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Anna McAleese

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Biography

I am a dedicated Teaching Assistant in the Department of Psychology at the University of Limerick, with a strong academic and research foundation. I hold a PGCE in Teaching from the University of Sussex (2022) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods in Psychology from Queen’s University Belfast. My expertise lies in teaching, research methodologies, and statistical analysis. I am committed to fostering an engaging learning environment that supports the academic growth of both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

I have built a strong rapport with students, offering personalised guidance, leading tutorials and lab sessions, particularly in research methods and statistical analysis.

In addition to teaching, I have a keen interest in Psycho-Oncology and Health Psychology. My undergraduate research explored Galvanic Skin Response to stress and the understanding of cancer based on personal exposure to the condition. During my postgraduate studies, I focused extensively on diabetes-related research.

I am proficient in SPSS and experienced in data analysis, participant recruitment, and collaborative teamwork.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Education/Academic qualification

Graduate Certificate, An exploration into the improvement of pupil engagement and learning in a heterogenous classroom through the use of interactive learning within a sixth form college., University of Sussex

20222023

Award Date: 14 Dec 2023

Graduate Certificate, Research Methods in Psychology, Queen's University Belfast

20212022

Award Date: 14 Dec 2022

Bachelor, A qualitative and quantitative exploration as to how an individual's experience of cancer impacts their knowledge of the condition, Ulster University

20182021

Award Date: 9 Jul 2021