Work Sample

These are some work samples that I have created in the past couple of years here at Longwood University.

This first one I added is from my Kinesiology 385 Class. This class teaches you how to use physical activity into learning. In this example, I created an integrated presentation of learning place values in math while moving around. There are different table place values listed in different parts of the room and the students have to go to the correct place value where it is underlined in the slide.

This is from my sociology class. This project we had to create a way in order to prevent student drop out. We worked with our groups and presented the information that we found.

This is my infographic about Mental Disorders.

https://create.piktochart.com/output/34345405-lstu-inforgraphic (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

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Resume

Lauren Carroll

Liberal Studies Major, Minor in Psychology

 

Central Intelligence Agency:

Central Intelligence Agency
Office of Public Affairs
Washington, D.C. 20505

 

Dear Central Intelligence Agency,

As a lifelong enthusiast of my liberal studies major, I was thrilled to see your posting for the position of Graduate Studies Program- Intelligence Analyst. I am positive I can help with the CIA’s upcoming challenges.

In my current position at Longwood University as a student about to graduate, I have completed many classes that can help with this program. Over the course of my college years, I have faced many challenges that can be helpful in this line of work. For example, I have taken on many roles of becoming Vice-President of Standards for my Sorority. I have also volunteered many years at a local fire department and have been on Administration.

I know that the CIA is looking for an Intelligence Analyst. This project is a perfect match for personal and professional interests and an exciting opportunity to create a unique analyst.

I would welcome to the chance to discuss my information on intelligence agency and help create a unique way to help analyze what needs to be analyzed.

Kind Regards,

Lauren Carroll

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7101af7fd82c7e04&tk=1cr7rd6pd19ol002&from=serp&vjs=3

 

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7101af7fd82c7e04&tk=1cr7rd6pd19ol002&from=serp&vjs=3

Lauren Carroll

13222 Greenstaff Lane

Lovettsville, Virginia, 20180

(540) 359-2072

carroll_lauren@aol.com

Summary

A motivated and hardworking person with experience in working in different lines of work. Skills include public speaking, creative problem solving and being able to learn more information. Able to communicate effectively with a team and very keen to develop more professional skills.

Education

Longwood UniversityLiberal Studies Farmville, VirginiaGraduating May 2019

Minor in Psychology.

Woodgrove High SchoolHigh School Diploma Purcellville, VirginiaGraduated June 2015

Advanced High School Diploma

Employment History

Macado’sWaitress Farmville, VirginiaAugust 2018 – Present
-Address customers with an enthusiastic personality.-Clean restaurant and especially in the section you are assigned.

-Handle money and keep track of the money.

 

Loudoun County GovernmentSubstitute Teacher Ashburn, VirginiaFebruary 2016 – Present
-Monitor classroom-Assign assignments left from lesson plans

-Teach students

 

Giant Basketball AcademyCamp Counselor Ashburn, VirginiaJune 2018 – August 2018
-Monitor campers-Watch and help improve basketball skills

-Keep track of medical forms

Hobbies & Interests

-Round Hill Volunteer Fire Department Admin                                                                 2014-Currently

-Kappa Delta Sorority: Vice-President Standards                                                 2018-Currently

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Coursework

My expert identity is involving a better understanding of psychology.  The reason behind my minor choice involves why I dropped my licensure of teaching.  I chose this minor because I want to become an EMT after college.  Having the help of a psychology minor can help me with understanding research and how people act in these situations also, it can help me identify what is wrong with the person when it comes to medicines or biological psychology.  I still have a semester left to learn and complete my minor. These classes will be helpful in the future. Also, the class I received previously to choosing my minor. Having all the English course required can help with writing important and clear notes or certain research.  The diversity of religions can help when you are trying to understand when someone needs help when they deny help due to religious beliefs. The political science can help with understanding what happens within the American government. Overall, these courses will help me with what I want to accomplish in the future.

Relevant Coursework
Relevant Coursework before minor:
English 150- Writing and Research
English 200-World Literature
Political Science 150- American Government and Politics
Religion 242- Diversity
English 400- Writing Disclosure
History 370-Virginia Studies
Relevant Coursework with the minor:
Psyc 101- Introduction to Psychology
Psyc- Developmental area
Psyc-Industrial/ Organization/Social Area
Psyc-Pre-Clinical/Counseling Area
Psyc 275-Psychology of social media
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Data Anaylsis Project

These graphs are from The United States Census in the year 2017. I chose these graphs to show how important population is. The population has grown so much in the past couple of years. In this specific dataset, it has selected a few states and pointed out how many are in different states. As you can tell, you can see that the most popular state is California. You can see the difference of population in each state depending on how many popular a state is. This shows that although there are so many people in California, there is still more room left in Michigan. I chose this type of data chart to show the population and population per square mile in a better form with color.

In this dataset, this specifically shows the population in the major cities in The United States. As you can tell, New York City is one of the most populated cities compared to any other city in The United States. This shows where a lot of people want to go and visit. Although these cities are large, this shows the importance of keeping count of the population.

 

Resource:

https://www.census.gov/popclock/?#

 

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About Me Page

Hello,

My name is Lauren Carroll.  I am a senior at Longwood University with my major being Liberal Studies and my minor in Psychology. I have worked many jobs and have taken on many roles throughout the years. My academic preparation for liberal studies has taken place since high school. I was in a college level class called, Teacher Prep, which included many areas of going into the classroom as well as creating my own lesson plans. I have also taken on substitute teaching. This gives me an insight to the teacher world and has allowed me to connect into the county that I work for and will help with future jobs. I have also picked up roles to help me learn to time manage such as holding positions in my Greek life organization. I hold a council position called Vice-President of Standards and I also hold minor positions such as, leadership chair and T-shirt committee. I have a personal philosophy of working hard to get what you want in life. I set my goals and I try to complete them.

I have worked multiple jobs throughout the years, I have served as a substitute teacher, a waitress, a rec aide, and camp instructor. With each of these jobs, I have held a professional attitude. I have respected all my employers and have impressed all my managers and bosses. Each has told me if you need a letter of recommendation they will write one. I hold the philosophy is if you work hard, your work will pay off in the future.

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Blog Link

Psychology is an interesting topic that can be useful in understanding how the human thinks and works. According to the article by Science Daily, a genetic mutation underlying severe childhood brain disorder has been identified. This shows that a mutation in the alpha-N-catenin gene, which promotes cell adhesion and causes pachygyria. Pachygyria is one of the most serious developmental brain defects which is characterized by a nonnormal movement of the brain nerve cells, also known as neurons. With studying this shows the three families that are affected by this disease. This mutation can affect how nerve cells travel from their source of origin in developing the brain to their concluding destination. In healthy brains, a specific protein controls the shape of the cell and helps those neurons move to the correct position in the brain.  This protein is lacking because of a genetic mutation, which causes Pachygyria. But with this finding can raise the possibility of genetic engineering through the techniques. Uncovering a key gene responsible for pachygyria and understanding its dynamic allows researchers to discover a variation of the condition. Pachygyria can be discovered either in the front or the back of the brain, which changes the development of the brain. Have founding this unique feature leads to the conclusion that a new gene, not previously linked to pachygyria is responsible. This is showing that people with a with a single-copy mutation of a specific gene are causing epilepsy, autism, and schizophrenia.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180809125552.htm

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