Human Resources Data
Resume:
Jennifer Paragas Teves
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**** **** ** ***** *****, Bel Aire, KS 67226 318-***-**** abpy8r@r.postjobfree.com www.jenniferteves.com
Human Factors specialist trained under the Visual Perception and Cognition (VPC) Lab for two years and
currently working at the Software Usability Research Lab (SURL); experienced in conducting research
related, but not limited to, testing and evaluation of websites, input and mobile devices; seeking for an
internship in a company that has an established User Research Department which would provide an
opportunity to use Human Factors principles in applied settings.
Ph.D. in Human Factors Psychology Expected Spring 2014
Education
Wichita State University, Wichita KS *HFES Accredited
M.A. in Human Factors Psychology Expected Spring 2012
Wichita State University, Wichita KS *HFES Accredited
Thesis: Collision Detection on Linear Trajectories
M.S. in Experimental Psychology Fall 2007
University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA
Thesis: Effects of Perceived Instructor Authority on the Effectiveness of Peace
Education
B.S. in Psychology emphasis on Human Services Spring 2004
Assumption College, Philippines
Graduated Summa cum Laude and Class Valedictorian
Cumulative GPA: 4.0; Psychology GPA: 4.0
User-Experience Methods
Skills
Benchmark Testing Interview Techniques
Cognitive Walkthrough Survey Design
Expert review Task Analysis
Heuristic Evaluation Usability Testing
Usability Testing
Data Logging Requirements Gathering
Data Analysis Report Writing
Design Recommendations Script Writing
Facilitation Task Development
Recruitment of Participants Testing Plan Development
Computer Skills
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Flash Morae 2.0
Adobe Photoshop mrInterview
Axure RP SPSS data software
Microsoft Office Suite of Products Visual Basic
Snagit Windows Moviemaker
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Programming Skills*
X/HTML
C++
OpenGL
*Proficiency Level: Basic
Training and Workshop Development
Designed team-building and group dynamics workshops according to the
specific goal of the organization.
Program Management
Created a project monitoring system that improved efficiency of the transfer
of information from the local level where the implementation of the program
was happening to the national level where the funding was coming from.
Human Resources Management
Managed the hiring and recruitment process; coordinated with the ad
agencies in advertising job vacancies; conducted orientation meetings for
newly-hired employees; assisted in the launch of the first annual technical
careers job fair for the Louisiana Technical College Region 8 campuses;
managed the payroll for six different campuses and one satellite campus
within the region; implemented the digital imaging of the personnel files and
developed a more efficient filing system of personnel records as part of the
State s post-Katrina efforts.
Language Skills
Filipino (proficient)
English (proficient)
German (basic)
Relevant Courses
Advanced Research Methods I & II Seminar in Perception
Industrial Ergonomics Special Investigation
Psychology Statistics Judgment & Decision Making
Principles of Human Factors Cognitive Psychology
Human Factors Psychology Sensation and Perception
Seminar in Aging & HF Biological Foundations
Seminar in Software Psychology
Office Productivity Hardware Evaluation Summer 2011
Usability
Part of a three-member team who evaluated four different set-ups of office
Testing hardware. The goal was to evaluate the usability and productivity of four different
office set-ups. Responsibilities include research design, recruitment of
participants, facilitation, data analysis, writing part of the summary report and
assisting other members in report writing.
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Website Evaluation for a University Portal Spring 2011
Part of an eight member team that evaluated the usability of the Wichita State
University Portal website. The purpose of the evaluation was to determine the
usability of the Portal for student, staff, and faculty needs. Responsibilities
included testing facilitation, task logging, error reporting, summary report and
writing report assistance.
Literature Review for an Office Productivity Hardware Evaluation Spring 2011
Part of a three-member team who conducted a literature review as a preliminary
step for an office productivity hardware evaluation. The goal was to gather
sufficient literature related to the topic of the study and to provide a literature
review and research proposal.
Expert Review for a Website Spring 2011
Part of a five-member team that evaluated St. Mary s Press test generation
application of the smp.org website. The goal of the study was to identify
potential usability issues with the test generation application and possible
recommendations for improvement to the test generation application.
Responsibilities included identifying usability and accessibility issues, summary
report and writing report assistance.
