Jamie Jaramillo
2250 SW Jefferson Way
Human Development & Family Studies Department
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR, 97331
jaramija@onid.oregonstate.edu
EDUCATION
In Progress
2013
M.A. Human Development & Family Studies, Oregon State University
B.A. Psychology, Philosophy Minor, Sociology Minor, Fine Arts Minor,
University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)
HONORS, SCHOLARSHIPS, & AWARDS
2013
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2008-2013
2012
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2010
Graduated Magnu Cum Laude with High Distinction, UCCS
Millennium Scholars Program: a competitive program for racial/ethnic minority
students who demonstrate a motivation to succeed, Society for Research in Child
Development
Dean’s List, UCCS
Letters Arts and Sciences Award for honors thesis project, UCCS
David Nichols Award for excellence in Psychology despite facing obstacles to
success, UCCS
Rosa Parks Scholarship for a series of photographs I created conveying a social
injustice, UCCS
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2011-2013
University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Dr. Mello
Research Assistant
Contributed to a laboratory examining adolescence and time perspective,
responsible for entering international data, conducting literature reviews,
attending weekly meetings, reviewing research articles, and collaborating on
presentations for scientific societies
Manuscripts under Review
Jaramillo, J., Mello, Z. R., & Worrel, F. C. (2015, January). Ethnic identity, stereotype threat, and
perceived discrimination among Native American adolescents.
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Thesis
Jaramillo, J. (2013, May). Perceived discrimination, stereotype threat, and optimism among
Native American adolescents. (Unpublished Undergraduate Honors Thesis). University
of Colorado Colorado Springs. Committee comprised Dr. Gould, Dr. James, Dr. Mello
(chair).
Presentations
Mello, Z.R., Jaramillo, J., & Worrell, F.C. (2015, March). Ethnic identity, stereotype threat,
and academic achievement in Native American adolescents. Poster submitted for
presentation at the biennial meeting for the Society for Research on Adolescence,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Mello, Z. R., Jaramillo, J., & Worrell, F. C. (2014, March). Ethnic identity, discrimination, and
psychological well-being in Native American adolescents. Poster presented at the
biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Austin, Texas.
Mello, Z. R., Finan, L. J., Jaramillo, J., & Worrell, F. C. (2013, April). How is time frequency
related to risky behavior among Native American adolescents? Poster presented at the
biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Child Development, Seattle, Washington.
Mello, Z. R., Jaramillo, J., & Worrel, F. C. (2013). Perceived discrimination, stereotype
threat, and optimism among Native American adolescents. Poster presented at the
Colorado Springs Undergraduate Research Forum, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Fall 2014-Present
Contemporary Families in the U.S., Oregon State University
Teaching Assistant
Served as resource for students, maintained regular office hours,
coordinated with fellow teaching assistants, responsible for grading
assignments, monitoring plagiarism, and proctoring tests
MENTORING
Fall 2009
Freshmen Seminar: Meta-Mind, UCCS
Peer Mentor
Aided college freshman transition into higher education, provided emotional
support for those with low self-esteem, lectured one chapter,
responsible for student homework, organizing class activities, clarifying class
discussions, and conducting entrance and exit interviews
CLUBS
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2012-2013
Co-President of Native American Student Association, scheduled meetings,
recruited new members, organized campus and community events
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