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Amanda Thomas898 Grace Street
State College, PA 16801(814) 574-3582
Vansgurl22@aol.com
Education May 2010University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island
Bachelors of Arts and Sciences: Psychology Minor in Nonviolence and Peace Studies GPA 3.4/4.0
Field Experience Jan. 2010- May 2010University of Rhode Island Counseling Center, Kingston, RI
Clinical Sports Psychology Intern Assisted in the development and presentation of an educational workshop on sportsmanship for
student-athletes in 5th through 10th grades from the regional school system (Grades 5th-10th) on sportsmanship
Conducted Research and Assessed recovery training on Division 1 athletes in order to help athletes tweak training and reach optimal sports performance
Created an informational pamphlet to help advertise the sport psychologist on campus in an effort to increase the utilization of services for student athletes
Work Experience Summer 2009University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RIAthletic Camp Counselor
Coached Provided soccer coaching assistance for boys and girls ages 5-16, in conditioning offensive and defensive soccer skills, and encouraged team work
Exhibited strong communication skills when conducting and teaching soccer drills to enhance performance
Player for the Colorado Force in USL W-League Summer 2007Fort Collins, CO
Competed in elite competition, while providing affordable family entertainment to many fans, illustrating the key to success consists of good sportsmanship and hard work
Operated on a daily basis, youth programs to reach the maximum number of players, inspiring them to be positively involved with soccer
Demonstrated strong role model skills, illustrating what can be achieved through sports
Honors and Affiliations University of Rhode Island Women’s Soccer team (2006-2010) Top Drawer Soccer National All-Rookie First Team honors American Psychological Association Student Affiliate Deans List (Fall 08’, Spring 09’, and Fall 09’)
Computer Skill Set Proficient with: Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Window and Mac Operating Systems, Web
Design, and Presentation Graphics Exposure to: SPSS