Mobile Device Speech Input Benchmarking Study Spring 2011
Part of a six member team that evaluated the speech input of three command
applications and three dictation applications. The goal of the study was to
determine which application produced the least speech input errors and is most
preferred by cellphone users. Responsibilities included collecting data, data
analysis; summary report and writing report assistance.
Mobile Device Keyboard Usability and Benchmarking Study Spring 2011
Part of a six member team that evaluated the usability of three types of
touchscreen keyboard and their autocorrect feature on two different cellphones.
The goal of the study was to determine which keyboard produced the least typing
errors and is most preferred by cellphone users. Responsibilities included testing
facilitation, collecting data, data analysis, highlight video construction; summary
report and writing report assistance.
Mobile Device Onscreen Keyboard Evaluations 2 Fall 2010
Part of a four member team that evaluated the usability of typing
performance on different on-screen keyboards. The goal of the study was to
determine which keyboard produced the least typing errors and is most preferred
by cellphone users. Responsibilities included collecting data, data analysis,
highlight video construction; summary report and writing report assistance.
Mobile Device Onscreen Keyboard Evaluations 1 Fall 2010
Part of a four member team that evaluated the usability of typing
performance on different on-screen keyboards. The goal of the study was to
determine which keyboard produced the least typing errors and is most preferred
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by cellphone users. Responsibilities included collecting data, data analysis,
highlight video construction; summary report and writing report assistance.
Mobile Device Physical Keyboard Evaluations 2 Fall 2010
Part of a four member team that evaluated the usability of typing
performance on different physical keyboards. The goal of the study was to
determine which keyboard produced the least typing errors and is most preferred
by cellphone users. Responsibilities included collecting data, data analysis,
highlight video construction; summary report and writing report assistance.
Mobile Device Physical Keyboard Evaluations 1 Fall 2010
Part of a four member team that evaluated the usability of typing
performance on different physical keyboards. The goal of the study was to
determine which keyboard produced the least typing errors and is most preferred
by cellphone users. Responsibilities included collecting data, data analysis,
highlight video construction; summary report and writing report assistance.
Keyboard Usability Study Fall 2010
(Team Member) Part of a five member team that evaluated the usability of three
types of keyboard on two different devices. The goal of the study was to
determine which keyboard produced the least typing errors and is most preferred
by physical keyboard users and touchscreen users. Responsibilities included
collecting data, data analysis, summary report assistance, and writing report.
Mennonite Central Committee Website August 2009
(Team Member) Evaluated the usability of the Mennonite Central Committee
website to determine the usability of finding information and making donations
using the website. Responsibilities included task analysis, data analysis, creating
highlight video, and summary report assistance.
Grant Funded Research: Regional Institute on Aging 2009 present
Relevant
(Team Member) Conducted research related to perceptual learning, driving, and
Research the aging population. Responsibilities included forming research design,
Experience collecting data, data analysis, and writing final paper.
Independent Graduate Research Fall 2009 Spring 2011
Supervisor: Dr. Rui Ni, PhD, Wichita State University
Study: Collision Detection on Linear Trajectories (conducted 4 experiments)
Independent Graduate Research Summer 2007 Fall 2007
Supervisor: Dr. Jean Low, PhD, University of Louisiana at Monroe
Studies: Health Identity Development
Independent Graduate Research Spring 2006 Spring 2007
Supervisor: Dr. Joseph McGahan, PhD, University of Louisiana at Monroe
Studies: Freedom and Responsibility Covariation; Brownfields Redevelopment
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Research Methods Laboratory Instructor Fall 2011
Teaching
Direct-instruction for the laboratory portion of an undergraduate Research
Experience Methods course. Under the supervision of Dr. Rui Ni, PhD (Wichita State
University) and Dr. Evan Palmer, PhD (Wichita State University).
Cognitive Psychology Instructor Summer 2011
Direct-instruction for an undergraduate Cognitive Psychology course. Under the
supervision of Dr. Evan Palmer, PhD (Wichita State University).
Introduction to Psychology Instructor Spring 2011
Direct-instruction for an undergraduate Introduction to Psychology course. Under
the supervision of Dr. Evan Palmer, PhD (Wichita State University).
Cognition and Perception Lab Instructor Spring 2007
Instructor for the undergraduate Cognition and Perception Laboratory class under
the supervision of Dr. Rick Stevens, Ph.D.
