Katrina Rowe

Interdisciplinary MSc researcher in Philosophy, Mental Health and Psychology with experience spanning experimental cognition, behavioural research and fMRI data acquisition. Skilled in both quantitative and qualitative methods, with teaching experience in A-level Psychology and SEN settings. Aspiring to pursue doctoral study and a career integrating psychological research with inclusive higher education teaching.

MSc Research Project - University of Birmingham

(2025)

Investigated reality monitoring, metacognition and dissociative symptom severity using behavioural, psychometric and neuroimaging methods within the Centre for Human Brain Health.

• Collected behavioural and fMRI data using a source-monitoring paradigm involving word generation, source attribution and confidence judgements.
• Supported fMRI data acquisition, including preparation of the scanner environment, positioning response equipment and assisting with participation positioning in the scanner.
• Worked with experimental tasks implemented in PsychoPy and questionnaire measures administered via Qualtrics.
• Data analysis in IBM SPSS applying mixed-factorial ANOVA, correlational and regression-based approaches.

BSc Research Project - University of Birmingham

(2023 - 2023)

Conducted a 250-participant multimethod study examining implicit and explicit psychosocial predictors of intentions to reduce meat consumption.

• Combined behavioural reaction-time data from an Implicit Association Task (IAT) with multiple validated psychometric measures.
• Used IBM SPSS to conduct gender-stratified, two-step binary logistic regression and chi-square analyses, testing whether implicit associations explained additional variance beyond established explicit predictors.
• Screened behavioural data, including identification and exclusion of anomalous cases prior to analysis.
• Awarded 70% (First-Class) for the research project.

Special Education Needs Teaching Assistant - St Ambrose - Kidderminster

(2024-12 - 2025-07)

Supported a group of five pupils with SEN and SEMH needs in both 1:1 and small-group settings within a dedicated SEN provision in a public school.

• Planned, adapted and structured daily learning activities, marked work and provided feedback tailored to individual academic and emotional needs.
• Provided pastoral support, supporting pupils’ learning, social development and emotional regulation across classroom, SEN provision and playground periods.
• Supported pupils during speech and language sessions, working alongside SALT professionals to reinforce communication strategies within the school environment.
• Liaised with parents, teaching staff and senior leadership regarding pupil progress, support needs and daily provisions.

Online Psychology Tutor - MyTutor

(2021 - 2024)

• Delivered 1:1 A-level Psychology tuition across research methods, behavioural, biological and psychodynamic approaches.
• Supported students in research design, interpretation of findings, critical evaluation and application of psychological theory, developing skills transferable to undergraduate study.
• Provided structured feedback on written work and exam responses, helping students strengthen academic argument, use of evidence and independent learning.

Volunteer Mentor - Mentor Link

(2017 - 2018)

• Provided regular 1:1 mentoring to a young person within an educational setting, supporting confidence, academic engagement, goal-setting and personal development.
• Built a consistent supportive relationship while adapting communication to the young person’s individual needs and circumstances.
• Worked within appropriate safeguarding and confidentiality procedures.

Time to Change Champion - Time to Change

(2020 - 2023)

• Delivered anti-stigma presentations and facilitated public discussions on mental health, communicating lived-experience perspectives to non-specialist audiences.
• Developed skills in public speaking, advocacy and communicating sensitive topics to non-specialist audiences.

Youth Voice Network - Mind

(2020 - 2023)

• Contributed to workshops, digitial media and campaign activities, providing youth perspectives to shape Mind’s mental health public engagement and future priorities.

MSc - Philosophy, Mental Health and Psychology - University of Birmingham (2026)

BSc - Psychology - University of Birmingham (2023)