Eliana Yashgur
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EDUCATION
Princeton University; Princeton, NJ Graduation: June 2019
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Certificate, Cognitive Science)
GPA: 3.5 / Psychology GPA: 3.6
EXPERIENCE
Chegg; Remote July 2018 -
Serve as a tutor for college students in introductory psychology and statistics. Help with clarifying concepts, explaining how to solve problems in homework assignments, and instructing students in the use of R statistical programming language.
Independent Research Thesis; Princeton, NJ.September 2018 - May 2019
Designed and performed a study manipulating construal of leadership (responsibility-oriented versus opportunity-oriented) to measure socially responsible decision-making. Used various techniques including exploratory factor analysis, regression analysis, and 3-way analysis of variance to analyze data. Advised by Dr. Susan Fiske of Princeton University’s Department of Psychology and the Kahneman-Treisman Center for Behavioral Science and Public Policy.
Socio-Cognitive Processes Laboratory; Princeton, NJ October 2016 - June 2019
As a research assistant, collected and analyzed data for experiments on the formation and development of collective memories, and on cognition in social networks using SoPHIE (Software Platform for Human Interaction Experiments). Participated in analysis and critique of experimental design along with the research team.
The McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning, Princeton University; Princeton, NJ
September 2018 - May 2019
Provide remedial tutoring help for Statistics for Social Science (WWS 200), a prerequisite course for students in the politics and sociology majors at Princeton University. Provide conceptual clarification about course material, and assist with exam preparation and programming in R.
Mayberg Foundation; Chevy Chase, MD July - August 2018
Compiled literature review on educational models based on intrinsic motivation, and subsequently advised on the creation of innovative social-emotional learning models designed to empower students to make their education relevant for the challenges of the twenty-first century.
Good Judgment, Inc.; New York, NY June - July 2017
Assisted in the proposal of evidence-based solutions for nonprofit and commercial clients using behavioral science through the CREATE research project. Consulted remotely to develop methods to enhance decision-making, enabling people to better understand the evidence and assumptions that inform their conclusions.
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Commencement Committee, Yearbook Coordinator; Princeton, NJ October 2018 - May 2019
Human Values Forum, Member; Princeton, NJ September 2017 - May 2019
Cognitive Science Society, Academic Events Chair; Princeton, NJ October 2015 - January 2017
MISC. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Data analysis (R, Microsoft Excel); research methods; proficient in spoken Hebrew and Russian; educational curriculum development, organizational research.
