Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
References
Personal Information
Languages
Affiliations
Timeline
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Brenda J. Fernando

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 Mumbai
04-2014

BSc - Human Development

Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science
University Of Mumbai
04-2012

HSC -

Maharashtra Board
06-2009

SSC -

Maharashtra Board
St. Anthony Girls' High School, Chembur
06-2007

Ph.D. - Human Development

College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan
University Of Mumbai

Skills

  • 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)

References

Dr. Kamini Rege

Associate Professor

Department of Human Development,

College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan, University of Mumbai

Founder member and Treasurer, ECA; Education Consultant for various schools. 

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
Brenda J. Fernando