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Samantha N. Solis Royal High School Senior Culminating Project May 2014

Clinical Psychologist. Samantha N. Solis Royal High School Senior Culminating Project May 2014. Background Info. Born in Othello, WA Raised in Royal City, WA Hobbies: Dancing, choreographing, social interaction, athletics, fashion, and competition Parents: Jose & Tina Solis

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Samantha N. Solis Royal High School Senior Culminating Project May 2014

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  1. Clinical Psychologist Samantha N. Solis Royal High School Senior Culminating Project May 2014

  2. Background Info • Born in Othello, WA • Raised in Royal City, WA • Hobbies: • Dancing, choreographing, social interaction, athletics, fashion, and competition • Parents: Jose & Tina Solis • Manager at M.M.P. Orchards, Skyline Ranch • Works for Royal School District • Siblings: D.J. (24), Victoria (20), & Joshua (16)

  3. Background Info continued • Awards & Achievements: • WIAA Academic State Champion (4 years) • Student of the Month • Golf Team Most Inspirational & Most Improved Awards • Recipient of University of Rochester Frederick Douglass & Susan B. Anthony Award • Certificates of Academic Excellence (12) • Honor Roll (7 semesters) • Extracurricular Activities: • Honor Society (3 years) • Future Business Leaders of America (4 years) • Pep Club (4 years) • Tutoring (6 years) • Dance Team (4 years) • Football Cheer (3 years) • Golf Team (3 years) • Leadership Positions: • Freshman Class Treasurer • 2013 Distinguished Young Woman of Royal City Representative • FBLA Public Relations • Dance Team captain • Football Cheer captain • Golf Team captain

  4. Career Search • What interests me about this career? • I highly enjoy helping people • I believe that the brain is extremely fascinating • Required Education • High school, 4-year university, graduate school • Need an interest in people & how they think • Benefits & salary usually vary by location

  5. Skills and Abilities • Communication • Reasoning & Problem Solving Skills • Interpersonal Skills • Math & Science Abilities

  6. Career Outlook • Expected growth in the next 10 years • Washington: 17.6% • Nationally: 36.4% • Annual Mean Wage • Up to $103,000 per year • Employment Demand • Up to 18,000 openings

  7. Job Shadow 1 • Date: September 11-12, 2013 • Place: Red Rock Elementary School • Department: School Psychologist • Name of Job Shadowee: Lesa Buster • Mrs. Buster is the district school psychologist & works with kids 0-21 years old

  8. Job Specifics • Day-to-Day Activities: • Vary by school district • Assessments for academics, learning skills, social service & behavior management • Consultations and meetings with companies, parents & healthcare agencies • Specific Requirements: • Management skills • Ability to work with people of all ages

  9. Job Shadow 2 • Date: October 4th, 2013 • Place: Michelle M. White, Ph.D., & Associates • Department: Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology • Name of Job Shadowee: Dr. Michelle M. White • Dr. White owns her own practice in Spokane, WA

  10. Job Specifics • Day-to-Day Activities: • Clinical intakes • Supervising other psychologists • Scoring & interpreting • Pre-surgical evaluation • Specific Requirements: • Management skills • Adaptation to new people

  11. Real Job Application • Location: Seattle, Washington • Experience Required: • 2-5 years direct experience • Experience serving youth • Child & adolescent clinical psychology • Required Education: • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology • Salary: $87,536.00 - $109,897.00 per year • Listing: April, 10, 2014

  12. Pros and Cons • Pros: • Constantly bettering people • Always learning • Putting my favorite interests together • Very demanding • Cons: • Kids can be difficult • People may be uncooperative • Work long hours • Very demanding

  13. Conclusion • As of now, I plan on pursuing this career • Attending University of Washington in the fall • Psychology major • Specialty in pediatric clinical neuropsychology

  14. Alternative Career • Physical Therapist • Rehabilitates people to return them to their best physical potential • Need experience with people • Required Education • High school, 4-year university, graduate school • What interests me about this career? • I still associate with people & help them • More physical than mental • Personal experience in physical therapy • Current job opening: • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center in Chula Vista, California

  15. Civic/Community Service • Psychology Internship • 2nd Grade Reading, Math, & ESL • Adopt-A-Street Litter Pick Up • RHS Dance Team adopted Ahlers Road • McKinney Vento homeless program • Read to children at Public Library • Washed local business windows

  16. References • Buster, Lesa. Personal Interview. 11 Sep. 2013. • White, Michelle M. Personal Interview. 04 Oct. 2013. • Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes193031.htm. 03 Apr. 2014. • Sharp Healthcare in San Diego. https://jobs.sharp.com/jobdetails.asp?apply=yes&job_number=55061&sourcename=Indeed. 03 April. 2014. • Clip Art. Microsoft Windows XP. 20 Apr. 2014. • Google. Youthful Horizons. 20 Apr. 2014.

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