KAREN EASH

805 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 (262) 370-5153 eashk@carleton.edu

EDUCATION
Carleton College, Northfield, MN 2009-present Candidate for B.A. degree in June 2013 Psychology Major, Neuroscience Concentrator, Advanced Certificate in German GPA 3.8 Relevant coursework: Principles of Psychology; Measurement and Data Analysis; Sleep and Dreaming; Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Behavioral Neuroscience; Psychology of Language; Cross-Cultural Psychology; Growing up Cross-Culturally; Genes, Evolution and Development; Neurobiologically-motivated behaviors; Language and the Brain; Human Physiology; LGBTQ Studies

STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE

AFS Intercultural Programs, Knigslutter, Germany 2008-2009 Lived with a host family for six months Studied at Gymnasium Julianum Helmstedt, courses and assignments completed in German Traveled throughout Germany and to France Carleton German Language and Literature Program, Berlin, Germany 2012 Lived in an apartment with a German housemate Completed coursework in German Language and Literature; courses taught in German by native speakers Traveled throughout Germany and to Austria and Hungary

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Special Education Instructor and Mentor, YMCA, Oconomowoc, WI 2007-2009 Teach swimming lessons to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Run activities at an after-school program for middle and high school-aged students with disabilities. Counselor, Camp Anokijig, Plymouth, WI 2006-2010 Supervise and mentor kids ages 7-16: facilitate activities, teach classes, and resolve conflicts. Student Wellness Advocate, Carleton College, Northfield, MN 2010-present Create, organize and run campus-wide informational programs about sexual health, stress coping, substance abuse, and nutrition. Horsemanship Director, Camp Anokijig, Plymouth, WI 2011-2013 Manage a team of 10-12 staff; develop schedules, evaluate staff, create and approve lesson plans, supervise and help out with daily tasks. Work directly with students (ages 7-15) and community members: lead trail rides, teach riding lessons, and handle financial transactions. Equine management: write nutrition plans, help with daily feeding, perform general health care, fit and repair tack items, supervise vet and farrier visits, and complete correctional training. Cognitive Psychology Research Assistant, Carleton College, Northfield, MN 2011- present Assist in question development, study design, stimuli production, and experiment conduction. Read relevant literature and participate in discussions concerning current issues relevant to the lab. Monkey Care Assistant, Carleton College, Northfield, MN 2012- present Clean cages, feed monkeys, and keep records Facilitate life enrichment programs and behavioral testing experiment conduction.

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LEADERSHIP/INVOLVEMENT
Choreographer, EBONY II Dance Organization Choreograph and participate in dances each term Co-leader, CHELSEA 11:17 Sketch Theater Group Schedule, advertise, and facilitate meetings Participant: Carleton Martial Arts Club, Equestrian Team, Orchestra and Chamber Music, German Club, Dining Board AIDS and HIV Awareness Club Volunteer experience: German Tutor (1 year), Summer secretarial work (2 years), One time events with Carleton Volunteer Association (2 years)

AWARDS/HONORS
National Honor Society Member Princeton Book Club of Wisconsin Annual Book Award Winner Executive Women International Scholarship Finalist Writing Portfolio Exemplary Status Award Sigma Xi Member Carleton Chapter 2007-2009 2008 2008 2010 2012

SKILLS
CPR, first aid, and lifeguard certified Proficient in Microsoft Office Proficient in German Experience working with non-human primates