I currently aspire to be a secondary education teacher. I plan to teach psychology and other social studies. I am currently working on my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Education. I would love to help share my knowledge and positivity to the next generation and I believe being a teacher would enable me to do so.
Artifacts
One of my most prideful projects I have done so far is my Informational Interview with senior Human Factors Engineer Michael LaMarr. I got to learn more about my future career and I got to practice the process of reaching out to someone and conducting an interview. I found the project very beneficial and I am glad I got the opportunity to do it.
About Me
Hello! My name is Ava Martellaro and I am a second year psychology and education major at the Ohio State University. I plan to pursue a career in secondary education where I can teach psychology. My interest in psychology goes deeper than just academics. Understanding psychology has been the key to living a happy and fulfilling life and I would love to share my knowledge and help people find peace. Being a positive influence on teenagers, especially during such a transformative period of their life, would be a great way for me to make the world a better place. Aside from psychology, some of my other interests are data analysis and video production. I enjoy running statistical analysis tests, interpreting data, and conducting research experiments. I have multiple experiences with research and I plan to accumulate more throughout college. I also enjoy the process of film producing. I enjoy writing scripts, shooting, directing, and editing a video.
I am apart of the Media, Marking, and Communications (MMC) Scholars group at the Ohio State University. In this program I have taken the video, public speaking, creative apps, WordPress and professional development project group. These project groups have allowed me to strengthen skills outside of the classroom. I have learned more about video production, public speaking, website design and graphic design due to this program. We also do group projects and learn about various technology and software that will be useful in my day to day life.
In terms of school involvement, I am apart of Gamma Rho Lambda, SKY, Positive Psychology club, and Pride. Gamma Rho Lambda (GRL) is a sorority on campus that is specifically for LGBTQ members. In this club I get to meet and support other LGBTQ students as well as helping out through community service. In SKY and Positive Psychology club, I get to meditate, learn about mental well being, and share my passion of wellness with others like me. In Pride, I get to engage in discussions and meet other LGBTQ members. I find these clubs helpful because learning and accepting my identity has been a difficult journey and having that supportive community makes it easier.
Outside of school, I am super passionate about meditating and wellness. I put a lot of effort into taking care of my mind, spirit, and body so that I can truly enjoy each and everyday. For fun, I like to play video games, listen to music, relax outside, and and spend time with my friends and family.
If you have any questions feel free to ask me!