Graduate Teaching Assistant Fall 2009 to present
Wichita State University
Assisted Dr. Rui Ni, Ph.D. with the indirect instruction of PSY 311: Research
Methods and PSY 405: Introduction to Human Factors.
Graduate Teaching Assistant Spring 2006 to Fall 2007
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Assisted Dr. Joseph McGahan, Ph.D. with the indirect instruction of
Undergraduate Statistics; assisted Dr. Jean Low, Ph.D. with the indirect instruction
of Introduction to Psychology. Duties include grading exams and assignments, and
meeting with students as needed.
Human Resources Analyst January 2008 January 2009
Other Work
Louisiana Technical College, Region 8
Experience Human Resources Department
Peace Program Officer
Office of the President of the Philippines Sept. 2004 Sept. 2005
The Government of the Republic of the Philippines
Internship at the Neuropsychiatric Section
Fort Bonifacio General Hospital March 2003 May 2003
Armed Forces of the Philippines,
The Government of the Republic of the Philippines
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (National) &
Organization
Wichita State Chapter (HFES)
Memberships Student Member, August 2009 Present
Recruitment Officer, December 2009 Present
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Usability Professionals Association (UPA)
Student Member, April 2011 Present
Vision Sciences Society (VSS)
Student Member, January 2011 Present
WSU Psychology Graduate Student Organization
Vice President, 2010-2011
Human Factors Tea Presentations (Wichita, Kansas)
Presentations
Wichita State University
Spring 2011 Decoding Collision Detection
Larksfield Place Workshop (Wichita, Kansas)
Fall 2010 Gone Mobile: 1 Key @ a Time
A short-course teaching older adults the basics about their mobile phones.
Annual Psychology Department Research Roundup
(Wichita State University)
Spring 2010 Collision Detection and Constant Bearing Information
Human Factors Tea Presentations
(Wichita State University)
Fall 2009 It s Tau Time! (Collision Detection)
Vision Sciences Society (Naples, Florida)
Spring 2011
Poster
Topic: Age-related differences in detecting collision events on linear trajectories
Presentations
Rocky Mountain Psychological Association (Boise, Idaho)
Spring 2008
Topic: Health Identity Formation of College Students in Louisiana
and Northern Philippines
Research Symposium: UL Monroe (Monroe, Louisiana)
Spring 2007
Topic: Comparison of Identity Formation among College Students in Louisiana and
Northern Philippines
Conference: Psychological Association of the Philippines (Manila, Philippines)
Spring 2004
Topic: Helping behavior of Recipients of the Mother Teresa Award
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Awards
Honors &
Awards Second Place, Regional Institute on Aging Poster Competition
Fall 2010
Wichita State University
Outstanding International Student
April 2007
The University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, Louisiana
Benigno Aquino Jr., Award for Nationalism
June 2005
The Federation of Catholic Schools Alumni Association, Philippines
One of the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines
October 2004
Commission on Higher Education and RFM Foundation
Summa Cum Laude, Highest Honors in the Entire Graduating Class
March 2004
Assumption College, Philippines
Mother Marie Eugenie Award for Leadership
March 2004
Assumption College, Philippines
Topped the President s Honor List for the entire college career (8 semesters)
2000 to 2004
Assumption College, Philippines
HONORS SOCIETY
Omicron Delta Kappa Honors Society (member since 2006)
Phi Kappa Phi National Honors Society (member since 2007)
Psi Chi: The National Honors Society in Psychology (member since 2006)
The Outstanding Students of the Philippines (member since 2004)
Online Publications
Publication
Phan, M. & Teves, J. (2011). Comparing the highlight feature on e-readers: Kindle
vs. Nook. Usability News, 13.1
http://surl.org/usabilitynews/131/ereader.asp
Chaparro, B., Nguyen, B., Phan, M., Smith, A., & Teves, J. (2010). Keyboard
performance: iPad versus Notebook. Usability News, 12.2
http://www.surl.org/usabilitynews/122/ipadtyping.asp
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Submitted Manuscripts
Low, J. & Teves, J. Identity Development and Health Decision Making among
Females in the United States and the Philippines, submitted
Peace Education Teaching Exemplars
(Project Member). A peace education textbook project of the Philippine
Department of Education and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace
Process, funded by the United Nations Children s Fund (UNICEF).
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