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.
Anna Silverman-Curriculum Vitae- silverat@email.uc.edu (last modified May, 2008). 1
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.
Anna Silverman-Curriculum Vitae- silverat@email.uc.edu (last modified May, 2008). 2
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.
Anna Silverman-Curriculum Vitae- silverat@email.uc.edu (last modified May, 2008). 3
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
Anna Silverman-Curriculum Vitae- silverat@email.uc.edu (last modified May, 2008). 4