Brenda J. Fernando
Seawoods
Summary
Sharp and focused educator offering six years of expertise in education leadership. Dedicated to the success of students, faculty, and families, with a focus on addressing individuals while maintaining overall compliance with procedures and academic performance. Flexible and professional by using compassion with gentle discipline. Well-rounded, dynamic, and passionate about teaching, mentoring, facilitating, and research.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Invited Speaker
Indian Women Scientists Association, Vashi
04.2023 - Current
- Conducted session on Roles, Qualities, Training for Personnel in ECCE Setup
Evaluation and Guest Lecturer
BMN College of Home Science
04.2020 - Current
- Paper setter, paper moderator, and external examiner (at all UG Levels)
- Guest lectures and sessions for UG students and PG Diploma in ECCE students
Evaluation
College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan
04.2018 - Current
- Paper setter, paper moderator, external examiner (at all UG Levels)
Teaching Professional
College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan
04.2018 - 04.2023
- Teaching undergraduate students
- Mentoring students
- Co-organizing department activities
- Worked closely in NAAC Criterion 3: Research, Innovation and Extension (2019 Cycle)
- Trained teacher trainees with developmentally appropriate practices for teaching
- Supervisor in exams
High School Teacher
St. Joseph’s Convent Matriculation Higher Secondary School
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Economics teacher for grade 11 and 12
Education
MSc - Human Development
Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science
University Of Mumbai04-2014
BSc - Human Development
Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science
University Of Mumbai04-2012
HSC -
Maharashtra Board
06-2009
SSC -
Maharashtra Board
St. Anthony Girls' High School, Chembur06-2007
Ph.D. - Human Development
College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan
University Of MumbaiSkills
- Leadership skills
- Strategic planning
- Team building
- Motivational techniques
- Valuation & Assessment
- Organizing skills
- Basic Computer Skills
- Advanced Statistics Software Skills
Certification
- Online Certificate Course (MOOC) Conducted by Imperial College, London through Coursera
- Psychological First Aid (95% grading)
- Mindfulness and Well-being: Foundations (100% grading)
- Mindfulness and Well-being: Living with Balance and Ease (100% grading)
- 100 Creative thinking: techniques and tools for success (90% grading)
- Positive psychology (100% grading)
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/02/91
Nationality: Indian
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Marathi
Beginner (A1)
A1
Affiliations
- Daycare Assistant at Kids World (2007)
- Art and craft, calligraphy and summer camp instructor at Kids World, Seawoods (2007)
- Personal Tutor (ICSE, Class 9, Science 2008-2014)
- Freelancing volunteer for events at Mount Litera and Zee kids for their events (Chembur, Thane, Lokhandwala branches) (2011-2014)
- Our Lady of Visitation Church, Seawoods
o Youth Parish Neighbourhood Youth Group Leader (2007-2010)
o Line leader for outside services (2010-2014)
o Youth Secretary (2010-2011)
o Youth treasurer (2011-2012)
o Parish Youth Vice-President (2012-2013)
o Parish Youth Animator (2013-2014)
Timeline
Invited Speaker
Indian Women Scientists Association, Vashi
04.2023 - Current
Evaluation and Guest Lecturer
BMN College of Home Science
04.2020 - Current
Evaluation
College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan
04.2018 - Current
Teaching Professional
College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan
04.2018 - 04.2023
High School Teacher
St. Joseph’s Convent Matriculation Higher Secondary School
04.2016 - 04.2017
MSc - Human Development
Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science
BSc - Human Development
Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science
HSC -
Maharashtra Board
SSC -
Maharashtra Board
Ph.D. - Human Development
College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan