Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Conferences and Workshops
Timeline
Generic
Godwin Achodor

Godwin Achodor

Summary

Over a decade of lecturing experience, delivering engaging lectures and providing comprehensive student support. Demonstrated expertise in social and organizational psychology. Skilled in integrating real-world examples and fostering critical thinking. Passionate about creating inclusive learning environments and inspiring student success. Committed to staying updated on the latest developments in the field. Ready to contribute knowledge and expertise to the next generation of psychologists.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Lecturer in Psychology

University of Calabar, Lagos outreach
1996.06 - 2004.01
  • Contributed to the planning, design and development of objectives and teaching material.
  • Supervised students with complex psychological research projects, offering constructive feedback and guidance to produce excellent results.
  • Met course and department instructional goals by integrating key competencies into lesson plans.

Assistant Teacher/Cover Supervisor

Prospero Teaching and Tradewind Recruitment
2020.03 - 2022.02
  • Significantly reduced teachers' workload by helping to plan and deliver classroom activities.
  • Role-modeled exemplary behaviour and established lasting relationships with students.
  • Clearly conveyed core subject concepts on a 1:1 basis, tailoring explanations to meet students' needs.
  • Led classes of up to 25 students in absence of the main teacher.

Research Assistant

Freelance
2017.09 - Current
  • Used appropriate and creative methodology to design and manage research projects, which may involve the use of quantitative and/or qualitative methods and may include both pilot and development work.
  • Participated in collaborative studies on Child Protection, Social Welfare, Social Protection, and a number of social Psychology issues
  • Design and write questionnaires and surveys
  • Analyzed and evaluated research and interpreted data using a range of statistical packages
  • Prepared, presented, and disseminated results in the form of reports, briefings, research papers, and presentations

Organizational Psychologist

Strategy and People Consulting Limited, Surulere
2005.03 - 2019.04
  • Design and facilitate the implementation of change management programmes to support cultural and organizational change in line with the business strategy.
  • Recorded and analyzed organization's' workflow charts, records, reports, manuals and job descriptions to ensure accuracy.
  • Conducted in-depth research by attending events, creating surveys, holding focus groups and managing interviews.

Specialist Support Worker

The Salvation Army Anti-trafficking and Modern Slavery Unit
2022.02 - Current
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to support clients.
  • Provided counseling and crisis intervention services.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for clients well-being.

Education

Professional Certificate in Public Policy Analysis - Public Policy

London School of Economics and Political Science
London, ENG
2021

Level 3 Award - Education and Training

The College of Haringey, Enfield, and North East
Enfield London
2020

Master of Science - Psychology

University of Ibadan
Ibadan Nigeria
1998

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Ibadan
Ibadan Nigeria
1994

Skills

  • Proficiency in both oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in computer applications related to work
  • Knowledgeable in applicable laws, codes and regulations
  • Good time management and organizational skills

Affiliations

  • Graduate Member, British Psychological Society

Conferences and Workshops

  • Developmental Psychopathology Workshop, ISSBD Conference. Ghent, Belgium (July 9 – 15, 2004)
  • Advanced Research Training Seminar, Singapore (July 13 –15, 2002)
  • Work & Organizational Psychology workshops, Applied Psychology Congress, Singapore. (July 9–12, 2002)

Timeline

Specialist Support Worker

The Salvation Army Anti-trafficking and Modern Slavery Unit
2022.02 - Current

Assistant Teacher/Cover Supervisor

Prospero Teaching and Tradewind Recruitment
2020.03 - 2022.02

Research Assistant

Freelance
2017.09 - Current

Organizational Psychologist

Strategy and People Consulting Limited, Surulere
2005.03 - 2019.04

Lecturer in Psychology

University of Calabar, Lagos outreach
1996.06 - 2004.01

Professional Certificate in Public Policy Analysis - Public Policy

London School of Economics and Political Science

Level 3 Award - Education and Training

The College of Haringey, Enfield, and North East

Master of Science - Psychology

University of Ibadan

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Ibadan
Godwin Achodor