Nicholas Withers
Burke,Virginia
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in youth developmental psychology, war and disaster ecology, and systematic review methodologies. Proficient in utilizing Python and survey tools to conduct data analysis. He is committed to advancing research initiatives that address complex societal challenges while fostering impactful outcomes. He aims to use predictive methods to promote a better understanding of emotion and affect patterns in times of great uncertainty across large multicultural populations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Youth and Development Volunteer
Peace Corps
Belmopan, Belize
2024.05 - Current
- Worked with the National Sports Council to administrate and run local–national tournaments
- Led youth programming across 12 schools and served over 1,000 students in emotional regulation and athletics
- Provided behavioral intervention and development for 400 students through PE and clubs
- Coached a national-level youth volleyball team
- Restored a school library and supported literacy
- Collected and maintained youth data for monitoring, evaluation, and trend reporting.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Fairfax Country Public Schools
Fairfax, Virginia
2023.09 - 2024.05
- Taught children between the ages of 6 and 18 in Title 1 schools throughout Fairfax, Virginia, for up to 3-month assignments
- Remained flexible with planning and adapting lesson plans to best suit both classes' and individual students' needs across international demographics
- Tailored approach based on pupils' behavioral strengths and weaknesses, enhancing their learning experience and matching mental health needs
Assistant Language Teacher
Link Interac Inc
Kawasaki, Yokohama
2020.03 - 2021.09
- Taught English in Kanagawa public schools for grades 1-6
- Worked one-on-one with each homeroom teacher across various primary schools in Nakahara Ward
- Produced engaging lesson plans and teaching materials to support enhanced student understanding.
- Both led and assisted classes matching each class's needs.
Membership Research Intern
American Association for Advancement of Science
Washington, D.C.
2019.09 - 2019.12
- Compiled and coded data in SPSS and Microsoft Access
- Conducted survey and data analyses
- Created graphs and wrote summaries for end-of-year summary report
- Designed, created, and redesigned online member surveys
Research Assistant
The OSU Childhood Mood Disorder Lab
Columbus
2017.08 - 2017.12
- Cleaned and sorted data in Excel
- Created spreadsheets to track project progress and data
- Reviewed individual case files in an extended study
- Conducted desk-based research focused on childhood mood disorders in a psychiatric hospital setting
Research Assistant
Wagner Social Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, OSU
Columbus
2016.01 - 2016.12
- Used face imaging software and video annotating to create project stimuli (e.g., 3D models of faces)
- Helped finalize studies through their pre-testing phase
- Familiarized with FMRI safety protocols and ran participants for neuroimaging based research
Education
Master of Science - War and Psychiatry
King's College of London
London, U.K 2021.09 - 2023.01
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Human Rights
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio 2015.08 - 2018.12
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- SPSS
- Python
- Survey Monkey and Survey Gizmo
- Systematic Review
- Youth Developmental and Social Psychology
- War and Disaster Ecology
Accomplishments
- Pacific Crest Trail Class of 2019
- North Sea Cycle Route
- International Baccalaureate
- BSA Eagle Scout
Affiliations
- Sport Climbing
- Backpacking
- Cycling
- Percussion, Violin, Gutair
- Weightlifting
Timeline
Youth and Development Volunteer
Peace Corps
2024.05 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Fairfax Country Public Schools
2023.09 - 2024.05
Master of Science - War and Psychiatry
King's College of London
2021.09 - 2023.01
Assistant Language Teacher
Link Interac Inc
2020.03 - 2021.09
Membership Research Intern
American Association for Advancement of Science
2019.09 - 2019.12
Research Assistant
The OSU Childhood Mood Disorder Lab
2017.08 - 2017.12
Research Assistant
Wagner Social Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, OSU
2016.01 - 2016.12
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Human Rights
The Ohio State University
2015.08 - 2018.12