Micah Tunstall
REACT Lab, Appalachian State University
Boone
3
Languages
1
year of professional experience
Detail-oriented psychology graduate with experience supporting graduate-level research projects, conducting literature reviews, and assisting in with data collection, interpretation, and implementation. Interested in understanding individual differences and advancing evidence-based, individualized mental health care through the integration of psychological research and clinical practice.
Work History
Lead Research Assistant
9 Months- Conducted literature searches and reviewed scholarly articles to identify relevant research, enhancing support for graduate student projects.
- Developed research questionnaires and surveys using Qualtrics.
- Prepared presentations to effectively communicate research findings and literature insights related to rural and underserved populations.
- Assisted with participant sessions for an ongoing mindfulness experiment, including recording and coding research data.
- Reviewed and edited thesis materials for accuracy, including verifying references, checking formatting, revising tables, and recalculating percentages.
- Collaborated with graduate student researchers, facilitating research-related tasks to streamline thesis development process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
- Dean's List: Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024.
- Chancellor's List: Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026
- Honors: Cum Laude (Final GPA: 3.5)
- Activities: Member, Psi Chi International Honor Society
Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) Training - Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Roughly completed 23 hours of coursework (as of October 2026)
- Mastered the foundational principles of ABA and evidence-based behavioral interventions.
- Gaining proficiency in behavioral measurement and data collection techniques to accurately track a client's progress.
- Developing an understanding of behavior reduction plans and identifying functions of behavior.
Skills
Survey development
Data gathering
Mixed methods research
Research methodology
Quantitative research
Statistical analysis
Data analysis
Analytical skills
Critical thinking
Interpersonal communication
Detail-oriented
Teamwork
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language (ASL)
Limited Working
Timeline
Lead Research Assistant
REACT Lab, Appalachian State University
08.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) Corp
Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) Training from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
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