Shana 'Shana' Okayama

Candidate for Psychology Course Representative Year 2

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Key Points

  • Being an international student and living in multiple countries has enhanced my ability to understand and represent diverse student backgrounds within the psychology cohort
  • Over four years of teaching experience have developed my ability to clearly convey ideas and bridge student-faculty communication.
  • Proven leadership in tutoring roles, effectively managing student progress and communicating feedback, ensures efficient organization and representation.
  • Hands-on experience working with children with developmental challenges demonstrates my deep empathy and capacity to support struggling students.
  • Adapting to diverse student needs in teaching roles has sharpened my problem-solving skills, crucial for addressing course-related concerns.