Christina J. Victoria

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OBJECTIVE

To apply my skills and expertise in diagnosing, handling, counselling, and providing support to individuals going through emotional struggle and to excel in the field of Psychology and Education, by imparting acquired knowledge; enhancing, updating and enriching self knowledge in the process.

WORK SUMMARY- 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS LECTURER/ PSYCHOLOGIST/ COUNSELOR

JYOTI NIVAS COLLEGE AUTONOMOUS – Bangalore June 2011 - Present

Department: Psychology

Role: Assistant Professor/Psychologist/ Counsellor

Core subjects: Basic Applied Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Counselling Psychology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Impart knowledge as a Lecturer to graduate students of Psychology through a systematic plan of lecture sessions, demonstrations, group discussions, Practical Laboratory sessions etc…

Train and impart working knowledge to Students in various fields of Psychology such as Basic Psychology, Social Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Developmental Psychology,

Curriculum development and implementation.

Provide individual tutorials for students in need of extra coaching, and remedial classes by identifying their specific educational need.

Implement new ideas to improve standards of teaching.

Assessing student behavior in the classroom, documenting changes in behavior or academic performance and working with the college counselor to determine appropriate intervention needed.

Managing students by providing guidance and feedback to help them strengthen their skills and knowledge base.

Enhance students’ knowledge and their overall personality.

Maintaining a healthy mentor- ward relationship and keeping track of their performance on a regular basis.

Foster students’ commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course knowledge to broader themes.

Assign and critiqued projects and student assignments using APA format to increase student awareness of research standards.

Establishing pre requisites for under-graduate and graduate students

Provide support, counselling and mentor students on a personal/ Academic level

Extensive participation in committees and extra-curricular activities.

Organizing conferences and establishing contacts with the wider academic community.

Actively leading class discussions and encouraging debates leading to Introspection.

Work with a diverse population of students, including many international students, and developed strategies for responding effectively to them.

Preparation and administration of tests and examinations and assessing the same.

Assessment of students’ course work and material.

Assist new faculty to blend into the work culture of the institution and execute their responsibilities effectively.

Pro Active member of various committees and groups that plan and execute activities in the organization.

Counselor/ Psychologist at Manasi Psychological Services a counselling community set up for students and Commoners.

St. ANNE’s DEGREE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN – Bangalore June 2009 – May 2010

Department: Psychology

Role: Lecturer

Duties and Responsibilities:

Motivating the students and driving academic excellence

Sharing best practices with the students in terms of leadership skills, soft skills, Aptitude and Attitude skills.

Organized departmental workshop in ‘Neuro-Psychological issues’

Organized inter collegiate fests

Meeting corporate experts to impart professional training for students for the following:-

Current requirements in the counseling industry

In depth Understanding of the uses of psychology in handling organizational behavior and analyzing management pattern.

Constant Follow up Sessions

Coordinate and Work towards bringing out the annual college magazine IRIS 2009-‘10

Active member of the college NSS team

Conducted regular industrial visits to NIMHANS, Bangalore, Parivarthan and Asha Group of Schools for Special children.

WORKSHOP AND TRAINING

Trained and certified in Face Reading and Body Language from the Academy for Skill and Knowledge.

Trained and certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Personnel Selection, Stress Management and Career Guidance from the department of Psychiatry, Command Hospital Air force, Bangalore.

Workshop on “Psycho diagnostics and Psychotherapeutics”. At Annamalai University.

Workshop on career development and human resource management from University of Madras.

Training camp on Leadership from M.R. Pai Foundation.

SEMINARS/CONFERENCES-ATTENDED AND ORGANISED

Participated in a National Level Faculty development Program on ‘Student Engagement Strategies in Today’s Digital World’, organized by Indian Institute of Psychology and Research in collaboration with Bangalore Psychology Forum, on 4th May 2019.

Participated in a National symposium on “challenges for Psychological Practice in the 21st Century” held at Sampurna Montfort College on 27th April 2019.

Participated in a One Day National Conference on Psychology, ‘SPECTRA’18’ organized by the department of BA-JEP, T.John College, Bangalore on the 23rd of October, 2018.

Participated in the 4th Annual Drishti Symposium, Bengaluru, organized by Drishti, Centre for Assessments and Training on the 8th September 2018, held at Sampurna Montfort College, Indiranagar, Bengaluru.

Organized a UGC Sponsored National Conference on Mind Body Matters: An Interdisciplinary Insight, Organized by Departments of Life Sciences and Behavioral Sciences in Collaboration with Evolve-ED, Bangalore, from 1-2nd February, 2018

Organized the 1st CCPI Regional Meeting of Karnataka on Grief Therapy in Collaboration with CCPI- Catholic Conference of Psychologists of India (Karnataka Region), Bangalore, on 23rd August, 2018.

Organized a One-Day National Level Conference on Millennial’s Relationships: Changing Landscapes in Collaboration with CCPI Catholic Conference of Psychologists of India (Karnataka Region), Bangalore, on 23rd August, 2018.

Organized a Two-Day National Level Workshop on Enriching Marital Relationships: Challenges, Approaches and Prospects in Collaboration with CCPI Catholic Conference of Psychologists of India (Karnataka Region), Bangalore, on 23rd August, 2018.

