ALEXANDRA POWELL

8 Warrington Drive
Bella Vista, AR 72714
(501) 831-0279

alexandra_ramsey@hotmail.com

EDUCATION
HARDING, Rogers, AR

Master of Arts in Teaching with licensure (May 2015)

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, Jonesboro, AR

Bachelor of Science; Psychology & Interdisciplinary Family Studies

EXPERIENCE
STUDENT TEACHER

January 2015 to May 2015

Bentonville Public Schools, Bentonville, AR

Observed and co-taught with highly-qualified teachers in Social Studies and Literacy placements.
Collaborated with PLCs to develop and deliver quality lesson plans during solo teaching period.

LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE
August 2014 to December
2014
Ozark Guidance, Therapeutic Day Treatment school, Rogers, AR
Developed and delivered differentiated lessons to 3rd-6th grade students identified as Severely
Emotionally Disturbed in a self-contained classroom. Approved by ADE

MILIEU COORDINATOR/PARAPROFESSIONAL
August 2007 to August 2014
Ozark Guidance, Therapeutic Day Treatment school, Rogers, AR
Conducted daily supervision of TDT employees, mentored new hires, coordinated TDT events and
functions, coordinated incoming referral appointments, coordinated transitional meetings for students,
developed summer program curriculum, served as public school liaison, case management services

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL

August 2006 to May 2007

Nettleton High School, Jonesboro, AR

Assisted students educationally, provided assistance to teacher, managed classroom behavior,
substituted for teacher during medical absence

CERTIFICATIONS
Literacy, 4th-8th, 7th-12th
Math, 4th-8th
Social Studies, 4th-8th
PUBLICATION
Pearce, A.R., Ramsey, A.N., Chuikova, T., & Galyautdinova, S. (2010). A Positive Psychology Perspective on
Mate Preferences in the United States and Russia. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 41, 742-757.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate researcher
2006

Arkansas State University

Supervisors: Dr. Amy R. Pearce and Dr. Irina Khramtsova
Research topic: a cross-cultural comparison of Russian and U.S. students on what characteristics they
find most desirable in a potential long-term mate

Undergraduate research assistant

August 2005 to May

January 2004 to May 2005

Arkansas Biosciences Institute, Jonesboro, AR

Supervisors: Dr. Amy R. Pearce and Dr. Kris Biondilillo
Research topic: determine how environmental availability of nicotine influences nicotine intake and
conditioned taste aversion

PRESENTATIONS TO LEARNED FORUMS

Ramsey, A.N., & Pearce, A.R. (April, 2004). The impact of a single nicotine exposure on subsequent
consumption of oral nicotine. Undergraduate Scholars Day, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR.
Burkhart, N., Ramsey, A.N., Singletary, H., Pearce, A. R., & Biondolillo, K. D. (October, 2004). Body weights,
estrus cycling, and cotinine levels in female rats consuming oral nicotine. Faculty for Undergraduate
Neuroscience Social at the Society for Neuroscience Conference, San Diego, CA.
Ramsey, A.N., & Pearce, A.R. (April, 2005). Darwinism versus feminism: A theoretical debate. Arkansas
Symposium for Psychology Students, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR and Undergraduate
Scholars Day, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR.
Ramsey, A.N. (April, 2006). Whats Hot and Whats Not When Choosing a Romantic Partner. Southwestern
Psychological Association, Austin, Texas.
Pearce, A.R., Ramsey, A.N., Chuikova, T., & Galyautdinova, S. (July, 2006). A new POSITIVE outlook on mate
preferences in the United States and Russia. 26th International Congress of Applied Psychology,
Athens, Greece.

UNIVERSITY HONORS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Magna Cum Laude (2006)
Presidential Scholarship (2002-2006)
National Deans List (2002-2006)
Presidents List (2002-2006)
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2003-2006)
ASU Society for Neuroscience, President (2004-2006)
Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience, member (2004-2006)
Psi-Chi Honors Psychology Club, Treasurer (2004-2006)
Whos Who Among American Colleges and Universities (2005)
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Treasurer (2003)
REFERENCES
CATHY DONALDSON, University Supervisor, Harding
ERIN VALENTINE, Supervising Teacher for Internship, Bentonville Public Schools

901-848-6431
479-366-3450

STACEY HARRIS, Supervising Teacher for Internship, Bentonville Public Schools

ASHLEY TRAYNHAM, Director of Benton County Services, Ozark Guidance
DAN WALLACE, Director of Therapeutic Day Treatment, Ozark Guidance

479-435-0894
479-799-0066
479-387-2932