Shruthi Manjunath

sim5278@psu.edu
(509) 830-3779
Home Address:
301 A Grubb
University Park, PA 16802

School Address:
The Pennsylvania State University
226 CEDAR Building
University Park, PA 16802

Graduate Education
The Pennsylvania State University
Doctoral Candidate in School Psychology

Anticipated graduation: June 2016

The Pennsylvania State University

M.Ed. School Psychology
PA certified School Psychologist

May 2012
February 2014 - Present

Undergraduate Education
Whitman College
B.A. Psychology and Pre-medical

May 2009
Clinical/Practical Experience

Practicum Student
July 2014 August 2014
The Meadows Psychiatric Hospital, Centre Hall, PA
Observed group therapy sessions on the stabilization unit of the hospital. Observed individual
therapy sessions, family therapy sessions, group therapy sessions and meetings discussing
patients progress and treatment plan on the children and adolescent units of the hospital.
Facilitated group and individual therapy sessions with patients on the children and adolescent
units of the hospital. Completed psychosocial assessments with patients on the children and
adolescent units of the hospital.
Assessment Practicum Student
May 2014
Bellwood-Antis School District, Myers Elementary, Bellwood-Antis Middle, Bellwood-Antis High,
Bellwood, PA
Conducted various cognitive, behavioral, and academic psychoeducational assessments for 1
week under the supervision of a certified school psychologist and fourth-year graduate student
for school-aged clients with academic, behavioral, and/or socioemotional concerns.
Assessment Practicum Student Supervisor
May 2014
Bellwood-Antis School District, Myers Elementary, Bellwood-Antis Middle, Bellwood-Antis High,
Bellwood, PA
Supervised a first-year graduate student clinician and a fourth-year graduate student clinician
as they assessed school-aged clients with academic, behavioral, and/or socioemotional concerns,
under the supervision of a certified school psychologist. Supervised the administration and
scoring of various cognitive and academic psychoeducational assessments. Supervised the
administration of various behavioral psychoeducational assessments. Provided detailed feedback
regarding the student clinicians performance throughout the assessment process.
Practicum Student

February 2014 May 2014

State College Area School District, Helping Elementary At-Risk to Succeed (HEARTS), State College,
PA
Conducted observations, attended group therapy sessions of students with academic, behavioral,
and/or socioemotional concerns, attended meetings with staff regarding students progress, and
participated in a multidisciplinary team meeting. Assisted with psychoeducational
evaluations. Administered, scored and interpreted a multitude of cognitive, academic, and
behavioral assessments, as well as, assisted with psychoeducational evaluation reports and wrote
a reevaluation report. All the above activities were conducted under the supervision of a certified
school psychologist.
Student Supervisor, CEDAR Clinic
October 2013 February 2014
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Supervised two second-year graduate student clinicians as they performed a comprehensive
psychoeducational evaluation for a school-aged client with academic and socioemotional
difficulties, under the supervision of a licensed school psychologist. Supervised the planning,
administering, scoring, and interpretation of psychoeducational assessments, as well as, oversaw
interviews given and the completion of the psychoeducational report. Provided detailed feedback
regarding the student clinicians performance throughout the evaluation process.
Practicum Student
August 2012 May 2013
State College Area School District, Radio Park Elementary, State College, PA
Implemented reading interventions for students who had reading difficulties under the Response
to Instruction and Intervention (RTII) model and implemented AIMSweb progress monitoring
assessments. Conducted observations, attended multidisciplinary team meetings, and attended
instructional support team meetings. Assisted with psychoeducational evaluations. Administered,
scored and interpreted a multitude of cognitive, academic, and behavioral assessments, as well as,
assisted with the writing of psychoeducational evaluation reports. All the above activities were
done under the supervision of a certified school psychologist.
Student Clinician, CEDAR Clinic
September 2011 - May 2012
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Conducted comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations for school-aged clients and an adult
client with academic, behavioral, and/or socioemotional concerns under the supervision of
licensed school psychologists and fourth-year graduate students. Planned, administered, scored
and interpreted various cognitive, behavioral, and academic assessments. Conducted interviews,
conducted observations, wrote psychoeducational reports and provided feedback to the clients
and parents.
Assessment Practicum Student
August 2010 - May 2011
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
West Branch School District, West Branch Elementary, Morrisdale, PA
Administered, scored and interpreted various cognitive, behavioral, and academic
psychoeducational assessments. Conducted various cognitive, academic, and behavioral
psychoeducational assessments for 1 week under the supervision of a certified school
psychologist and fourth- year graduate student for school-aged students with academic,
behavioral, and/or socioemotional concerns.
Reading Tutor
November 2010 - December 2010
Bellefonte Area School District, Bellefonte Elementary, Bellefonte, PA
Tutored a first grade student with reading difficulties.

