Alejandro Rafael Armenta

2805 Bynan Dr. Apt.105 323.640.4000

Ypsilanti, MI. armentaa@umich.edu

EDUCATION

University of Michigan, School of Public Health Ann Arbor, MI

Masters of Public Health in Health Behavior and Health Education Expected: April 2020

California State University, Dominguez Hills Carson, CA

Bachelors of Arts in Psychology May 2017
• (Cum Laude)
• Minor: Heath Science

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Human Services Lab, California State University, Dominguez Hills Carson, CA

Research Assistant August 2017- Present
Research Advisor: Dr. Hannah Nguyen
• Coded data from mental health provider’s interviews, using Dedoose.
• Worked with other researchers to find additional themes within interviews that might have not been coded or
thought of.
• Contributed to monthly meetings regarding mental health research project by providing updates on coding,
transcriptions, literature reviews, and codebook.
• Researched reports and scientific articles related to older Vietnamese American adults seeking mental health
services.
• Wrote the introduction of the manuscript and provided presentation advice for the preparation for a research
conference.
• Analyzed data from the coded transcribed interviews from Dedoose.

Department of Social Sciences, University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA

Lead Research Assistant June 2016- May 2017
Research Advisor: Dr. Jeanett Castellanos
• Transcribed various interviews
• Created various documents for research purposes: questionnaire, demographic sheet, interview guide
• Developed one research proposal in which I provided a timeline for the completion of the project and included
background, research questions, methods, purpose of study, budget, and data analysis.
• Calculated appropriate funds for the project
Department of Psychology, Cerritos College Norwalk, CA
Student Researcher January 2014-May 2014
Researcher Advisor: Dr. Kimberley J. Duff
• Designed and created a study on memory recall
• Coordinate weekly meetings to receive updates on the research assignment and to create a to-do list.
• Created various documents for research purposes: questionnaire, demographic face sheet
• Review several scholarly articles: literature review
• Scheduled and conducted meetings with school officials to discuss the project and IRB procedures
• Learned IRB protocol, traveled to participants, ran & debriefed participants
• Recruited participants from various academic departments at Cerritos College
 TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Upward Bound Math/Science – Compton College, Compton, CA
Associate Teacher (Short term) June 2018- August 2018
Subject(s): Biology and Integrative Math
• Developed lessons plans around The California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS) and California
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.
• Ensured classroom management by setting rules and limits
• Attended weekly teacher meetings to update program coordinator about students’ progress or future plans.
• Developed labs in order for students to get hands on experience with biology content covered in the course.
• Administered and developed quizzes and exams to evaluate student’s skills and knowledge.

Ann Arbor Public Schools Ann Arbor, MI

Substitute Teacher (Short/Long Term) October 2017- May 2018
Subject(s): Mathematics, Science, Reading, English, Physical Education, History
• Developed lesson plans in accordance with plans left by previous teacher
• Provided instruction in various subjects: Mathematics, English, Physical Education, Science, Reading
• Ensured classroom management by setting rules and limits
• Remained Available for long-term substitution needs in various classrooms

PRESENTATIONS

Armenta, A.R., Peraza, G., Nguyen, H. (2017 October). Exploring Mental Health Providers’ Perspectives on Culturally
Responsive Care for Vietnamese Older Adults. Research was presented at the annual conference for the Asian American
Psychological Association (AAPA) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Peraza, G., Armenta, A.R., Nguyen, H. (2017, February). Culturally Sensitive Mental Health Care for Vietnamese Older Adults:
A Qualitative Study of Mental Health Providers’ Perspective. Research was presented at the annual Student Research Day
conference at California State University, Dominguez Hills, in Carson, California.

AWARDS

University of Michigan, School of Public Health Scholarship March 2018

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Graduate Writing Institute for Excellence, Research Travel Scholarship October 2017
California State University, Dominguez Hills

Dean’s List December 2016

California State University, Dominguez Hills

SERVICE

Asian American Psychological Association Annual National Conference Las Vegas, NV

Volunteer October 2017
Welcomed presenters, researchers and other professionals to the conference. Collaborated with other volunteers to get
individuals settled with registration. Answered any questions or concerns that individuals had during the conference. Helped
set up and prepare any materials needed for presenters or other professionals.

SKILLS
Languages
• Primary Language: English (fluent) Secondary Language: Spanish (fluent)
Computer
• SPSS, Dedoose