1. Jessica E. Douglass
8701 NE 54th
St, Apt. D1
Vancouver, WA 98662
(509)-637-5427
jessicaedlund14@yahoo.com
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
• Experience working with people from diverse and multicultural backgrounds
• Experience working with youth, both in a classroom setting and residential treatment setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to effectively work independently on projects and on a team
• Keen analytic, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
• Willingness to acquire new skills to accomplish tasks
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts,Cultural Anthropology, Minor: Psychology, GPA: 3.86, Magna Cum Laude Honors
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, June 2013
RELEVANT SKILLS
Research
• Assisted in executing a focus group with incoming students to better understand the freshman
experience at Western Washington University.
• Conducted numerous formal and informal interviews.
• Collected qualitative data through participant observation.
• Compiled surveys and analyzed results using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Transcribed interviews and focus group transcripts.
• Critiqued an academic article by running relevant statistical tests on data available to replicate
results.
• Applied anthropological methods on a collaborative ethnographic project comparing how the
Girls On The Run program is implemented in lower income and higher income schools in
Bellingham, WA.
• Produced an exemplary ethnography on my own fieldwork study exploring parent-child
interactions.
Communication and Interpersonal
• Lead numerous life skill building groups.
• Supervising and maintaining safety in a milieu environment, including de-escalating crisis
situations
• Experienced in completing confidential paper work for billing of counseling services such as
BRS and A & D notes.
• Composed multiple Powerpoint presentations on various research projects, both individually
and as a team member.
• Supervise children in the classroom and on the playground
• Maintain a safe, clean, orderly environment and structure of the classroom

2. • Assist the Guide and the children in activites and lessons given
Technical
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Powerpoint
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to operate photocopier, scanner, and laminator.
• Experienced with cash registers
• Expert in navigating Internet research data bases
• Prep various materials for use in the classroom
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Honduras mission trip though World Wide Heart to Heart organization
• Led Vacation Bible School activities for children at multiple churches and other activities at the
Childrens' Village orphanage.
Project Warm-Up at the Volunteer Center
• Contacted participating non-profit organizations in Whatcom county, organized donated items,
tagged items, and performed other office duties.
Monthly Sunday Dinner at Assumption Church
• Helped serve free meals to the homeless or to those financially struggling and aided in
clean up.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Girls On The Run
• Worked with girls in grades 3-5th
and helped carry out activities in collaboration with coaches in
teaching the curriculum that encourages girls to lead healthy lives physically, emotionally and
socially. I ran the Girls On The Run 5K with the girls at the end of the program as well.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Teacher Assistant, Sunstone Montessori School, Portland, OR, July 2014-Present
• Residential Skills Specialist, Morrison Child and Family Services, Portland, OR, September
2013-July 2014
• Spa Coordinator, Bonneville Hotsprings Resort and Spa, North Bonneville, WA, June 2013
-September 2013
• Faculty Assistant, Learning Resource Center at Western Washington University, Bellingham,
WA, September 2010-June 2013
• Produce Team Member, A and J Select Market, Stevenson, WA, June 2011-June 2012
• Barista, Bahma Coffee Bar, Stevenson, WA, June 2007-September 2010