Name : Vidya Vijaykumar *B/**, *nd Cross, Cauvery Nagar

Mail ID : adka64@r.postjobfree.com Kodichikanahalli Road,

Mobile : +91-998******* Bommanahalli

Date of Birth : 22.10.87 Bangalore-560068,

Gender. : Female. Karnataka, India

Career Objectives

To create an enriching environment and in the process strive towards organizational objectives. This I hope to accomplish through the training and skills that I have acquired in the area of Psychology.

Career History

Work Experience 1

Institution - MyPeegu – Noitacude Educational Services

Designation - Associate Psychologist – Team Lead

Duration - May 2019 – May 2020

Role Description

Employed by Mypeegu in Appollo National Public School – Banashankari 3rd stage. Conducting classroom observations and identifying students who may require additional help/support – academic/emotional/psychosocial. Providing individual counselling to students and parents as per requirement. Conducting group sessions, psycho education classes and skill enhancement programs for students on topics like emotional intelligence, personality, study skills, time management, self-concept, self-expression, communication skills, managing aggression etc. Student workshops on topics like – self management and sex education. Working with children with special needs and learning disabilities, recording session notes and treatment plan. Discussing accommodations that is required with teachers and parents. Conducting teacher workshops, topics include classroom management, mindfulness at work, social emotional learning and self-management. Conducting parent orientation programmes. Parent counsellor meetings. Creating teacher assessment reports that aid in annual appraisal of teachers. Driving the Anti- bullying campaign which involved briefing students about the topic and conducting various activities to sensitize students on the same. Conducting baseline assessments to track progress of students.

Work Experience 2

Institution - St. Frances De Sales Degree College

Designation - Assistant Professor (Psychology)

Duration - June 2017 – April 2018

Role Description

Employed as an Assessment Professor of Psychology in St. Frances Degree College from June 2017-April 2018. Subjects taught include developmental psychology, social psychology and general psychology. Apart from teaching, I have also been an evaluator of Bangalore University Practical exams. My ability to understand the individual needs of students and effectively respond to them have made me ‘the go to person’ when they face problems, be it related to learning or emotional issues.

The class that I mentored received the Best Outgoing Batch Award.

Work Experience 3

Institution - Jyoti Nivas Pre-University College

Designation - Guest Lecturer Psychology

Duration - August 2016 – February 2017

Role Description

Employed as a lecturer (temporary replacement staff) in Psychology in Jyoti Nivas Pre-University College from August 2016-February 2016. Topics taught include General Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Biological basis of Behaviour and Social Psychology to mention a few.

Besides teaching, I have also been providing counselling to students who approach me with their concerns as they find me very approachable and supportive.

I was also a Mentor for 30 students which involved close monitoring of their performance, conduct in college and frequent interactions with their parents, all aimed at guiding, nurturing and facilitating their growth and development.

Conducting value education/holistic development classes every week.

Work Experience 4

Company - Thomas Assessments Pvt Ltd

Designation - Senior Analyst – Assessments Practices and Research

Duration - March 2012 – July 2015

Thomas Assessments Pvt Ltd– is the Indian arm of Thomas International which is a leading provider of people assessments. The organization conducts over a million assessments every year.

Role Description

Worked with more than 20 clients across various industries including IOB (Indian Overseas Bank), Rittal, Vodafone, BEL (Bharat Electronics Limited), Capgemini, Tech Mahindra, Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd etc. The role involves anchoring and facilitating Development Centers/Assessment Centers across various employee levels.

Prework – Involved a detailed study regarding the client organizations, creating competency tool matrix, developing tools/content for Group Discussions, Case Study, Role Play, In-Tray exercises, creating pool of comments, schedules, coordination with the clients and assessors.

During the Center - Facilitating Assessment Centers – Making presentations, ensuring that the center is conducted in a smooth and hassle free manner.

Observation of behavior demonstrated by participants and rating their performance during contingency situations in the absence of assigned assessors.

Post DC/AC - Preparing consolidated reports that provide clients with an overview of results and key findings from assessments conducted. Writing and auditing comprehensive reports for participants of assessment centers/development centers summarizing their strengths and areas of development. Creating Individual Development Plan for each candidate, detailed analysis of the participants’ performance to identify their training needs. Apart from individual reports creating group reports by analyzing the group’s performance as a whole to identify High, Average and Low performers.

Mentoring and Coaching new team members to help them write effective reports, monitoring their performance and providing constructive feedback.

Have also conducted training sessions on Report Writing for aspiring Behavioural Assessors.

Administering psychometric tools - PPA (DISC based assessment), GIA (aptitude), TEIQue (Emotional Intelligence)

Research on the outcomes of interventions conducted in various client organizations to identify

patterns and draw correlations to further understand different factors that impact performance.

Rewards and Recognition

Received the Breath of Fresh Air Award for being a fast learner and demonstrating exemplary performance.

Work Experience 5

Company - PPC Worldwide

Designation - Psychological Counselor

Duration - September 2011 – February 2012

PPC Worldwide is an international organization having its presence in 130 countries. It is a leading provider of Employee Assistance Programs.

