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About Me

I am a doctoral student at the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. My research interests are the role of technology in social work, the effects of information communications technologies (ICTs) such as the Internet and email, poverty and class, aging, social informatics, socioeconomic development, public policy, and community practice.

I founded my first business, EditMyManuscript.com, to help college students and faculty members with basic editing services including proofreading, grammar-checking, spelling-checking, checking for other typographic errors, and general formatting help. I edit school papers, manuscripts, dissertations, etc. I also offer APA formatting help.

Work History

Salem State College
Visiting Lecturer
January 2008 to Present
Courses Taught:
• SWK 101 – The Profession of Social Work (Spring 2009)
• SWK 200 – Social Service Volunteer Practicum (Spring 2010)
• SWK 380 – Research Methods in Social Work (Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2010)
• SWK 410 – Social Policy (Spring 2009)
• SWK 855R – Research Lab (Fall 2009)
• SWK 856R – Research Lab (Spring 2010)

Boston College - Charlestown Connects
Research Assistant
January 2008 to Present
• Develop and conduct evaluation research plan with Boston College team
• Conduct literature reviews
• Collect and analyze secondary data
• Analyze qualitative interview data
• Collaborate on writing research reports

Center for the Study of Home and Community Life
Research Assistant
July 2007 to June 2008
• Edit "Developing and Implementing Self-Direction Programs and Policies: A Handbook." Available online:
http://www.cashandcounseling.org/resources/handbook

Veronica Smith Senior Center
Senior Advocate
April 2006 to December 2007
• Respond to the needs of seniors at the Senior Center and in their homes
• Provide information & referral services to seniors and their caretakers
• Responsible for visiting homebound seniors to provide and/or assist them in completing applications for government related benefits and other community services
• Secure necessary documents and resources to complete application processes
• Make referrals for appropriate services
• Develop program to tutor seniors on computer use
• Distribute Taxi Discount Coupons to eligible seniors
• Maintain current files on government benefits, health care and housing rules and regulations, community elder services and other issues effecting elders and their needs
• Complete all home visit and client appointment reports, statistics and paperwork within program guidelines and agency policy (monthly)
• Assist staff and volunteers in Senior Center programs, events and office duties.