Anjolaoluwa Mapayi
Dartford,Kent
Summary
Psychology undergraduate with hands-on research experience investigating online student behaviour and social norms in digital environments. Passionate about social cognition, particularly how ethnic and gender cues shape perception and decision-making in the real-world. Proficient in SPSS and experimental design and currently seeking to further develop my research expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Student Ambassador
University of Greenwich
London
2024.10 - 2025.07
- Led tours and provided prospective students with information about academic programs and student life.
- Developed public communications and leadership skills through managing prospective student queries and organizing events
Volunteer Server
Food Cycle
Woolwich
2024.06 - 2025.09
- Provided nutritious food and social support to 25+ people experiencing loneliness or in need of a social space for 3 hours once a week
- Developed listening, support and empathy skills
Research Assistant
University of Greenwich
Greenwich
2024.04 - 2024.06
- Developed comprehensive surveys and focus group interviews to gather data on the online social patterns of undergraduate students.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop the study's approach to mixed methodology and plans for data analysis.
- Independently learned design software to create visually engaging recruitment posters to attract diverse participants.
Retail associate
Superdrug
Dartford, Kent
2023.10 - 2024.08
- Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.
- Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
- Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
Special education teacher assistant
Leigh Academy
Dartford
2020.05 - 2020.06
- Supported year 7 teachers by assisting students with developmental disorders, and from traumatic and disadvantaged background with class tasks and delivered engaging lessons to ensure all students maintain consistent progress
- Contributed to regular reports and assessments of the student's progress and practised proven behaviour management strategies to help manage classes of 15+ students
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Greenwich
London, United Kingdom 2022.09 - 2025.07
A-level - Psychology, English Literature
Dartford Science and Technology College
Dartford, Kent 2020.08 - 2022.06
GCSEs 9-1 grade - Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Combined Science
The Leigh Academy
Dartford, Kent 2018.08 - 2020.06
Skills
- SPSS Proficient
- NVivo Proficient
- Qualitative and Quantitative data analysis
- Literature Review and Academic Writing
- Ethics and Informed Consent Procedures
- Cognitive Neuroscience basics
- Social Cognition Theories
- Project Coordination
- Time Management
- Public Speaking
Affiliations
- Student Member of the British Psychology Society (BPS). Regular reader of the Journal of Neuropsychology and the British Journal of Social Psychology.
- Amateur Guitarist and Sketch Artist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Ambassador
University of Greenwich
2024.10 - 2025.07
Volunteer Server
Food Cycle
2024.06 - 2025.09
Research Assistant
University of Greenwich
2024.04 - 2024.06
Retail associate
Superdrug
2023.10 - 2024.08
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Greenwich
2022.09 - 2025.07
A-level - Psychology, English Literature
Dartford Science and Technology College
2020.08 - 2022.06
Special education teacher assistant
Leigh Academy
2020.05 - 2020.06
GCSEs 9-1 grade - Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Combined Science
The Leigh Academy
2018.08 - 2020.06