MELANIE MATHIAS
Email Address – **********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I have my education and work experience in the field of Psychology as well as Child Development and Education. Over the years, I have grown a great passion to create an environment for children and young adults, that is positive, motivating and nurturing; an environment that allows them to recognize and celebrate their unique talents and success without comparing it to that of others. The key strengths that I possess are - I thrive for new experiences, I strive for continued excellence, and I am always open to training and new learning. Some of my skills set comprises of creativity, digital designing, organizational skills, problem solving and teamwork. I also derive great satisfaction in making a small difference in the lives of others and love to indulge in voluntary work on the side.
MAIN WORK EXPERIENCE
August 2016 – October 2021
Middle School Special Educator
GEMS Education Dubai, UAE
August 2013 – August 2016
College Psychologist / Counsellor
St Andrew's College of Arts, Science and
Commerce Mumbai, India
September 2013 – December 2015
Curriculum Planner
K12 Techno Services - Orchid International School Mumbai, India
July 2014 – October 2014
Curriculum Planner
One Education Initiatives – Beehive Preschools
Mumbai, India
June 2013 – April 2014
Preschool Education Consultant
Hello Kids Play School Mumbai, India
June 2012 – March 2013
Pedagogista and National Curriculum Head
(pan India)
Podar Early Childhood Curriculum, Research and
Content Development Division Podar Education
Network Mumbai, India
June 2011 – May 2012
Curriculum Supervisor
Podar Jumbo Kids Plus Mumbai, India
June 2010 – May 2011
Main Classroom Teacher – Senior KG
Podar Jumbo Kids Plus Mumbai, India
June 2010 – May 2011
School Counsellor
Our Lady of Health High School Mumbai, India
Conducted several workshops on Mental Health Awareness, Special Ed Training, Psycho Education, Life Skills and Teacher Training within and outside work.
QUALIFICATION
June 2014 – May 2016
MA in Education
Management
SNDT University Mumbai,
India
July 2010 – March 2011
Advanced Diploma in
Counselling Psychology
Prafulta Psychological
Services Mumbai, India
June 2008 – November 2011
MA in Clinical Psychology
SNDT University Mumbai,
India
June 2005 – May 2008
BA in Psychology with Child
Development
SNDT University Mumbai,
India
I attended other short-term Certificate
courses in Psychometric Testing &
Assessment, Computer Training,
Career Guidance, Life Skills,
Remedial Education and
Photography.
DESIGNING WORK
October 2023 – Current
Social Media Graphic
Designer
For Our Common Good USA
September 2023 – Current
Social Media Graphic
Designer
Atha Psychotherapy India
May 2023 – July 2023
Graphic Designer
Positive Outcomes USA
April 2023 – June 2023
Social Media Graphic
Designer
Samvad NGO India
March 2020 – December 2020
Lead Graphic Designer
Healing Minds Dubai, UAE
September 2013 – June 2016
Events, Content and Graphic
Designing
Prafulta Psychological
Services Mumbai, India