Part of organizing team of the one-day UGC Sponsored National Conference on Youth and Dysphoria: Coping with the Challenges of Depression in Everyday Living, organized by MANASI – The Psychology Association of Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru on January 17, 2017.

Organized a one-day seminar on The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Aspects of the Cyber World, organized by MANASI – The Psychology Association of Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru on September 6, 2017.

National workshop on the Draft National Policy on education (NPE)-2016: prospects and aspirations organized by the conference of catholic colleges of Karnataka (CCCK) and Christ University.

International Workshop on Holotropic Breathwork organized by Sampurna Montfort College in the year 2016

National Workshop on The Relevance of Hypnotherapy and its Application as a Therapeutic Modality organized by Mind Matters & Manasi- The Psychology Association, Jyoti Nivas College in the year 2016

National Conference on ‘Trauma: Recovery and Growth through Counselling and Psychotherapy’ organized by Conference of Catholic Psychologists in association with Sampurna Montfort College in the year 2015

State level conference on ‘Euthanasia- Kill the pain, not the patient’ organized by Jyoti Nivas College in association with Archdiocese of Bangalore in the year 2015

Attended a national conference on Role of Libraries in the Information Era: Optimizing Knowledge Resources in Learning and Research on 17th-18th February 2014, conducted by the Department of Library and Information Science, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore.

Workshop on “Promotion of Healthy Behavior: Skill Based Learning in Motivation Enhancement “organized by NIMHANS in 2013.

National Conference on ‘Relationship Management- An Essential Investment for Better Living’ organized by Manasi- The Psychology Association, Jyoti Nivas College in the year 2013

Organized a short term diploma course in “Intensive Counseling” by Sister’s of St. Ann of Luzern (De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines) in the Academic Year 2011-12.

National Conference on ‘Community Oriented Psychological Interventions’ organized by Conference of Catholic Psychologists in association with Jyoti Nivas College in the year 2011

UGC sponsored national workshop on “Psycho diagnostics and Psychotherapeutics” at Annamalai University in the year 2009.

UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Psychology: Promoting Corporate Excellence” held at University of Madras in 2008.

PAPERS PRESENTED/ PUBLICATION

Presented a paper on Soft skills at a UGC-sponsored seminar in Annamalai University

Presented a paper on Life Skills at a National Seminar on “Contemporary Issues in Quality Assurance in Higher Education”.

Presented a paper on “A Discourse on Male Child Sexual Abuse and its Implications on Sexuality Discord” at T. John College Bangalore

Pereira, A., Joy, C. & Gomes, RG. (2018). A Discourse on Male Child Sexual Abuse and its Implications on Sexuality Discord, 8(11). UGC International Journal of Basic and Applied Research, p. 705-712, November, 2018. ISSN: 2249-3352.

URL: http://www.pragatipublication.com/assets/uploads/doc/597e0-705-712.16022.pdf

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Superior logical and analytical reasoning

Strong public speaker

Inspiring Lecturer will skills of conducting, engaging in Guest lectures

Skill in creating programs that help address psychological issues in campuses and workplaces

Expertise in helping people especially with personal problems

Dedication towards work and passion to succeed.

MEMBERSHIPS/ ACADEMIC/ PROFESSIONAL

BOS member from 2011-2019 at Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous

Life Skills Trainer (freelance) at Unlock, Bangalore, from 2012-2018.

Counselor at REST Counseling Services (Freelance), Bangalore, since 2015

Chairman and Representative of the Department of Psychology while Pursuing M.Sc at Annamalai University.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Lecturing

Teaching and Training

Mentoring

Counselling

Psycho diagnostic Assessments

Planning

My expertise and knowledge are focused toward comprehensive Adolescent Counselling and aims at motivating students to face challenges in the educational scenario, managing and coping with stress, ways to combat stress, and encouraging them to be persistent to succeed academically and overcome maladaptive behaviors.

I also extend my services to individuals as a career counselor and mentor, in assisting them to explore, pursue and attain career goals. And as a Psychological counselor to individuals who find it difficult to cope with personal and environmental stressors.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Counselling and Guidance

Adolescent Behaviour

Mental health and the Importance of Positive Mental Health

Developmental Psychology, Child Abuse

Positive Mental Health/ Positive Psychology.

ACADEMICS

Qualification

Institute / Board / University

Year of Passing

M.Phil

PRIST University

Tanjavur

2010

M.Sc

Annamalai University

Chidambaram (Regular)

2008

B.A

Mount Carmel College

Bangalore University

2005

II PUC

Mount Carmel College

Bangalore University

2002

PERSONAL TRIVIA

Date Of Birth: 22nd August 1984

Languages Known: English, Hindi, Kannada and Tamil.

Permanent Address: #3134, HAL II stage, 13th Cross,

6th ‘C’ Main, Indiranagar, Bangalore – 560038.

REFERENCES

Available on Request

I hereby declare that the above mentioned information is true to the best of my knowledge. I am willing to furnish documents to authenticate the same.

Thanking you

Christina J. Victoria

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