Psychology CV Example

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Adwoa Kyeremeh

Psychology Student

Accra, Ghana | 024 000 0000 | adwoa.kyeremeh@email.com

Professional Summary

Psychology student at the University of Ghana with peer counselling and research experience. Calm, patient listener who has run workshops on stress and study skills for students. Looking for a counselling, HR or research assistant role.

Professional Experience

Peer Counsellor, UG Counselling Centre, Legon

2024 – 2025
  • Supported first-year students with stress and study habits through weekly one-to-one sessions.
  • Ran 4 workshops on exam anxiety with about 50 students each.
  • Referred students to professional counsellors when needed.

Research Assistant, UG Department of Psychology

Jun – Aug 2025
  • Interviewed 40 students for a study on sleep and exam results.
  • Entered and cleaned survey data in SPSS.

Education

BA Psychology2022 – 2026

University of Ghana, Legon

WASSCE (General Arts)2018 – 2021

Holy Child School, Cape Coast

Projects

  • Sleep and Study Survey: Surveyed 200 students on sleep habits and exam stress and presented the findings to the department.
  • Campus Wellness Week: Helped organise a week of talks and activities on mental health that reached about 600 students.

Areas of Expertise

Active listening - Interviewing - Survey design - Basic counselling skills - SPSS - Excel - Word - Google Forms - Empathy - Confidentiality - Public speaking

Languages

English (Fluent) - Twi (Native) - Fante (Good)

Certifications

Mental Health First Aid - Research Ethics Training, UG

Awards

Outstanding Peer Counsellor, UG Counselling Centre 2025

Interests

Mental health advocacy - Journaling - Debate

References

Dr. Naana Appiah

Lecturer, UG Psychology

Phone: 020 000 0000

Mr. Kwesi Boakye

Counsellor, UG Counselling Centre

Phone: 020 000 0000

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