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Joshua Joita

Joshua Joita

Birmingham,Birmingham

Summary

I am a motivated and highly productive employee. During my school years, I have learnt how to work with others in group projects and how important it is to allow people to be able to talk and have their say. I work in an organised manner and always like to get my work done in plenty of time and not leave anything to the last minute. This has been reflected in my long history with school sports, and my enthusiasm put towards team sports, which shows my determination but also my ability to work in a team. I'm also a very self motivated person and I like to see things through to the end, ensuring that my task is completed fully and effectively, a quality which has been displayed in my commitment to my job.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Particpant / Assistant

Aston University
Birmingham, West Midlands
12.2025 - 05.2026

Engaged in over 10 studies, including Conversation with Virtual (Digital) Humans, Task Response Behaviour, and Examining Autistic Traits & Food Neophobia as Predictors of Selective Eating Severity in Adults, which provided insights into research methodologies and procedures from professional researchers.

Developed practical skills and techniques by shadowing senior staff, which deepened understanding of operational processes and policies.

  • Completed work to agreed standards and specifications.
  • Learnt practical skills and techniques by shadowing senior staff to understand organisation's operations, policies and procedures.
  • Greeted visitors and appropriately directed to designated areas.

Employee

KFC
07.2023 - 07.2025
  • Gained foundational experience in workplace expectations and effective work practices at KFC, with plans to apply this knowledge in future roles.
  • Developed multi-tasking ability and balanced school, work, and leisure commitments.
  • Worked weekends to enhance scheduling skills and maintain productivity during limited time frames.

Student Intern

Bellfield Junior School
Northfield
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Working with kids with special needs allowed me to further study behavioural and cognitive psychology in children, studying how they perform certain tasks and most importantly how they interact with each other.
  • Collaborated with pastoral team to discuss challenges of supporting special needs children and how Bellfield accommodates their educational needs.
  • Completed week-long work experience at local primary school to gain insight into child psychology and behaviour.
  • Gained understanding of how pupils with troubled backgrounds influence their school attitudes, enhancing my knowledge of child development.
  • Approximately 30% of students there had troubled backgrounds / some sort of mental condition, which affected both their physical and mental capacity when completing tasks at school.
  • I took on the role of working in an office, while also spending 3 days in different classes; being given the opportunity to talk to the children and learn more about them.
  • Bellfield Junior School is a local primary school based in Northfield, an area known for being quite rough and not having the best educational opportunities available.

Virtual Work Experience Participant

AlliedWEX Foundation
03.2023 - 03.2023
  • Engaged in virtual work experience organised by AlliedWEX foundation, gaining insights into various roles and positions in the medical field.
  • Expanded knowledge of potential career paths within the medical field through engaging discussions and activities.
  • Worked closely with team members on specific projects to reach set goals.
  • Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.

Education

GCSEs -

King Edwards VI Camphill school for boys
Birmingham
06-2023

Psychology -

Aston University
Birmingham, BIR
05-2026

A-levels - Politics, Psychology, Economics

King Edward VI CampHill Grammar School for Boys
Birmingham, BIR
05-2026

Skills

  • Research methodologies
  • Time management
  • Behavioural analysis
  • Multitasking efficiency
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptive problem solving
  • Professional etiquette

References

Michael Caddick, Work Manager, KFC, 07902512278, michaelcaddick03@gmail.com

Interests

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Expedition planned for September 2023 where I will be hiking with a group of 6 people, working on orienteering and improving teamwork skills., 2020-03-01, Present Sports Person (School), I have been greatly involved in many sports events., 2018-19, Year 7, House Football Team (Internal), House Basketball Team (Internal), House Swimming Team (Internal), House Athletics Team / Track and long jump (Internal), 2021-22, Year 10, House Football team captain (internal), School Volleyball team (external / local), School Basketball team (internal), 2022-23, Year 11, School Football team (External / local), House Basketball team (Internal), School Volleyball team (External), 2023-24, Year 12, House Volleyball team (Internal), School Football team (External), House Basketball team (internal), 2024-25, Year 13, School Football team (External), House Basketball team (Internal), House Volleyball team (Internal), House Rugby team (Internal)

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Romanian
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Research Particpant / Assistant

Aston University
12.2025 - 05.2026

Student Intern

Bellfield Junior School
03.2024 - 05.2024

Employee

KFC
07.2023 - 07.2025

Virtual Work Experience Participant

AlliedWEX Foundation
03.2023 - 03.2023

GCSEs -

King Edwards VI Camphill school for boys

Psychology -

Aston University

A-levels - Politics, Psychology, Economics

King Edward VI CampHill Grammar School for Boys
Joshua Joita