Lita P
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
King’s College London, MSc candidate in Developmental Psychology and Psychopathology
University of Cambridge, MPhil in Criminological Research; Distinction
Member of Trinity College
Dissertation: Paternal Incarceration & Adolescent Mental Health: Exploring Risk and Resilience in the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study
Harvard University
B.A. in Psychology; GPA 4.0/4.0
Ethical Culture Fieldston School (NYC, USA), Class of 2015
GPA 3.97/4.0
SAT: 700 (Math), 730 (Reading), 750 (Verbal)
Honours & Awards
Manuel López-Rey Graduate Prize
Proximate accesserunt; awarded annually by the Institute of Criminology at the University of Cambridge for the best performance on the MPhil program
Cambridge Trust Scholarship
Financial award given to international students of outstanding academic merit to help fund a degree at the University of Cambridge
Trinity Overseas Bursary
One of eleven scholarships awarded to overseas students by Trinity College to help fund a degree at the University of Cambridge
John Harvard Scholar
Awarded to those in the top 5% of each class; received my first, second, and third year at Harvard University
Detur Book Prize
Designated to first-year students at Harvard who achieve high academic excellence
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Love Learning Tutors
Common Entrance: English; History; Maths; Study Skills
GCSE: Psychology; English; Study Skills
A-Level: Psychology; English; Study Skills; Admission Advice; Personal Statement; SAT (College Admissions Exam)
Private tutoring
Private tutor in the United States for clients ages 13-15 years old
Tutored in English and Maths
Designed original lesson plans and assisted with school assignments
Home-schooling assistance
Helped with the home learning of two students, Year 3 and Year 5, during the COVID-19 lockdown
Worked with them on all subjects, including English, Maths, and Sciences
Harvard University, Bureau of Study Counsel
Undergraduate tutor in Psychology, including Introduction to Psychological Sciences, Social Psychology, and Developmental Psychopathology
Youth in Prison Tutoring
Tutored at the long-term unit of a juvenile detention centre, working weekly with male inmates ages 16-20
Planned group lessons and helped inmates individually with G.E.D. work
WORK EXPERIENCE
COVID-19 Task Force on Domestic Violence
Researcher on a project conducting interviews with domestic violence service providers on the impact of lockdown policies on survivor outreach
Design resource content about gender-based violence that is accessible to the general public
Hotline Volunteer
Provided confidential night-time support services to university students via telephone and online messaging
Completed intensive 16-hour training on providing non-directive support to people with emotional disturbances, mental health problems, trauma histories, and suicidal ideation
Office of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (OSAPR)
Participated in an intensive 40-hour training curriculum to become a Consent Advocate and Relationship Educator (CARE)
Planned workshops and events focusing on opening dialogue surrounding consent, rape culture, sexual assault, and healthy relationships on campus
Led OSAPR workshops during first-year orientation week for incoming undergraduates
Harvard Laboratory for Youth Mental Health
Assisted with data entry and coding for lab’s randomized-controlled trials focusing on youth depression, anxiety, trauma, and conduct problems
Seaver Autism Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Scored and entered data for autism, neurodevelopmental, and genetic reports
Engaged in clinical observations of autism assessments
Harvard Office for Alumni Affairs and Development
Supervisor for the student-run program fundraising for the Harvard College Fund
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
My main area of academic focus is Psychology and Research Methods. I have strong English and writing skills, as I am currently pursuing a career in academia. I am trained in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and know various programming languages and software (R; SPSS; Stata; NVivo). I am also proficient in Spanish.
I am interested in youth mental health, specifically helping children from marginalized backgrounds. I am also passionate about criminal justice reform, relationship education, and politics. My other interests include football, film, hiking, traveling, and baking!
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Education has always been one of the main highlights of my life. I am fortunate enough to have been surrounded by teachers and mentors throughout the years who believed in me and helped build my confidence, even at times when I was struggling. I realize not everyone has this experience whilst in school, and I so I enjoy being able to be a student’s “cheerleader” through tutoring – bringing enthusiasm to each session and focusing on positive achievements, however small. I have many years of experience working with children from a variety of backgrounds, including primary school students, high-school students, fellow undergraduates, and even those in shelters and detention centres. I currently study Developmental Psychopathology and am pursuing a career in youth mental health. Since I’m still a (life-long) student myself, I can relate to the experiences of my pupils and will always try to form a bond based on mutual respect. Having attended university in both the United States and the United Kingdom, I can offer a unique perspective, bringing in various teaching techniques suitable for many different learning styles. I individualise my lessons, always keeping in mind a student’s interests, strengths, and preferred learning method. I aim to create an environment that is safe, supportive, and stimulating, and where all students can reach their full potential.