Kevin Macpherson, PhD

Universidad de Unibe

Observed and participated in activities in the following clinical /classroom settings: Psychology Clinic, Neuro-Psychiatric School (K-8), Therapy Center in deprived area, Seminar in Cross-Cultural Psychology

Beaverton High School

Activities and Societies: • Varsity basketball captain • Keynote speaker at graduation • National Honor Society • Choir • Band

University of California, Berkeley

Dissertation Committee: Dr. Frank Worrell, Dr. Phillip Prinz, Dr. David KirpCoursework includes Advanced Statistics, Measurement and Survey Design, Program Evaluation, Special Education Mixed-Methods Research Methods and Design, Psychosocial Development, Education Public PolicyResearch interests include: (a) psychosocial variables and how they impact student motivation and achievement in low-income community school contexts, (b) investigating school social environments that… Show more Dissertation Committee: Dr. Frank Worrell, Dr. Phillip Prinz, Dr. David KirpCoursework includes Advanced Statistics, Measurement and Survey Design, Program Evaluation, Special Education Mixed-Methods Research Methods and Design, Psychosocial Development, Education Public PolicyResearch interests include: (a) psychosocial variables and how they impact student motivation and achievement in low-income community school contexts, (b) investigating school social environments that cultivate non-cognitive skills such as self-efficacy, self-regulation, grit, growth mindset, (c) literacy and reading motivation. Show less

Claremont McKenna College

Awards and Honors:• Dean's List: Fall 2011, Spring 2012• Psychology department's John R. Snortum award for distinctive character and student who is most likely to make significant contribution for the enrichment of the greater community. • Fletcher-Jones Research Fellowship for senior thesis• Received departmental honors for thesis titled "Using Video Modeling to Teach Children with Autism to give Verbal Comments and Gesture Appropriately During Competitive Play"

Loyola Marymount University

• Thesis titled: “Disability discovery intervention: Empowerment through disability knowledge and how the process affects academic achievement”• Teach for America: Special Education Cohort• Education Honor Society: Chi Lambda Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi

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