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Rachael E. Tilka
8435 Shirley Court, Apt. 4
Portage, MI 49024
Email: rachael.e.tilka@wmich.edu
Phone: (269) 779-5092
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
September 2012-Present
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
September 2006-May 2010
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Western Michigan University Psychology Department, Kalamazoo, MI
Position: Instructor of Record
Course: Professional and Career Development
Duration: August 2012-Present
Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Douglas A. Johnson
Duties: Established and developed new course to prepare students with skills relevant to
entering graduate school and/or the workplace. Delivered lectures and provided frequent
assessment to students via examinations, assignments, demonstrations, and in-class
activities. Also provided ample and straightforward access for student-instructor
communications via office hours and telecommunications and integrated course
management with e-learning technology. Preparation for this course involved the
development of initial syllabus, creation of original exams and material, and construction
of lesson plans. Course topics included an exploration of various career paths and
opportunities available in psychology, guidelines for selection of major, strategies for
internship attainment and advancement in academia, networking methods for
employment, portfolio development and enhancement, resume development and
utilization, techniques for proper interviewing etiquette, development of a personal
statement, and Curriculum Vitae.
Western Michigan University Psychology Department, Kalamazoo, MI
Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Course: Survey of Behavior Analysis Research
Duration: July 2012-August 2012
Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Douglas A. Johnson
Duties: Assisted students in mastering a broad array of topics in behavior analysis,
provided ample and straightforward access for student-teacher communications via office
hours and telecommunications, aided students in exam preparation and concept
comprehension, administered, proctored, and graded examinations.

Michigan State University Psychology Department, East Lansing, MI
Position: Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Course: Abnormal Psychology
Duration: January 2010-May 2010
Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Jason Moser
Duties: Assisted and guided students in understanding basic concepts in Abnormal
Psychology, met with instructor weekly to collaborate on the effectiveness of various
lesson plan proposals, generated original exam questions, administered and proctored
examinations.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Michigan State University Psychology Department, East Lansing, MI
Position: Undergraduate Research Assistant
Duration: August 2009-September 2009
Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Ryan P. Bowles
Duties: Scheduled and ran participants for a variety of research projects, collected and
analyzed data, presented findings to group during weekly discussions, and suggested
techniques to increase internal validity.
PRACTICUM
Community Mental Health, Three Rivers, MI
Position: Adult Skills Instructor Intern
Duration: May 2009-August 2009
Faculty Supervisor: Stacy Bart
Duties: Lead weekly discussions educating group on the importance of healthy
decisions, arranged for specialist to visit and work one-on-one with clients to demonstrate
individual exercises for each client, worked with clients in teams and individually within
the clerical unit to assist in the development of basic mathematical and computer skills,
assessed individual diagnoses in order to work effectively with each client, participated in
wraparound meetings.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Jack’s Wholesale Windows, Schoolcraft, MI
Position: Marketing Manager
Duration: July 2010-August 2012
Supervisor: James Terstanyak
Duties: Streamlined and developed marketing department, implemented enhanced
training methodologies designed to increase employee efficiency, pinpointed deficiencies
in productivity concerning training and skill development, selected personnel and created
and conducted performance evaluations, minimized human error by collaborating with
computer specialist in redesigning departmental software, collected and processed data
assessing multimedia outlets, held weekly meetings with advertisers to discuss marketing
statistics and consider investment opportunities, motivated marketing team and prepared

members for lead processing, analyzed statistics concerning lead confirmation and
conversion rates in order to establish a systematic plan for growth and advancement, sold
largest deal of the year
Jack’s Wholesale Windows, Schoolcraft, MI
Position: Marketing Assistant
Duration: June 2006-August 2009 (Seasonal)
Duties: Confirmed appointments, assisted in the selection and training of personnel,
developed and utilized sales techniques