Psychiatry Intern
December 2008 January 2009
Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, PA
Observed therapy sessions for patients in the Geriatric, Adult and Pediatric Psych Wards. Gained
knowledge regarding the diagnosis of various psychiatric disorders, including major depressive,
anxiety, obsessive compulsive, borderline personality, attention deficit and others. Learned about
the treatment of various disorders, including ECT, Zoloft, Halogen, Lunesta and others. Was
supervised by a board certified psychiatrist.
Research Experience
Research Assistant, Dr. Daniel F. Perkins
September 2014 Present
College of Education, Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education
Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Participated in meetings that analyzed the selection, implementation and evaluation of different
programs created to enhance military family readiness, well-being, and resilience. Conducted
extensive research on the effectiveness of certain programs implemented to assess well-being of
military personnel and their families. Conducted the management of data. Learned about the
wide-range of family and mental health issues that occur within this population.
Dissertation Research, Dr. James C. DiPerna
January 2014 Present
College of Education, School Psychology
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Structural Analysis of the Academic Competence Evaluation Scales-Student Form
(ACES-SF) in the Middle Grades
Research Assistant, Dr. Emilie Smith and Dr. Beverly J. Vandiver
January 2012 May 2014
College of Health and Human Development, Human Development and Family Studies
LEGACY together afterschool project
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Participated in research meetings on the implementation and evaluation of after school programs.
Conducted extensive research on academic self-efficacy, prosocial behavior, school
connectedness, and ethnic identity. Wrote the literature review and method section of two
manuscripts. Conducted the analysis and management of data. Helped collect data through survey
administration.
Predissertation Research, Dr. Beverly J. Vandiver
August 2010 May 2012
College of Education, School Psychology
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Testing the Factor Structure of the Student Authorship Questionnaire
Graduate Assistant, Dr. Beverly J. Vandiver
August 2010 December 2010
College of Education, School Psychology
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Conducted extensive research on cheating and plagiarism studies. Collaborated with faculty to
create journal article topics. Planned for and requested IRB approval in order to conduct research.
Senior Thesis Research, Dr. Walter T. Herbranson
August 2008 May 2009
Psychology
Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA
The Effects of Transdermal Nicotine on the Memory of Healthy, Nonsmoking College Students

Teaching Experience
Teaching Assistant, Dr. Shirley A. Woika
August 2014 Present
College of Education, School Psychology
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Taught about topics related to the major theories and research on the development and
explanation of individual differences and how those differences influence the education of
school-age children. Graded assignments and provided feedback to students. Held office hours for
students who needed additional assistance.
Professional Presentations
Manjunath, S.N., Shah, M. B., & Vandiver, B.J. (2013, July). Factor structure of adolescent time attitude
scale in multiethnic youth. Poster presented at the 121st Annual Convention of the American
Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.
Manjunath, S. N., Vandiver, B. J., & Smith, E. P. (2013, May). Relations between ethnic pride, school
connectedness, academic self-efficacy, and prosocial behavior in urban elementary children.
Poster presented at the Society for Prevention Research 21st Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.
Manjunath, S. N. & Vandiver, B. J. (2012, March). Testing the factor structure of the student authorship
questionnaire. Poster presented at the 2012 Great Lakes Counseling Psychology Conference,
West Lafayette, IN.
Manjunath, S. N. (2009, April). The effects of transdermal nicotine on the memory of healthy,
nonsmoking college students. Poster presented at the Whitman College Undergraduate
Conference, Walla Walla, WA.
Professional Affiliations
American Psychological Association, Student Affiliate
National Association of School Psychologists, Student Member

September 2010 December 2011;

May 2014 - Present
October 2013 - Present

Honors
Golden Key International Honor Society
Whitman College Scholarship
Academic Distinction, Whitman College

August 2011 Present

August 2005 May 2009
August 2005 August 2006;
August 2007 - May 2009