Stephanie Duncker

73 Hawthorne Ave.
Glen Ridge NJ 07028
Cell: (646)867-0806
Stephanie.Duncker@Gmail.com

OBJECTIVE:

Research position examining the effects of social interactions upon different populations

EDUCATION:

Bachelors of Arts, Philosophy, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Fl. April 2008
Masters of Arts, Philosophy, University of Memphis, Expected August 2011

EDUCATION AT OTHER INSTITUIONS:

Intensive German summer study, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

SKILLS

− Proficiency in written and spoken Spanish

− Knowledge of written and spoken German
− Excellent communication and written skills as well as organizational skills
− In depth knowledge of various philosophical systems, especially in regards to contemporary philosophy of
mind & cognitive science
− Extensive experience using a variety of databases, ability to quickly learn new ones.
− Adept at working with high-risk populations
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

− Childcare at The Boy’s and Girl’s Club. Concord, NH 1998-2000.

− Childcare at Girl’s Inc., a local non-profit organization set on raising the self-esteem for local girls.
Concord, NH- 1999-2000
− Paper work, filing and data entry for SPCA. Concord, NH- 1998-2000
− Childcare at Baby-land- a daycare center in a homeless shelter. Newark NJ- 2000-2002
− Philosophical Horizons program at the Barbara K. Lipman Pre-school- 2011

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Canvasser Florida ACORN, Tallahassee, Fl. January 2004 – May 2004

Petitioned and canvassed for Minimum wage as well as registered voters

Canvasser, Tallahassee Voter Participation Project, Tallahassee, Fl. May 2004- Oct 2004
Registered Low Income Voters

Program Specialist 211 Big Bend, Tallahassee, Fl- January 2006-April 2008
 Counseled callers in crisis, provided valuable information on medical concerns and state social programs via the
Florida HIV/AIDS hotline and the Family Health Line. Also navigated information and referral databases,
performed assorted clerical duties, acted as supervisor from February 2007-April 2008

Contact Paralegal NYC Law Dept. New York, NY- June 2008-February 2009
Performed various administrative duties, including filing paperwork, receiving and placing calls, photocopied
and scanned documents for the lawyers and also prepared draft responses. Also performed extensive research for
cases, worked with lawyers to prepare motions, exhibits and other documents.

Graduate Assistant, University of Memphis. Memphis, TN- August 2009-May 2011

Proctored examinations, graded papers and examinations, provided faculty support, performed administrative
tasks mainly involving maintaining records, tutored students outside formal classes.

TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS:

− 100 hours of crisis counselor training, 2006

− 50 hours of HIV, AIDS & STD counseling training
− 50 hours of Parental/pre-natal care counseling training
− Alliance of Information and Referral Systems Certification, 2007
− American Association of Suicidology Certification
− TEFL certification (in progress)

ACTIVITIES & HONORS:

- Board Member, The Center for Participant Education, 2004

- Publicist, The Environmental Service Program, 2005
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 2006
- W.E.B. Dubois Honor Society, 2006
- Office Of Multicultural Affairs Recognition Certificate, 2006
- “Rookie of the Year” 2006, 211 Big Bend
- Iris Marion Young Scholar, 2008
- presented at the Ida B. Wells Conference, Memphis TN 2008
- University of Memphis Diversity fellow, 2009
- Recipient of Bornblum Travel Award at the University of Memphis, 2010

REFERENCES

available upon request