Richmond Amakye

Doctoral Student, School Psychologist, and an Educationist. Currently, a teaching assistant or instructor for Developmental Psychology and Child and Adolescent Psychology. Several years of teaching experience, both at the high school and college level. Believing education is a tool for transformation and empowerment, and very passionate about teaching and the psychology of learning. I have also gained excellent experience with face-to-face and online teaching and learning.

Teaching Assistant/Instructor: Applied Clinical and Educational Sciences, Indiana State University, (January 2021—Present)                                    

• Serves as the instructor of record for EPSY 221, Developmental Psychology, and EPSY 202, Child and Adolescent Psychology. Assisted supervisor with course development and delivery, moderating activities using Blackboard and Canvas, and providing students with constructive feedback and comprehensive academic support.

Student Research Consultant: Bayh College of Education Research Design Lab, Indiana State University (January 2022—Present)

• Serves as a consultant to students conducting studies and research projects, providing advice on research design and methodologies, instrument development, data collection and analysis, report writing, standards, and requirements for research.

Professional Licensed Educator: Ghana Education Service, Ghana (Sept 2012 – Nov 2020)

• Served as a mathematics teacher, taught, and supported high school successfully graduate, assessed, and evaluated students’ academic progress, provided constructive feedback and comprehensive academic support to students, organized, reported, and interpreted students' test scores for decision-making on students' development.
• Served as an administrative support officer to the school administrator/head, served on committees such as exam committee, sports committee, welfare committee, and guidance and counseling committee, facilitated in-service PD training, and provided academic, social, and behavioral support to students.

Doctor of Philosophy, Guidance and Psychological Services—School Psychology: Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN (Anticipated May 2025)

Master of Education, School Psychology: Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN

Master of Education, Educational Studies: University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Master of Education, Mathematics Education: University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology and Foundations of Education: University of Cape Coast, Ghana       

Diploma in Education—Elementary and Junior High School Education: University of Cape Coast, Ghana