Phoebe Tan Resume
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Phoebe Tan Resume

Phoebe Tan
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EDUCATION
University of California, Los Angeles | 2018
B.A. in Psychology
• Relevant courses: Psychological Statistics, Research Methods in Psychology, Abnormal Psychology: Developmental Perspective, Learning and School Problems, Fundamentals of Learning
• Awards: Malaysia National Scholar Award (2012), Dean’s Honors List (2014, 2015)

WORK EXPERIENCE
POWELL LIBRARY, UCLA | 2015-2017
Student Supervisor
• Answered patrons’ questions regarding the library’s services, policies, and procedures, coordinated and trained new student supervisors and student employees, maintained and managed daily operation data
ANDREW TS GOH & KHAIRIL ADVOCATES & SOLICITORS | 2009
Receptionist
• Received guests, took phone calls, processed mail, kept records, kept appointments, and other miscellaneous administrative tasks

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY LABORATORY, UCLA | 2017
• Conducted literature research, selected topic of research (memory and arousal), hypothesis, designed experiment, recruited participants, prepared questionnaire, executed experiment, collected and analyzed data; wrote, edited, and gave full presentation on research findings
RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY, UCLA | 2015
• Conducted literature research, selected topic of research (psychology of violence), hypothesis, designed experiment, recruited participants, prepared questionnaire, executed experiment, collected and analyzed data, wrote and edited full report
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM), MALAYSIA | 2014
• Conducted literature research, selected topic of research (reduction of LDL cholesterol), hypothesis, designed experiment, recruited participants, prepared questionnaire, executed experiment, collected and analyzed data, wrote and edited full report

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM, MALAYSIA | 2012
• Led all-female team to second place out of eight teams in obstacle course competition; trained in combat, firearm, first-aid, and search and rescue; carried out community service in local villages
GATEWAY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, MALAYSIA | 2011
• Assisted teacher by caring for children between ages of 1-6 years old as main teacher carried out Sunday lesson; helped in crafts, preparation of food and snacks, and praise and worship
AGAPECARE, MALAYSIA | 2010
• Assisted in taking care of senior folks at resident home; tasks include preparing, serving and feeding food to residents, providing entertainment (e.g. singing, games, and crafts) and grooming (e.g. haircuts)

SKILLS
• Software programs: Microsoft (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access), Google (Drive, Docs, Google+, Forms, Sheets, and Slides)
• Research database use: National Institutes of Health (NIH), ProQuest, Google Scholar, GoPubMed, JSTOR, PsychINFO, Science.gov, and WorldCat.
• Data Analysis: ANOVA, R Studio, SPSS, Microsoft Excel
• Languages: English, Malay, basic Mandarin