Psychologist, Counseling, therapy

Curriculum vitae

Psychologist

AISHWARYA RATHINAM

Personal Details

Nationality : Indian

Marital status: Single

Birth Date : 25 – 02- 1991

Age : 30 yrs

Language : English, Tamil & Kannada

Email : *************@*****.***

Contact # : +91-888*-******

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position which allows me to explore the Field. To use the obtained theoretical knowledge into practice. Secure challenging responsibilities to utilize my skills and abilities in the organization that offers professional and personal growth.

WORK EXPERIENCE

*Developmental Psychologist

23.10.2017- till date

Communication DEALL Early intervention centre, Bangalore, India.

Providing group and individual intervention for younger children who are diagnosed with autism. Focusing on the areas of child's PLS, cognition, social communication, emotional and behavioral aspects.

Currently being as a Developmental Psychologist, Leading the Preschooler group intervention program of 11 children with the team of other 2 Co therapists (Speech and OT).

Job Responsibilities includes such as Assessing children based on their developmental profile, finding the developmental delays and making individual and group goals, creating a lesson plan, behavior management, reassessment to evaluate children improvement, counseling parents, documentation and case study and monthly reports.

*Psychologist

Manna Developmental Disability Centre, Bangalore, India

1-06-2015 till 23-10-2016

Providing group and individual therapy, Assessing children, case study. Provided one to one behavioral therapy based on Applied Behavioral Analysis

Implemented Individualized education program to teach basic mathematics, Basic English, Phonics, Environmental science, Expressive language skills for students with ASD, DS and LD.

Worked with students individually and in groups to modify uninterrupted behavior and to promote full academic functioning.

Documented progress.

Assessed and evaluated new behavioral therapy clients by using non formal ABA assessment.

HIGHLIGHTS

Been awarded as the Clinician of the year 2018

Good on one-on-one individual behavioral therapy utilizing Applied Behavioral Analysis

Good on Group therapy

Understanding of effective behavioral treatment planning, intervention and evaluation

Counseling

Behavior management

Understanding of client confidentiality and ethics

Good in documentation and case studies

EDUCATION:

Sl. No.

Qualification

Year of passing

Board/University

1

B.sc Psychology

2012

Presidency College (Autonomous)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu South India

2

M.sc Psychology

2014

Presidency College (Autonomous)

Chennai

Note:

Final Semester completed in Edge Hill University,UK

3

B. Ed Special Education in Intellectual disabilities

Currently pursuing 2021

Tamil Nadu open University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, South India

Highlights in Study Abroad programme, Edge Hill University, UK

Social Psychology: Group processes in Educational Psychology

Psychological predictors of learning and achievement:

1. Relationship between Test anxiety and educational achievement.

2. Processing Efficiency theory

Special Educational needs

1. Theories used to inform practice for Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in mainstream classrooms.

2. Is labelling always a bad thing? With reference to the inclusion of children with Special educational needs.

Thesis done in Post-Graduation, Chennai:

Topic : Perception on parental expectations on academic achievements

Area : Chennai corporation school

Role : Psychologist

Duration : 1 month (November 2013)

Field Assignments

Internship (Field work)

Area : National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with

Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD).

Role : Trainee

Duration : 1 month (June 2013)

Skills:

Active Listening and responding according to the needs of an individual, individual therapy, group therapy, counseling, behavior management, formulating case studies and report writing, open to learn and unlearn, leadership, team player, submissive and supportive to the authorities.

Certificates

1.Certificate from “STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME” ORGANIZED BY Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher EDUCATION (TANSCHE) to pursue 4th semester at the “UNIVERSITY OF EDGE HILL, UNITED KINGDOM”.

2.Certificate of Participation at EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY’S STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME.

3.Clinician of the year 2018 by Com DEALL trust.

WORKSHOPS

1.Volunteer in the fly high competitions for visually challenged College students held by Mission to the Blind on October 1, 2011 in Chennai.

2.Participated in the International conference on “Psychological support services for youth and adolescents- current and future perspectives” in SIET College for women in Chennai.

3.Participated on a workshop on Qualitative Research Methodology on 15th Feb 2013 in Madras school of social work.

4.Participated in the workshop on “ Research Methodology in Psychology” on 22nd & 23rd Feb 2013.

5.Participated on the National Workshop (Guidance & Counselling ) in MIOT College of Nursing on 30th Sep 2011.

6.Participated a symposium on Marriage & Divorce on 30th Sep 2012.

7.Completed 2 day Introductory Playback Theatre workshop on 27th & 28th 2013.

8.Volunteered for the formation of human chain for multiple disabled persons organized by NIEPMD on 27th June 2011.

9.Participated as Volunteer in the seminar “Understanding and management of childhood disorders” on 17th Feb 2012.

10.Participated in the awareness program on Alcoholism and chemical dependency by performing street theatre on 21st July 2010.

11.Participated in the seminar on “ Demenstifying psychiatric illness” organized by YWCA Navajeevan project, on 25th Feb 2011.

12.Participated on the National seminar “ Tolerance to frustration” organized by Dr. MGR-Janaki College for women on 13th Dec 2010.

13.Participated in the workshop on “Brain Neuroplasticity on Learning and Thinking” organized by Madras University on 11th August 2012.

14.Participated in the workshop on Rain water harvesting organized by Dept of Geology, Presidency College on 5th august 2013.

15.Participated in the National workshop on Qualitative research methods organized by the department of Social Work, Christu Jayanthi college on March 3rd&4th 2016.

I hereby declare that the above information’s are true to the best of my knowledge and I am available here to join and serve the vision to reach out and rebuild the lives.

AISHWARYA. R

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