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Abbey Hackleman

Leuven

Summary

Meticulous research professional and compassionate social worker offers strong background in sociological and psychological discourse. Versed in researching and analyzing societal origins and behaviors. Dedicated and dependable individual with strengths in communication and emotional intelligence.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Registered Behavioral Technician

Behavior Analysis Center for Autism
Fishers, Indiana, USA
04.2023 - 08.2024
  • Trained in working with children with Autism.
  • Supported clients with rehabilitation and socialization in community settings.
  • Reported on clients' progress to evaluate service impact.
  • Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.

Mental Health Technician

Valley Oaks Health
Lafayette, USA
05.2020 - 08.2022
  • Supported people living in mental health group home for 20-40 hours a week.
  • Encouraged development of residences’ independent living and social skills.
  • Developed and championed accessible, practical solutions for recurring problems faced by service users.
  • Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.

Education

MS - Sociology, Culture and Society

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
09.2023 -

BS - Psychology, Research-Focused Honors

Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana
08.2018 - 12.2022

Semester Abroad - Law and Criminology

Vrije Universiteit
Amsterdam, Netherlands
08.2022 - 12.2022

Research Experience

Social Science Honors Program, F2023-presnet

KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

· Participating in seminar exploring interdisciplinary approaches to the topic of identity

· Conducting research project with colleagues


Independent  Research Project, F2021-S2022, Advisor: Dr. David McElhattan

Purdue  University, West Lafayette, IN, USA

· Practiced formulating an IRB   proposal and creating a research plan

· Working draft of paper “Maddening the Criminal   and Criminalizing the Mad: Reentering the Prisoner in a Neoliberal, Psychiatric State”


Research Focused Honors Program, F2020-S2022, Advisor: Dr. Susan Sangha
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA

  • Learned how to conduct an independent empirical project through seminar courses and mentorship from faculty
  • Completed steps for publication


Research Assistant, S2020, Advisor: Dr. David Purpura
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA

  • Read journal articles regarding child development and early math skills
  • Transcribed reading sessions between parents and their children

Accomplishments

Hackleman, Abbey, Muhja Ibrahim, Kevin Shim, and Susan Sangha. 2022. “Interaction of Stress and Alcohol on Discriminating Fear from Safety and Reward in Male and Female Rats.” Psychopharmacology, 1-13 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-022-06206-5


Law & Society Association Undergraduate Student Paper Prize “Functional Confinement”

Timeline

MS - Sociology, Culture and Society

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
09.2023 -

Registered Behavioral Technician

Behavior Analysis Center for Autism
04.2023 - 08.2024

Semester Abroad - Law and Criminology

Vrije Universiteit
08.2022 - 12.2022

Mental Health Technician

Valley Oaks Health
05.2020 - 08.2022

BS - Psychology, Research-Focused Honors

Purdue University
08.2018 - 12.2022
Abbey Hackleman