Timothy I. Lawson

Brockport, NY 14420

585-000-0000

student@brockport.edu

Date

Marsha Hamilton

Dear Ms. Hamilton,

With this letter and the attached resume, I would like to express my sincere interest in the Psychology

Research Assistant position you have available. As a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a

Bachelor of Science in Psychology coupled with solid experience in test administration, data

collection/interpretation, and administrative support, I have the knowledge and skill set to allow me to

contribute toward the success of your research team.

Through my experience and educational background, I have become well versed in conducting

psychological research and analyzing and coding data in a detailed and scientific manner. I specialize in

• Excelling as a Research Assistant for the Psychology Department at the University of Michigan,

administering evaluative tests with children aged 2-6 to assess the development of theory of

mind; scheduling tests, recording and coding study data, and organizing assessment tools and

materials for optimal efficiency.

• Directly assisting Dr. Theodore A. Brockman, PhD, on multiple child development studies and

serving as a coauthor on two research papers published in top-tier academic journals.

• Creating and continually updating a database and spreadsheet of preschool contact information

for future testing purposes.

Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to speaking with you soon. Please contact me at