RUTH ILESANMI

A dedicated developmental psychologist, nurse, and educator with demonstrated abilities in teaching as well as in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of psychological problems and behaviours in children and young people, especially those affecting cognitive and social development.

Professional and personal work experience in supporting children and young adults with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and dyscalculia, as well as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), anxiety disorders, cognitive disorders, developmental delays, social and emotional difficulties, behavioural difficulties, and learning difficulties that affect academic performance. Additionally, experienced in the delivery of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psychological, health, and educational research, teaching, and the study and practical use of "parent-child" relationships for the assessment and diagnosis of psychological problems in children.

Possess a passion for success, excellence, and effective teamwork.

Proven skills in psychological assessment, cognitive testing, eye-tracking, child psychology, developmental psychology, health education, nursing care, Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH), Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), teaching, research, data analysis and programming (SPSS, Structural Equation Modeling, factor analysis, R), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG), teamwork, counselling, leadership, communication, critical thinking, management, organisation, conflict resolution, public speaking, team management, maternal and child health care, data processing, and Microsoft Office.v

Child Psychologist and Teacher

• Provided psychological and educational assessment, intervention, and evaluation of pupils, including those with special educational needs and pupils experiencing complex learning disabilities. For example, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, anxiety disorders, dyscalculia, and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

• Implemented individualised strategies and supported pupils in self-esteem and confidence-building activities through the combination of psychological and educational techniques in the kindergarten, education centre, primary, and lower secondary schools.

• Provided educational and psychological counselling to pupils, parents, and staff. Worked with a large number of staff on all five campuses of the school and promoted collaborative teamwork among the staff.

• Worked as the coordinator of the "English Conversation" programme. Worked with teachers and school administrators to develop the curriculum and lesson plans (in line with the objectives of the Cambridge Curriculum). Observed, supervised, and advised teachers on matters connected with the curriculum and lesson plans.

• Taught English as a second language (ESL) to pupils in kindergarten, primary and lower secondary schools, and newly admitted pupils in the education centre, especially those having difficulties learning the English language.

• Worked as a Parental Involvement Coordinator and a yearbook advisor.

• Mentored, trained, and supervised early-career teachers.

• Analysed, monitored, and diagnosed the processes of pupils’ social and cognitive development.

• Scheduled meetings with pupils and their parents to discuss concerns about a pupil’s mental or emotional state.

• Prepared pupils for examinations.

Scientific employee

• Delivered lectures to the first- and second-year students at the Institute of Psychology and Pedagogy, Department of Early Childhood Education. Maintained continuous feedback that promoted enthusiasm for students’ learning. Provided educational and psychological counselling to students.

• Supported the programme coordinator and the head of department on matters connected with students' performance and gave individual counselling and additional teaching assistance to students when necessary.

• Conducted research, published the results of research, and supervised students' research.

• Worked with the team of reviewers and editors of the "Education and Self-Development" journal. Reviewed articles and provided authors with information on how to improve publications.

• Worked with the team of organisers of conferences in the Institute of Psychology and Pedagogy and was one of the pioneer members of the yearly forum of the institute; edited and reviewed articles for the forum. Actively participated in conferences, workshops, and forums and delivered presentations at various scientific conferences and seminars.

• Worked with a team of health care staff to provide individualised nursing care services to patients (both children and adults) in the in-patient and out-patient clinics.

• Provided counselling services and health education to patients on drug regimens, healthy lifestyles, and family life.
• Delivered maternal and child health care services to patients.

• Supervised the IPDS (Immunisation Plus Days) programmes for five different wards.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Peer Education Centre, Surulere – Lagos, Nigeria                                                            2009                 

Peer Educator

Worked with the team on the "National Reproductive Health Care Project" in the delivery of health education. Delivered health education to primary school pupils.

Kazan Federal University – Kazan, Russia                                                                          2012 – 2019

PhD, Developmental Psychology

(I was awarded the First international PhD degree at the Institute of Psychology and Education)

Kazan Federal University – Kazan, Russia                                                                          2015 – 2017

Master’s Degree in Teacher Education (Honours)

International Institute of Economics and Law – Moscow, Russia                               2015 – 2017

Master’s Degree in State and Municipal Administration (Distance Education)

Kazan Federal University – Kazan, Russia                                                                          2011 – 2012

Specialist Diploma in General Psychology

Kazan State Medical University – Kazan, Russia                                                              2010 – 2011

Foreign language (Russian) and preparation for Russian Medical-biological science

Babcock University – Nigeria                                                                                                2004 – 2009

Bachelor of Nursing Science (Second class honours, upper division)