Leigh Weisbach

OBJECTIVE
To obtain greater understanding and education of research through employment and Graduate studies.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology
Northwest Missouri State University (NWMSU), Maryville, MO

Minor: General Business

Expected Spring 2016

Major GPA: 4.0/4.0

RESEARCH PROJECTS
Principal Investigator - Eyewitness Accounts, Northwest Missouri State University
Fall 2014 - Present
Conducted undergraduate research through NWMSU Social Science Research Group (SSRG) on the
persuasion of detailed eyewitness accounts on perception of protagonists.
Utilized fundamental knowledge of research to design an original research project with a partner and
analyzed prior research.
Administered and supervised a survey to over 50 participants, collected data was analyzed using SPSS.
Presented at the Great Plains Students Psychology Convention in March 2015 and received first place for
poster presentation.
Principle Investigator - Masculinity in Pink, Northwest Missouri State University
Fall 2014 - Present
Worked with a professor through an internship to study the effect of pink on masculinity in a classroom.
Constructed an original experiment, examined possible methodologies through prior research.
Coordinated and collected survey data from over 100 participants.
Presented findings at the Great Plains Students Psychology Convention in March 2015 and received second
place for poster presentation.

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Professor Assistant, Northwest Missouri State University
Spring 2014 - Present
Worked under Dr. Leach-Steffens to develop lesson plans which were presented for collaboration and
revision prior to administration.
Supervised and taught classes of 25 students over the topic of life insurance.
Guided the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the
lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.
Produced and enhanced through professor inspection a portfolio, similar to a ten-year portfolio.
A+ ~ Staley High School English & Math Depts. ~ Kansas City, MO
Volunteer Tutor
Fall 2010 - Spring 2012
Provided tutoring services to students with a variety of learning styles and ability levels.
Coordinated meetings with teachers to encompass all objectives of the course.
Provided assessment of strengths and weaknesses in students knowledge of curriculum through
constructive feedback to tailor each session to each students need.
Served as a source of encouragement and support by fostering proper study skills, note taking, organization
and time management.
Sales Associate, Dollar General, Kansas City, MO
Spring 2014- Present
Exhibit effective oral and interpersonal communication skills facilitating the understanding of safety policies
and customer satisfaction.
Maximize profitability, customer satisfaction, and teamwork, while protecting company assets through
associate leadership opportunities.
Stock merchandise adequately to set or maintain plan-o-grams and programs.

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Current Activities:
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
National Honor Society- Phi Eta Sigma
Mu Chapter of Alpha Chi- National College Honor Society
Social Science Research Group (SSRG)

Past Activities:
Business Women of MO
TOMS
Cinema Society