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Jada Lester

Memphis,TN
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Jada Lester

Summary

Psychology graduate with practical experience in qualitative research coding and child development. Strong analytical skills complemented by a solid foundation in developmental psychology and direct work with children. Committed to applying research methodology expertise to investigate children's learning processes and environmental engagement.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

University of Tennessee
Knoxville

Research Assistant
01.2025 - 05.2025

Job overview

  • Attend consensus meetings for qualitative coding.
  • Apply complex coding protocols for suicide-related content.
  • Assist with inter-rater reliability assessments across 1,500 social media posts.
  • Coordinate mixed-methods analysis using ATLAS.ti for large-scale content analysis.
  • Execute quality control protocols for data coding and management.
  • Apply structured qualitative coding frameworks to identify psychological and behavioral patterns.
  • Collaborate with doctoral researchers on methodology refinement and analysis.

University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Knoxville

Research Assistant
08.2024 - 05.2025

Job overview

  • Execute experimental protocols and manage participant interactions in behavioral research.
  • Administer and score validated psychological assessments, including the PANAS, Big Five Inventory, and Iowa Gambling Task.
  • Conduct standardized confederate interactions, following established victimization protocols.
  • Process and validate quantitative and qualitative research data using statistical software.
  • Ensure research compliance and documentation for participant procedures.

Little Rebels In Home Childcare
Memphis

Daycare Worker
06.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Collaborated with other childcare staff members on planning events or special projects related to childcare services.
  • Ensured proper supervision of all activities, including outdoor playtime.
  • Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
  • Enforced all health and safety standards set forth by state regulations for daycare facilities.

University of Tennessee, Jones Center for Leadership
Knoxville

Volunteer Coordinator
09.2023 - 03.2024

Job overview

  • Facilitated recreational and educational activities to enhance camper engagement.
  • Monitored and documented camper progress to track development milestones.
  • Ensured the safety and well-being of all campers during activities.
  • Promoted development of social skills through structured group interactions.

Education

University of Tennessee
Knoxville

Bachelor of Science from Psychology
05-2025

Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN

from Early College Courses
08-2021

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Advanced communication
  • Research and data analysis
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Empathy and active listening
  • Confidentiality and ethics
  • Cultural competence

Accomplishments

  • Magna Cum Laude
  • Tri Alpha Honor Society Member
  • Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society Member
  • Alex Haley Scholarship Recipient
  • HOPE Scholarship Recipient maintained throughout college
  • UT Flagship Award maintained throughout college
  • TN Student Assistant Award
  • Tri Alpha Honor Society

Affiliations

  • Volunteered at the Knoxville YWCA to assist in event management.
  • Worked as a camp counselor for people with autism spectrum disorder, March 9 – 16, 2024, at Camp Royall in Moncure, North Carolina.
  • Assisted the University of Tennessee leaders in service to detail land infested with invasive plant species.

Certification

  • Conflict of Interest: CITI Program, April 2024
  • Data & Safety Monitoring in Human Subjects Research: CITI Program, April 2024
  • GCP – Social & Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research: CITI Program, April 2024
  • Social & Behavioral Research – Basic/Refresher: CITI Program, May 2024
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Work Preference

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Work Location

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Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leave401k matchWork from home option

Interests

Childcare

Counseling

Child Development

Mental Health

Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Google Calendar

Google Docs

Timeline

Research Assistant

University of Tennessee
01.2025 - 05.2025

Research Assistant

University of Tennessee at Knoxville
08.2024 - 05.2025

Volunteer Coordinator

University of Tennessee, Jones Center for Leadership
09.2023 - 03.2024

Daycare Worker

Little Rebels In Home Childcare
06.2017 - Current

University of Tennessee

Bachelor of Science from Psychology

Southwest Tennessee Community College

from Early College Courses

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