KAREN LINVILLE BAKER 37 Crownpointe Cove, Jackson, Tennessee 38305 (731) 616 2636 klinvilleb@gmail.com EDUCATION Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, University of Memphis Dec. 1992 Dissertation: An Analysis of the Impact of Self Monitoring Style on the Counseling Relationship M.S. Counseling & Personnel Services, University of Memphis Aug. 1988 B.S. Psychology, English (minor), University of Tennessee, Knoxville May 1985 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Senior Lecturer Psychology August 2014 present University of Memphis Lambuth, Jackson TN Courses taught: Abnormal Psychology; Alcohol, Drugs, and Behavior; Intro to Clinical Psychology; General Psychology; Health Psychology; Legal/Forensic Psychology; Psychology of Gender; and Psychology of Personality. Adjunct Psychology Instructor September 2011 May 2014 Jackson State Community College, Jackson TN Courses taught: Abnormal Psychology, General Psychology, and Lifespan Psychology. Adjunct Psychology Instructor January 2009 May 2011 Lambuth University, Jackson TN Courses taught: Abnormal Psychology, Clinical Counseling Psychology, Cognitive and Intellectual Development in Early Childhood, Cognitive Psychology, General Psychology, History and Systems of Psychology, and Theories of Personality. Adjunct Psychology Instructor September 1992 May 1993 Forsyth Tech Community College, Winston Salem NC Courses taught: The Psychology of Helping Relationships and Personality Development. Co taught "Cross Cultural Awareness", a workshop designed to increase awareness of issues international students face when matriculating at American universities. Conducted Interpersonal Skills Workshops with Resident Advisors. Co taught " Life after Duke: Balancing Career and Personal Life, a house course designed to explore career options and the influence of gender role socialization on life choices".
Teaching Assistant January 1990 July 1990 Counseling Psychology Program Co taught Master's level career counseling classes utilizing role plays to demonstrate appropriate counseling techniques and facilitated class exploration of timely real world topics related to career development. Teaching Assistant January 1986 June 1986 Knoxville City Schools Inskip Elementary, Knoxville TN Designed and carried out learning activities for physically and mentally disabled children, conducted educational assessments and taught functional and daily living skills with goal of preparing students for mainstreaming into a traditional classroom environment. CLINICAL/COUNSELING EXPERIENCE Interim Director of College Counseling Center August 1991 December 1991 Guilford College, Greensboro NC Provided crisis and short term counseling to undergraduate students. Counseled university students regarding a variety of personal, interpersonal, and academic issues. Performed intake, evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, and crisis intervention on campus. Designed and led twelve week interpersonal therapy group for undergraduate/graduate level students. Designed and implemented a therapy group targeting students with interpersonal skills deficits. Psychology Extern September 1989 July 1990 Northeast Community Mental Health Center Adult Outpatient Unit, Memphis TN Conducted intake, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapy with individuals, couples, and families in emergency, crisis intervention, short and long term intervention modalities. Practicum Counselor January 1988 May 1988 Center for Student Development Career Counseling Unit Counseled with students concerning career development issues. Utilized vocational assessments to help students identify and integrate personal qualities with the requirements of specific job opportunities.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Conducted a study of factors which contribute to students' solicitation of Duke University mental health professionals for course withdrawal. Assessed candidates for Duke University Public Safety Officers through administration and interpretation of the "Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory" (MMPI) and the "Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Revised" (WAIS R). Graduate Research Assistant January 1989 June 1989 Center for the Study of Higher Education Coordinated institutional research project on student outcomes assessment at the University of Memphis. Conducted on site focus groups with the community for validation of Cumberland University mission statement. Collected, analyzed, compiled, and reported data to formulate recommendations for change in Cumberland University's name and mission statement. Group Counselor (practicum) September 1987 December 1988 Counseling Psychology Program Researched and presented paper on group applications for career counseling with the college population. Clinical Psychology Researcher (practicum) January 1987 December 1988 Psychology Department Assisted in planning research project studying the effects of insomnia on daytime sleepiness. Collected and coded data for sleep project. TESTING EXPERIENCE Testing Technician August 1987 May 1989 Center for Student Development Administered and scored institutional and National educational tests including TOEFL, MAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT as well as a variety of other assessment instruments. Scored personality and vocational assessments for the Career and Personal Counseling Units. Coordinated the administration of the "ACT College Outcomes Measures Project".
