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OLUWAFEMI JOHNSON SUNDAY

Pullman,WA

Summary

My expertise lies at the intersection of educational psychology, instructional design, and cognitive science, with a specialized focus on leveraging eye-tracking technology and psychophysiological measures (including Skin Conductance, Facial EMG, and EEG) to decode learners' cognitive and emotional responses. My research contributes groundbreaking insights into the efficacy of multimedia and instructional learning strategies, shaping the future of educational practices and enhancing student outcomes in STEM education. Passionate about the symbiosis of technology and education, I am dedicated to innovatively improving learning experiences and pedagogical approaches through empirical research and evidence-based practices.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

Washington State University
PULLMAN, WA
08.2021 - Current
  • Data Management and Analysis: Efficiently manage faculty data sets, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Utilize advanced analytics to identify trends informing institutional strategy.
  • Watermark Faculty Success Platform Expertise: Proficient in Watermark Faculty Success software for streamlined data processes and integrity.
  • Collaborative Projects: Collaborate across teams for data-driven decisions, enhancing institutional effectiveness and academic quality.
  • Reporting and Visualization: Create and present clear, comprehensive data reports and visualizations to various stakeholders.
  • Research and Policy Support: Provide data insights for research and policy development, aiding in academic program evaluation and quality enhancement.
  • Professional Development: Actively pursue professional growth in institutional research, data analytics, and educational technology trends.

Graduate Assistant - Research & Instruction

Washington State University
PULLMAN, Washington
08.2017 - Current
  • Design and implement instructional strategies in STEM education, grounded in evidence-based practices, to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Utilize eye-tracking technology to conduct detailed analyses of learning behaviors, using data to refine and improve instructional methods.
  • Develop and deliver comprehensive chemistry curriculum, incorporating interactive and multimedia resources for a diverse range of learning styles.
  • Collaborate with faculty and instructional design teams to integrate innovative teaching tools and techniques in STEM courses.
  • Conduct workshops and training sessions for faculty on the effective use of eye-tracking technology and evidence-based instructional strategies in STEM education.
  • Lead research projects focused on evaluating the efficacy of instructional interventions in chemistry, contributing to the body of knowledge in educational psychology and instructional technology.

Key Achievements:

  • Successfully enhanced student performance in chemistry courses by 87%, as measured by standardized assessments and course evaluations.
  • Published 4 research papers in peer-reviewed journals on the integration of instructional strategies (i.e. concept mapping) technology in chemistry education.
  • Pioneered the use of eye tracking at the College of Education, Washington State University, leading to an 82% improvement in student performance in chemistry courses within the 2023 academic year.
  • Got 16 conference papers accepted and presented at American Educational Research Association (AERA), American Psychology Association (APA), and ASEE meeting by collaborating with researchers across 6 institutions in the US and Africa.
  • Improved research fidelity for the Chemistry 101 project by supporting experimental and survey data with contextual observations.
  • Uncovered behavioral factors underlying decline in chemistry student performance by collecting and analyzing quantitative survey data using moderation and mediation techniques.

Education

Ph. D. Candidate - Educational Psychology

Washington State University
Pullman, WA
05-2023

Master of Arts - Educational Psychology

Washington State University
Pullman, WA
05-2019

Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance

Adekunle Ajasin University
Ondo State, Nigeria
06-2006

Skills

Skills and Proficiencies

  • Expertise in Evidence-Based Instructional Strategies
  • Proficient in Eye-Tracking Technology Integration
  • Curriculum Development and Instructional Design
  • Data Analysis and Research Methodologies
  • Strong Communication and Presentation Skills
  • Collaborative Team Player with Leadership Abilities
  • Hypothesis and Usability Testings
  • Survey Methodology
  • Technical Report Writing

Tools and Software

  • SPSS, R, SAS, SQL
  • MPLUS, CMA, Excel
  • Qualtrics, Google, & MS Form
  • Tableau

Accomplishments

  • Received outstanding research certificate by Elsevier for publishing an open-access article
  • College of Education Scholarship Fund
  • Debbie Killinger Scholarship Fund
  • Marilyn Berney Endowed Graduate Fellowship
  • Huie-Rogers & Dean’s Excellence Graduate Research Fellowship Summer 2023

Certification

  • Foundations: Data, Data, everywhere (offered through Coursera)
  • Structured Query Language Using SAS (offered through Coursera)
  • Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python (Coursera)

Timeline

Graduate Research Assistant

Washington State University
08.2021 - Current

Graduate Assistant - Research & Instruction

Washington State University
08.2017 - Current

Ph. D. Candidate - Educational Psychology

Washington State University

Master of Arts - Educational Psychology

Washington State University

Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance

Adekunle Ajasin University
OLUWAFEMI JOHNSON SUNDAY