Mamatha Chary

About Mamatha Chary

I am passionate about using data-driven insights from child development research to make learning a playful and meaningful experience for children. Main skills- Post-doctoral level Researcher with a demonstrated history of success working in the higher education industry- Skilled in child development research methodology: experimental and correlation research design/implementation, data collection/coding, quantitative/qualitative data analysis (SPSS, Dedoose, Office), grant/manuscript writing, conference presentations/talks, and administering standardized child assessments- Experienced in curriculum design, digital media evaluation, and combining learning and data science to inform the creation of educational material for children- Extensive knowledge of child socioemotional and cognitive development, children\'s media/technology, and family systems literature- Experienced in collaborating with a variety of external stakeholders such as parents, educators, academics, industry partners, etc.

Experience

1. Senior Research Associate

   Charles River Media, Inc

   Jun 2021 — Present

   Conduct literature reviews on K-12 literacy products- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data from literacy interventions and programs- Assist in writing school-facing reports, one-pagers, and research summaries for dissemination

Education

• Saint Joseph's University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Research and Experimental Psychology

  2012 — 2014

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Developmental and Child Psychology

  2014 — 2020

• Temple University

  Bachelor's degree (B.A.), Honors Psychology

  2006 — 2010