Anna T. Silverman
1415 Pullan Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223 silverat@email.uc.edu 513-281-4394
CURRICULUM VITAE
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 Cognition Birth thru Adolescents Human Development: Conception through Pre-School Age Human Development: School Age through Adolescence Contemporary Issues in Child Psychology: Pediatric Psychology Abnormal Psychology Motivation and Emotion Theories of Development Statistics Coursework Introduction to Statistical Methods Intermediate Statistics Advanced Psychological Statistics Research Methods in Psychology Research Methods in Learning Research Methods in 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, selfexpressive 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 2007, 2006 2004-2005 2003-2005 2002 1992-1998 Freshmen Orientation, University of Cincinnati Visionaries and Voices, Cincinnati, OH Drop Inn Center, Cincinnati, OH Churches Active In Northside (C.A.I.N.), Cincinnati, OH Hillel, University Of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Camp Creekwood, Blue Ash Y.M.C.A, Cincinnati, OH
INTERNSHIPS AND STUDIES ABROAD
2004 2001 2000 8th Bienal de La Habana, Havana, Cuba Internship, Berggruen Collection, Berlin, Germany 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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