KADAMBARI NARENDRAN

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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

● Master’s in Education: Rehabilitation Counselling, George Washington University, 2121 I St NW, Washington DC 20052, USA. (August 2018 – present) Secured GPA: 3.75

● Post-Graduate Diploma and License in Special Education in Multiple Disabilities, VidyaSagar, affiliated to University of Madras, Chennai 2016. Secured Percentage: 68% (2015 - 2016)

● Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Women’s Christian College, affiliated to University of Madras, Chennai 2015. Secured Percentage: 65% (2012 - 2015) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vocational Rehabilitation Intern, Department on Disability Services, Rehabilitation Services Administration, 250 E St SW, Washington DC (August 2020-present)

• Provided Vocational Counseling services to a diverse client population with multiple disabilities and a wide variety of backgrounds.

• Coordinated services with vendors, teachers, case managers, doctors and counsellors to provide employment opportunities to transition age clients. Counselling Intern, Community Counselling Service Center, George Washington University 2134 G St NW, Washington, DC 20052 (September 2019 – June 2020)

• Provided individual therapy services in person and conducted teletherapy sessions with clients in need of mental health services.

• Utilized creative methods of working with a diverse population of clients with PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Special Educator, Horizon Therapy Centre, #6 Ponnappan Street, New Avadi Road, Kilpauk, Chennai, India- 600010. (10/2016 -10/2017)

● Work independently with children and young adults with autism, learning disabilities, visual impairments, ADHD to help them reach their highest potential and strive to progress beyond their limitations.

Director, Kai Rassi Foundation, Subba Rao Avenue, First Street, College Road, Nungambakkam, India, 600006. (10/2016 -Present)

● Run Chennai based NGO that works with differently abled children and adults in finding, nurturing and making the most of their natural talent in arts.

● Manage sales of artworks and conduct workshops at organizations for physically and mentally disabled.

Special Educator, The Enability Foundation IITM-Incubation Cell, IITM Research Park, Kanagam Road, Taramani, Chennai India, 600113 (04/2017-05/2018)

● Test assistive devices and gadgets for disabled students at various schools and organizations across the state, help with marketing and feedback as well as collaborating research. Intern, Schizophrenia Research Foundation, Chennai, May 2014- June 2014

● Learned how to take case-histories, administer IQ tests such as the Binet-Kamat Intelligence Test, the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale and Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children under supervision.

● Submitted case study on individual with dissociative identity disorder. Project Coordinator - Project Leap, an initiative by Teach For India, Chennai

● Taught middle school children in Government schools’ extra- curricular activities such as sports and dance.

● Lead a team of volunteers help the children put up a show at the end of 6 months to showcase their new skills, coordinated with other project heads and managed reports. ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Paper Title: Occupational Stress faced by Teachers Location: Women’s Christian College, Chennai

Duration: August 2013 - October 2013

Team size: 3

Brief description: To understand the primary factors playing a role affecting stress levels of teachers in Chennai, surveys were conducted with a sample size of 100 teachers. Individual role: Put forth the idea that the factors influencing teachers must range from those affecting both their personal and professional lives; prolonged work hours, inadequate salary, number of students per classroom and work environment among peers.

CERTIFICATIONS & EXAMS

● NCE – National Certified Counselor Exam

● CPCE – Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam

● Certificate course in Dance Movement Psychotherapy organized by the East-West Center for Counselling and Training - September to October 2012.

● Certificate in Cognition and Problem Solving from Concordia College, New York held at Women’s Christian College organized by the Department of Psychology in October 2013. PRESENTATIONS

● Paper presented at International Conference on Current Perspectives in Educational Psychology

(ICCPEP-2013) held at Women’s Christian College organized by the Department of Psychology in November 2013, titled “Occupational Stress Faced by Teachers” which was published in the journal.

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

● Attended National seminar in Enhancing Well-Being of Children – Role of Teacher - January 2013 at Women’s Christian College organized by the Department of Psychology.

● Attended two-day National Seminar on Positive Psychology, its Application in the areas of Education, Health Care and Industry - February 2013 at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore.

● Attended National Seminar on Challenges and Strategies for Promoting Psychological Well- Being - March 2013 at The University of Madras.

● Attended National Conference on Cognitive and Neuropsychology: Challenges and Issues

(NCCNP 2014) held at Christ University, Bangalore organized by the Department of Psychology. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

● Volunteer, Child Developmental Centre, an initiative by the Department of Psychology for children with intellectual disabilities, Women’s Christian College, Chennai, June 2013 - April 2015

● Captain. College Football Team, 2013 - 2015

● Treasurer, Young Indian Club, a non-profit initiative by the Confederation of Indian Industry.

● Actor, CreaShakti Theatre Company, Chennai. 2013- 2018