Role Description

The role involves providing psychological counseling to employees of various multinational companies, counseling is provided for a range of issues like work stress, parenting issues, couple

issues, relationship issues, time management, issues with line management, peers, depression, anxiety, work life balance and so on. The role also includes conducting exit interviews and

making presentations on the employee assistance program services provided by PPC Worldwide in numerous firms.

Work Experience 6

Company - Accenture

Project - ACCBS BPO

Designation - Customer Support Associate

Project Duration - July 2008 – June 2009

Role Description

Worked in voice process Leo23, handling both outbound and inbound calls. Outbound calls dealt with taking and processing orders of customers. It also involved marketing of club memberships. Inbound calls mainly consisted of attending to customer queries and also complaints regarding the products.

Rewards and Recognition

Summit award for excellent performance.

Good Samaritan award

Incentives for sales performances.

Educational Background

Completed Post Graduate course in MSc Counseling Psychology from Christ University, Bangalore, with distinction in April 2011.

UGC NET QUALIFIED - NTA Ref No : 200*********

Masters Dissertation Topic

“The influence of Social Activities on the Subjective Wellbeing of Elderly Adults.”

This quantitative research study examined the relationship between social activities and subjective wellbeing of elderly adults. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 16. The findings indicated that there was a high level of subjective wellbeing among the elderly adults and that there was a moderate positive correlation between social activity and subjective wellbeing.

Internships Undergone during the course

During the course, I have undergone internship in various institutions such as hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centers and acquired experience in dealing with clients from different age groups and varied socio-economic backgrounds.

Summer Internship

Richmond Fellowship Society Bangalore, also worked in halfway home ‘ASHA’, long stay home ‘JYOTHI’, and the day care centre ‘CHETANA’

Job Role and Description:

Providing psycho-education and conducting exercises experiential in nature.

Screening of clients which included interviewing, case history taking, and observation.

Manasa Neuropsychiatry Hospital, Bangalore

Job Role and Description:

Observation of the psychiatric consultations.

Monitoring and interacting with clients and documenting their progress.

Worked in collaboration with health professionals, social workers and psychiatrists.

NU Hospital, Bangalore

Job Role and Description

Observed counseling process of patients and donors going for kidney transplantation/dialysis for mentally preparing them to undergo the same.

Karnataka Institute of Diabetology, Bangalore

Job Role and Description

Observed screening of diabetic patients for psychological distress and subsequent counseling for patients with depression.

Practicum & Internship

Reception Centre (Govt. Remand Home for Women and Children), Bangalore.

Job Role and Description:

Intake interviews – taking case histories of the clients and assessment.

Individual counseling

Psychoeducation.

Group games and Team building activities

St. Sara’s School, Koramangala, Bangalore.

Job Role and Description:

Observation and interaction with children in the classrooms

Individual counseling

Psychoeducation to students and teachers.

Group work

Driving home the concepts of self-awareness, time management and planning through creative activities.

Paper Presented

National Conference on “Peace and Conflict Resolution: A Search Through Dialogue”

Poster Presentation of Paper Titled “Conflicts among Students” (Department of Psychology, Christ University)

Workshops Attended

“Anima-Animus”, A seminar on Gender Difference held in Christ University

Revisiting the world of work, National conference held in Christ University

Participated in a creative Dance therapy workshop at Christ University Bangalore

Experiential workshop on Bringing peace to our inner child by Christina Franklin – Muktha Foundation

Extra Curricular Activities

An active volunteer of Center for Social Action, Christ University, Bangalore (2004).

Participated in Dance and Singing competitions.

Member of the Athletics club

Additional Certificate Courses Undertaken:

Life Skills Training

Human Resource Management

Webinars Attended:

The Science behind anxiety and panic attacks – Cadabams

Positive Parenting – Dr. Suja Koshy

National webinar on ‘Scope, challenges and effectiveness of online counselling during COVID19.

Webinar on National Education Policy – Nurturing well rounded learning.

Health and wellbeing of women during COVID 19 - NIMHANS

Educational Qualification

Course

College/ University

Grade

S.S.L.C

Sri Saraswathi Vidya Mandir, Bangalore

First Class

P.U.C

Christ Junior College, Bangalore

Second Class.

B.A (Psychology, Sociology, English)

Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore

First Class.

MSc (Counseling Psychology)

Christ University, Bangalore

Distinction.

Personal Strengths

Positive attitude, Communication skills, Dedication, Integrity, Adaptability, Nurturing Human Relations, willing to take responsibility and focused.

Languages Known

Speak

Read

Write

English

Yes

Yes

Yes

Hindi

Yes

Yes

Yes

Kannada

Yes

Yes

Yes

Malayalam

Yes

No

No

French

No

Yes

Yes

Reference

Prof. Johny Joseph

Controller of Examination

Christ Deemed to be University

Declaration

I hereby declare that all the above information furnished is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

(Vidya Vijaykumar)

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