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WILLOW COUGHLAN

Portland,Oregon

Summary

Aspiring clinical psychologist with a strong background in behavior management and effective communication. Demonstrated leadership in facilitating group activities that enhance residents' skills, ensuring safety and promoting positive interactions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Counselor

St Mary's Home for Boys
Beaverton, OR
06.2025 - Current
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions.
  • Monitored residents' activities, ensuring safety and security while fostering a supportive environment.
  • Documented residents' progress and incidents for reporting and analysis.
  • Facilitated group meetings and activities for clients to help them develop regulation and social skills.

Undergraduate Researcher

Positive Youth Development Lab
Portland, OR
03.2024 - 06.2025
  • Conduct literature reviews to inform research questions and contextualize findings within existing psychological theories

Library Technician

Portland State Millar Library
Portland, OR
10.2022 - 06.2025
  • Departments: Circulation, Summit, Course Reserves
  • Plan and execute training sessions for new student workers, ensuring they understand library procedures and customer service protocols
  • Provide customer service by assisting library patrons with questions, locating resources, and troubleshooting concerns

Neuroscience Outreach Instructor

NW Noggin
Portland, OR
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Instruct neuroscience outreach seminars within various public schools
  • Bond with students while answering questions, operating machinery, and handling donor tissue

Education

BA - Psychology, Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Minor

Portland State University
Portland, OR
01-2025

Skills

  • Behavior management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Safety monitoring
  • Incident reporting
  • Group facilitation
  • Effective Communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Critical Thinking

LANGUAGES

English, Spanish (basic), Japanese (basic)

Accomplishments

  • CITI Certified: Human Subjects Researcher, 2022

Timeline

Residential Counselor

St Mary's Home for Boys
06.2025 - Current

Neuroscience Outreach Instructor

NW Noggin
01.2025 - 03.2025

Undergraduate Researcher

Positive Youth Development Lab
03.2024 - 06.2025

Library Technician

Portland State Millar Library
10.2022 - 06.2025

BA - Psychology, Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Minor

Portland State University
WILLOW COUGHLAN