CONSULTING/OUTREACH EXPERIENCE Interim Director of College Counseling Center August 1991 December 1991 Guilford College, Greensboro NC Coordinated programming and outreach within the University community and to parents/families. Career Development Center Conducted "Self Assessment and Identifying Career Direction", a two part career workshop designed to facilitate career exploration and planning by assisting students in clarifying career interests and values. Conducted "Occupational Goals, Reflection, and Exploration: (OGRE), a two part career exploration group utilizing the "Self Directed Search, Occupations and Majors Finders, Dictionary of Holland Occupational Titles, and DISCOVER" career computer guidance system. Made career development presentations to staff and students. Delivered "Life After Duke" presentation to the Society of Women Engineers at Duke which addressed issues related to being a woman in a male dominated profession. Served as a consultant to the Duke University community (faculty, staff, and students' families) by providing information, referrals, and crisis intervention services. Provided programming and workshops for residence hall groups and served as a liaison between residence hall staff and Counseling and Psychological Services office. Facilitated group experience, "Learning How the Other Half Lives and Thinks", designed to explore myths and misperceptions about other gender/s and to explore gender stereotypes. Conducted peer counseling training for "PISCES" (Peer Information Service for Counseling and Education in Sexuality) and "PICAD" (Peer Information Counseling on Alcohol and Drugs) student counselors. Conducted peer counselor training for 115 Resident Assistants using role plays and group facilitation to provide information on crisis intervention, date rape, multicultural issues, and referral strategies. Implemented "Racism 101", an interactive group seminar designed to address issues of cultural diversity in the residence halls and on campus. Group Counselor (practicum) September 1987 December 1988 Counseling Psychology Program Developed and guided a task oriented group in designing a group for clients with substance abuse issues. Designed a group tasked to focus on developing communication skills and breaking down interpersonal barriers. Student Supervisor (practicum) April 1987 August 1987 Counseling and Personnel Services Department University of Memphis Memphis TN Supervised two Master's level counselors weekly including site visits to monitor counselors' work and meet with on site supervisors. Made weekly case presentations of supervisory work.
Mediator June 1987 September 1988 Memphis Pre Trial Services (Citizen's Dispute Program), Memphis TN Provided mediation services for clients with community, interpersonal, and legal complaints. Negotiated satisfactory resolution of complaints to avoid legal intervention in court and formulated contractual agreement. Conducted follow up interviews to enhance adherence to contract. Facilitated referrals. Counselor March 1987 September 1988 Y.W.C.A. Wife Abuse Shelter, Memphis TN Provided telephone counseling and crisis intervention services. Conducted intake assessments and treatment planning as well as individual and group therapy with abused women and their children. Undergraduate Psychology Research Assistant May 1984 June 1985 Psychology Department University of Tennessee, Knoxville TN Participated in study identifying classroom behaviors that could be used to distinguish hyperactive children. Assisted in research planning and training of research assistants. Performed live observations and data collections in the Knox County Public School System. EDUCATIONAL AWARDS AND HONORS Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Society in Education, Memphis State University, 1988 Magna Cum Laude Graduate, University of Tennessee, 1985 Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology, University of Tennessee, 198 2 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Counseling Association (ACA) American College Counseling Association (ACCA) American Psychological Association (APA) Association for Psychological Science (APS) National Career Development Association (NCDA) REFERENCES Scott Woods, M.S. Dean of Social and Behavioral Science Jackson State Community College CLR #113 B Jackson TN (731)424 3520 ext. 50429 swoods@jscc.edu
Cheryl Bowers, Ph.D. Senior Lecturer, Psychology University of Memphis, Lambuth, 705 Lambuth Blvd., Jackson TN Varnell Jones Hall 201 B (731) 425 1925 cbowers@memphis.edu Sheryl Kane, M.S. Assistant Director of Undergraduate Advising 2126 Raley Hall Appalachian State University Boone NC 28608 (828) 262 2703 kanesl@appstate.edu