Eric Hand

Experience

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  Self-Determination Theory Lab

  Sept 2011 - May 2014

  Research Assistant

  • Researched motivational methods associated with theory that autonomy, competence and relatedness are the most vital elements for intrinsic motivation.• Independently ran experiments that involved administering multiple experimental manipulations while ensuring the validity and reliability of the data.• Responsible for data entry, management, and integrity using Microsoft Excel. • Analyzed data and addressed experimental confounds during weekly team meetings.

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  North Shore-LIJ Health System

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Research Assistant

  "Stepped Pharmacotherapy for Aggressive Youth with ADHD" (PI: J. Blader)• Helped with data collection for 6-12 year olds in NIMH-sponsored treatment study for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, either oppositional defiant or conduct disorder, and significant impulsive aggression. • Assisted with interviewing children to determine treatment response information used by investigators to optimize medications. • Managed data via Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Show less

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  NYC Department of Education

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2016

  Special Education Teacher

  • Taught students with a variety of disabilities including Emotional Disturbance, ADHD and Specific Learning Disabilities. • Developed and implemented Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) to support academic and behavioral development.• Collaborated with parents to individualize academic and behavioral interventions and ensure mutual cooperation at home as well as in the classroom.• Trained and supervised para-professionals to meet academic and behavioral needs of students. Show less

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  James J. Peters Veteran Affairs Medical Center

  Aug 2016 - now

  Clinical Research Coordinator

  • Coordinating IRB protocol, IRB amendments to protocol and submission to IRB. • Eligibility screening for Iraqi War Veterans to participate in MRI/fMRI portion of “Glucocorticoid functioning in OEF/OIF/OND Veterans with mTBI and PTSD” study.• Scheduling and preparing Veterans for fMRI/MRI scan. • Preparing a literature review of neuroimaging in PTSD to help develop a model of underlying neurocircuitry involved.