picture Exchange Communication System to letter board.



SELECTED RELATED WORK AND SERVICE LEARNING EXPERIENCES



Undergraduate Academic Advisor July 2007 to present

Department of Psychology, University of Cincinnati

Supervisor: Daniel Langmeyer, Ph.D.

Responsibilities: Provided one-on-one undergraduate academic advising for the University of Cincinnati’s largest

academic major, liaison between Undergraduate Academic Director, Department Head and student body, created

policy and training manuals, degree certification for departmental majors.



Research Assistant September 2007 to present

Children’s Cognitive Research Lab (CCRL)

University of Cincinnati

Director and Supervisor: Heidi Kloos, Ph.D.

Responsibilities: Exploring the Source and Development of Children’s Beliefs about Physics: Collection and scoring

of experimental data from both child sample population (ages 4 – 5.5) and student sample population (ages 18-25)

at daycare and school locations on a computer-based task exploring children’s understanding of physical

regularities, contributed to design and construction of apparatuses and stimuli. Collaboration with Cincinnati

Museum Center: Contributed to conceptual and physical design of apparatuses for use in the Children’s Museum.



Evaluator September 2007 - December 2007

Research Methods in Learning

Service Learning collaboration among:

University of Cincinnati, Children’s Cognitive Research Lab and Cincinnati Museum Center

Professor: Heidi Kloos, Ph.D.

Responsibilities: Acted as principal investigator; designed and executed research project, collected, coded,

summarized, analyzed data. Reported final results and conclusions in paper draft and presentation for the Cincinnati

Museum Center.



Co-Director for Theatrical Programming June-August 2005

Camp Livingston, Bennington, IN

Collaborating Co-Director: Katie Miller

Responsibilities: Created daily group and cabin activities fostering imaginative play for children ages 6-14.

Supervised and co-wrote two original theatrical productions involving 30 children and four staff members, provided

one-on-one attention to over 320 campers in varying group sizes from 10 to 30 children.



Assistant Director for Arts and Crafts Programming June-August 2005

Camp Livingston, Bennington, IN

Director: Liz Otten

Responsibilities: The creation and supervision of afternoon group and cabin activities for child campers ages 6-14

years old, provided one-on-one attention with over 320 children in varying group sizes from 10 to 30 campers.



Kid’s Corner Program Coordinator January 2003-May 2004

(C.A.I.N.) Churches Active In Northside, Cincinnati, OH

Director: Mimi Chamberlin

Duties: Supervised and co-created activities fostering self-esteem, literacy and effective study habits. Service

included academic tutoring for children ages 8-13 and pre-literate activities for children 3-7.







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SELECTED VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE



2007 Freshmen Orientation, University of Cincinnati

2007, 2006 Visionaries and Voices, Cincinnati, OH

2004-2005 Drop Inn Center, Cincinnati, OH

2003-2005 Churches Active In Northside (C.A.I.N.), Cincinnati, OH

2002 Hillel, University Of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

1992-1998 Camp Creekwood, Blue Ash Y.M.C.A, Cincinnati, OH



INTERNSHIPS AND STUDIES ABROAD



2004 8th Bienal de La Habana, Havana, Cuba

2001 Internship, Berggruen Collection, Berlin, Germany

2000 Internship, Museo de Anthropologia, Mexico City, Mexico



PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS



American Psychological Association, Student Affiliate

Psi Chi, National Honor Society for Psychology, Member









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