CURRICULUM VITAE
Heather R. Baker
1214 Vine Street • Hamilton, Ohio 45011
bakerhe@email.uc.edu
(513) 284-8097
EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
2004-March 2009
HONORS AND AWARDS
Dean’s List, University of Cincinnati
Winter 2008-2009
Autumn 2008-2009
Autumn 2007-2008
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant October, 2008-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 of experimental data from an adult (ages
18-25) population, apparatus design and construction, summarization of experimental
data from both child (ages 2-12) and adult student (ages 18-25) populations.
CURRENT RESEARCH
Testing the Effects of Training on Children’s Understanding of Density
University of Cincinnati
Supervisor: Heidi Kloos, PhD
Research Goal: The current study plans to examine the effects of training on children’s
concept of density. Previous research has shown that young children have a poor
understanding of the concept of density. It is believed that by adding a training element to
a previous study, results will show that children’s understanding of the concept of density
will improve.
TEACHING ASSISTANT EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant Winter, 2009
Aging
Department of Psychology
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University of Cincinnati
Professor: Catherine Strathern, Ed.D.
Responsibilities: Assisted Professor with redesigning the structure of the class. Created
and revised PowerPoint presentations, and helped develop new course syllabus.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
In-Home ABA Tutor October, 2007- October 2009
Community Supports, Inc
Supervisor: Melissa Jones
Responsibilities: Implemented a program that included advanced ABA methodology and
behavior modification techniques for a 21 yr old man with autism. Assisted in
transitioning him from his main form of communication (sign language) to a Go Talk
speaking device. Also assisted him with re-introduction to the outside environment after
10 years of being strictly indoors, and participated in transitioning him to begin working
in a local workshop.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Classroom Note Taker Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Winter 2008
Disabilities Services Office
University of Cincinnati
Responsibilities: Taking notes for students who needed assistance
WORK HISTORY
Paid Research Assistant March 2008- Present
Children’s Cognitive Research Lab
University of Cincinnati
Supervisor: Heidi Kloos, Ph.D.
In-Home ABA Tutor October 2007- October 2008
Community Supports, Inc
Western Hills, OH
Bank Teller/Customer Service Representative April 2006 - July 2007
Fifth Third Bank
Sharonville, OH
REFERENCES
Heidi Kloos, Ph.D.
(513) 556-5525
heidi.kloos@uc.edu
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Daniel Langmeyer, Ph.D.
(513) 556-5546
daniel.langmeyer@uc.edu
Catherine Strathern, Ed.D.
(513) 556-1613
catherine.strathern@uc.edu
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