Sarah Slain

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location of Sarah SlainMill Valley, California, United States
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Human Behavior Researcher

  • Education

    • Tamalpais high school

      2009 - 2013

      פעילויות וחברות:Conservatory Theater Ensemble, Honors Directing, Advanced Theater, Breast Cancer Awareness Club

    • University of california, santa cruz

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of science - bsc cognitive science

      פעילויות וחברות:Volunteer at the UCSC Recreation Department, Actor/Writer for On The Spot, Actor/Activist for The Vagina Monologues

    • The university of edinburgh

      -
      Cognitive science

      פעילויות וחברות:Reeling Society, Sexpression UK, EUWSC Spent a semester abroad studying cognitive science

    • Ucl

      2019 - 2020
      Master of science - msc dementia: causes, treatments and research (neuroscience)
  • Experience

    • Conservatory theater ensemble

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

      - Organized annual Dance-a-thon fundraiser and Senior Awards Banquet- Coordinated volunteer schedule and oversaw job distribution- Organized food donations and banquet arrangements- Budgeted and organized distribution of funds- Designed all aspects of production (lighting, music, decoration) -Educated high school students in various methods of acting and improvisation, development of character work, and public speaking-Directed, designed and stage-managed students in one act plays

      • Event Coordinator

        Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
      • Drama Teacher and Director

        Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
    • Tamalpais high school

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
      Math tutor

      -Worked one-on-one with students to improve their understanding of basic understanding of mathematical principles-Focused on development of test-taking skills and homework management

    • Enjoy mill valley

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
      Social media administrator

      -Utilized multiple social media platforms to promote deals and events in Mill Valley, California-Engaged subscribers and maintained an increase in subscribers

    • Paradise food market

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2012
      Checker

      -Checked and bagged groceries-Informed customers about various products and events

    • Glide (san francisco, ca)

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
      Nurse case management volunteer

      -Served as a resource for those without housing to access affordable and quality healthcare by scheduling appointments for traditional health care services, as well as mental health, substance abuse and non-Western medicine practices-Communicated via phone and in person with medical staff, insurance providers, and medical equipment companies to find the best possible resources and solutions for patients-Kept up to date charts and notes on patients personal preferences, schedules and medical history רוצה לראות פחות

    • Sexpression:uk

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
      Sexual and reproductive health educator

      -Empowered young people to make decisions about sex and relationships by running comprehensive lessons on body image, consent, and sexual health-Spread awareness of the importance of consent and the acknowledgment of rape culture on the University of Edinburgh campus

    • University of california, santa cruz

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
      Digital memory and emotions lab research assistant

      Under Professor Steve Whittaker and Graduate Student Charlotte Massey "Digital Memory, Reflection and Behavior Change"-Ran participants through filing and organizational tasks-Participated in weekly meetings with the rest of the project team members-Analyzed participant data

    • University of california, santa cruz

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

      Under Professor Benjamin Storm and Graduate Student Acacia Overoye"Memory, Meta-Cognition and Technology"-Assisting in the development of research on the causes and consequences of forgetting, focussing on the effects cognitive offloading onto technology has on organic memory, as well as the neurobiological mechanisms of forgetting.-Presenting on/analyzing current research on human and digital memory storage-Running participants through digitalized tasks and analyzing collected data רוצה לראות פחות

      • Re-Embodied Cognition (ReCo) Lab Research Assistant

        Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
      • Memory and Metacognition Lab Research Assistant

        Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
    • Underground language school

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
      English second language teacher

      Designed and instructed English courses for adult students of all levels, with a focus on conversational skills.

    • Hello heart

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2019
      Enrollment manager

      Operated the enrollment process for a clinically-based smartphone solution empowering employees to improve heart health.

    • Ucsf medical center

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2019
      Practice coordinator

      Completed training in scheduling and registration, fundamentals of healthcare, and payor plan, HIPPA and Infection Control

    • Backroads

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2019
      Guest services specialist

      Expertly advised guests on luxury travel logisticsSuccessfully maintained high-level service standardsLeveraged collaborative skills for effective intercommunication

    • University college london

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2021
      Graduate student

      Master’s Thesis: ‘Evaluation of a novel memory test for translational application in the pre-surgical assessment of temporal lobe epilepsy'Study Goal: Asses the efficacy of a novel memory test to be used to assess the cognitive risks of a surgery used in epileptic patients. Managed the recruitment initiative of a healthy adult cohortConducted qualitative and quantitative assessments to observe cognitive performance in standardized and novel neuropsychological tests Utilized MatLab and Python to perform statistical analyses on collected dataResults: Concluded that novel memory test was not a reliable instrument for use in pre-surgical assessment of epileptic patients. רוצה לראות פחות

    • Ncire - the northern california institute for research and education

      Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
      Staff research assistant iii

      Coordinated, co-designed, and developed a multi-site, mixed-methods study in collaboration with four major research institutionsManaged a team of 12 co-investigators, providing a critical link in ensuring the success of data collectionSpearheaded the development and maintenance of systems for qualitative and quantitative data collectionPioneered an online learning platform for subjects with cognitive impairmentDesigned, kicked-off, and orchestrated the recruitment initiative and on-boarding strategies to highlight campaign-specific facets such as quality, throughput, and spendCreated a 24-hour long online, video-based Health and Wellness Education course for our control groupDesigned and constructed a participant assessment protocol including screening interviews, psychological and cognitive assessment, (f)MRI scans, and questionnaires targeting cognitive change and QOL רוצה לראות פחות

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Hipaa 101

      Ucsf medical center
    • International review board certification - "protecting human research participants"​

      National institutes of health office of extramural research
      Jan 2017
    • 100-hour tesol/tesl/tefl teacher training certification course

      Oxford seminars
      Jan 2016
    • Protecting of vulnerable groups (pvg) scheme

      Disclosure scotland
      Jan 2015
      View certificate certificate
    • Food handler's certificate

      American national standards institute
      Jan 2016
    • California child abuse and neglect reporting act training

      Ucsf medical center
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sarah Slain
      Dean's Honors Dean of Undergraduate Education, Richard Hughey יוני 2015
    • Awarded to Sarah Slain
      Dean's Honors Dean of Undergraduate Education, Richard Hughey מרץ 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Front Desk Assistant

      Issued by UC Santa Cruz Recreation Department on Jan 2013
      UC Santa Cruz Recreation DepartmentAssociated with Sarah Slain