Hi, I’m
ANTI ALEMAYEHU TEFERI
Psychologist And Student
Changchun,Jilin China
Summary
Applied Psychology researcher and practicing psychologist with a strong focus on executive function, self-regulation, and wellbeing. My work integrates experimental, correlational, and applied approaches across developmental and adult populations, with particular interest in role-play interventions, psychological distance, inclusive education, and cross-cultural contexts. I am seeking PhD training in developmental psychology under theory-driven and mechanism-focused supervision, with strong motivation to expand my methodological expertise.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
4
Languages
Work History
Deborah Foundation
Psychologist & Vocational Skills Trainer (On Study Leave)
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Provided psychological and developmental support to children and young adults with Down syndrome
- Delivered vocational and adaptive skills training aimed at promoting independence and social inclusion
- Conducted observation and informal assessment of cognitive, behavioral, and self-regulatory skills
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary staff and families to support individualized developmental and educational goals
- Gained applied experience in inclusive education and disability-focused intervention
- Organization supporting children and young adults with Down syndrome
Dandi Boru School
Kindergarten Teacher
03.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Taught and supported kindergarten-aged children in early learning and classroom routines
- Implemented play-based and developmentally appropriate instructional activities
- Supported children’s early self-regulation, attention, and social skills development
- Collaborated with school staff and parents to support children’s learning and wellbeing
Education
Northeast Normal UniversityChangchun, China
Master of Applied Psychology
06.2026
University Overview
- Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) Recipient
- Credits Completed: 36
- Master’s Thesis (in progress): The Batman Effect in Context: How Psychological Distance, Role Traits, and Familiarity Influence Executive Function in Preschool Children
- Supervisor: Wang Yuan, Associate Professor
- Relevant Coursework: Research Methods in Psychology I & II; Experimental Design and Techniques; Developmental Psychology; Advanced Issues in Contemporary Psychology; Educational Psychology; Cognitive-Behavior Therapy I & II; Research Seminars I–III.
- GPA: GPA: 3.49 | Overall Result: 87.69
Bahir Dar UniversityEthiopia
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology, Educational Psychology
01.2021
Skills
Experimental and quasi-experimental research design
undefinedRESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- Master’s Thesis Researcher
- Northeast Normal University, China
- Designed and conducted two experimental studies on executive function development in preschool children
- Systematically disentangled role traits, character familiarity, and psychological distance in role-play interventions
- Administered standardized executive-function tasks including Go/No-Go, working memory, and cognitive flexibility measures
- Demonstrated that psychological distance does not produce independent main effects but functions as a conditional amplifier
- Developed a hierarchical theoretical model linking role traits, familiarity, and psychological distance
- Conducted data analysis using ANCOVA, factorial designs, interaction testing, and effect-size estimation
EMERGING METHODS & INTERESTS
- Electroencephalography (EEG): strong interest in studying executive-function mechanisms and self-regulation
- Motivated to receive formal training in EEG data acquisition, preprocessing, and analysis during PhD study
- Interested in integrating behavioral and neural measures to strengthen mechanism-based intervention research
ACADEMIC GOAL
To pursue doctoral training in developmental psychology focused on executive-function mechanisms and context-sensitive interventions, with the aim of advancing theory-driven, inclusive, and educationally relevant approaches to supporting self-regulation across cultures.
PHD RESEARCH DIRECTION (PROPOSED)
- My proposed doctoral research focuses on clarifying and optimizing the mechanisms of role-play interventions for executive function development in early childhood, building directly on my Master’s thesis work on the Batman Effect. I am particularly interested in the hierarchical roles of role traits, character familiarity, and psychological distance in supporting self-regulation.
- While I have developed a structured, multi-study research plan, I view this direction as flexible and open to refinement. I am actively seeking expert guidance to further strengthen the theoretical framework, methodological rigor, and translational relevance of this work during my PhD training.
PUBLICATIONS
- Teferi, A. A., Wang, Y., Rabea, & Usama, Q. A. (2025). The relationship between perceived executive function and subjective wellbeing among international students. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 30(8). https://doi.org/10.9790/0837-3008021423
- Teferi, A. A., Wang Yuan (Associate professor), Northeast normal university. Mechanisms of the Batman Effect: Role Traits, Familiarity, and Psychological Distance in Executive Function Development. Manuscript in preparation, based on master’s thesis research. Target journal: Child Development, Journal of Cognition and Development.
HONOURS AND AWARDS
Outstanding International Student Award, Northeast Normal University, China, 2024, Certificate of Volunteer Service, Northeast Normal University, China, 2024 , Outstanding Performance (Preliminary Round), 5th “Stories of China Retold in English” Challenge, China, 2025, Excellent Award (Advanced Round), 5th “Stories of China Retold in English” Challenge, China, 2025,
Timeline
Psychologist & Vocational Skills Trainer (On Study Leave)
Deborah Foundation
01.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Dandi Boru School
03.2021 - 01.2022
Northeast Normal University
Master of Applied Psychology
Bahir Dar University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology, Educational Psychology