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Anjali Palaniappan

@anjalipalaniappan

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Dedicated psychology graduate student with a passion for youth mentorship.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that allows me to support youth development and apply my psychology knowledge in practical settings.

I am currently pursuing my M.S. in Psychology at Tarleton State University, building upon my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas Christian University. My academic journey has been marked by a strong commitment to understanding human behavior, particularly in the context of youth development and intervention.

In my recent role as an Academic Instructor with the Comin’ Up Gang Intervention Program, I provided essential services to at-risk youth, focusing on academic support and life skills development. My experience as a Behavior Technician has further honed my ability to work with children with autism, utilizing play-based therapy to foster communication and academic skills. I am passionate about mentoring and have actively engaged in various roles, including serving as a LeaderKids Mentor, where I guided eighth-grade students in leadership and community service projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Online Tutor

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FrogTutoring

Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Provided online tutoring services to high school and college students. Tutored subjects including math, science, English, psychology, and SAT prep.

Math English Psychology

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Behavior Technician

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Kyo

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Provided play-based therapy to children with autism to help them develop various useful skills. Focused on improving communication and academic abilities through therapeutic interventions.

Play Therapy Autism Spectrum Disorder Communication Skills

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Discord Server Moderator

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Self Employed

Jul 2020 - Present (4 years 11 months)

Moderated and administered Discord servers ranging from 50 to 2500 members for over 3 years. Ensured rules were followed, members felt safe, and guided conversations appropriately while creating engaging events.

Discord Moderation Community Management Conflict Resolution Event Planning Communication User Engagement

Academic Instructor

Boys & Girls Club

Feb 2024 - Jun 2024 (4 months)

Provided needs-based services and activities to at-risk and gang-involved youth to reduce local gang violence. Services included tutoring, academic instruction, assistance with returning to school, and preparation for exams and employment.

Academic Instruction Community Engagement

Mentor

LeaderKids

Dec 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year)

Provided one-on-one mentoring to an eighth-grade student through an 8-month community service project. Taught leadership skills, brainstorming, consensus-building, decision-making, resource management, collaboration, execution, and completion.

Mentoring Leadership Development Community Service Projects Project Management Collaboration Communication Youth Development

Research Assistant

Texas Christian University

Aug 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Served as a Research Assistant in the Health and Relationships Lab. Examined questions on human social relationships and health, integrating insights from various fields including evolutionary biology, neuroscience, and social psychology.

Data Collection Scientific Inquiry Health Psychology Relationship Studies Research