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Falak Kazi

Falak Kazi

Pune

Summary

A seasoned professional with 7 years plus experience who specializes in Training, Content Development & Curriculum Designing using effective Andragogy & Pedagogy principles. I am adept at using various learning principles and methodologies to train, ensure knowledge retention, and gauge it.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Curriculum & Training Director

The Mind Sync
Pune
12.2021 - Current

As the Curriculum Director.

  • Designed SEL curriculum outline across grades, based on CASEL core competencies.
  • Successfully prepared lesson plans for The Mind Sync core and app sessions based on the three pillars of The Mind Sync.
  • Setting weekly curriculum goals for each grade.
  • Emphasized bringing in creative learning through the medium of art.
  • I reviewed the lesson plans made by the curriculum team and led a team of thriving psychologists.
  • Integrated neuroscience concepts into the curriculum and implemented them in the lesson plans.
  • Provided feedback and guidance on employee performance to supervisors and managers.

As the Training Director.

  • I did curriculum training with teachers from various schools.
  • Organized and conducted assessments with teachers.
  • Provided certificates to teachers who qualified as Mental Health Educators.
  • Ensured the implementation of the curriculum in the classroom.
  • Maintained records of the progress of the schools.
  • Visited schools to interact with learners and gauge their understanding of the concepts and their implementation in day-to-day life.
  • I connected with the team to track the progress of the schools.

Psychologist - SEN Educator

ORCHIDS GLOBAL LEARNING ACADEMY - IB & CBSE
Mumbai
08.2019 - 12.2021
  • Planned SEL curriculum based on the IB PYP inquiry cycle.
  • Conducted SEL sessions in class through an evidence-based approach.
  • Conducted assessments based on IB ATL skills and learner profiles.
  • I took group sessions in class as required.
  • Identified emotional difficulties in learners, ensuring their overall development.
  • Developed IEPs according to the learner's area of development and preferred way of learning.
  • Planning and executing one-on-one sessions for special educational needs.
  • Weekly class observation for identifying any social or behavioral concerns among learners.

Guidance Psychologist

Iwill by Epsyc Clinic
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Taking case history and conducting application-based assessment.
  • Taking the most suitable therapeutic approach for anxiety, depression and relationship-based issues.

Support Teacher - Counselor

Starlit Ability Enhancement Services Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
05.2016 - 04.2017
  • Assisting the child in their day-to-day tasks at school.
  • Making a monthly IEP and recording the progress.
  • Conducting individual therapeutic sessions and taking a follow-up.

Education

POST GRADUATION DIPLOMA IN - SCHOOL COUNSELING

SYMBIOSIS CENTRE FOR DISTANCE LEARNING
Pune
01.2022

Master's Degree - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

VIVEKANAND COLLEGE OF ARTS, COMMERCE & SCIENCE
Chembur, Mumbai
01.2016

BACHELOR'S IN ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY

R.D NATIONALS COLLEGE OF ARTS, COMMERCE & SCIENCE
Bandra, Mumbai
01.2014

Skills

  • Developing and designing Social & Emotional Learning curriculum
  • Lesson planning
  • Training delivery
  • Assessment design
  • Mental health education
  • Team leadership
  • Project management
  • Creative learning

Accomplishments

  • Conducted research on the impact of the Mind Sync Program on students' social and emotional competencies.
  • The research studies were published in the Journal of Integrated Health, USA.

Timeline

Curriculum & Training Director

The Mind Sync
12.2021 - Current

Psychologist - SEN Educator

ORCHIDS GLOBAL LEARNING ACADEMY - IB & CBSE
08.2019 - 12.2021

Guidance Psychologist

Iwill by Epsyc Clinic
05.2018 - 08.2019

Support Teacher - Counselor

Starlit Ability Enhancement Services Pvt. Ltd
05.2016 - 04.2017

POST GRADUATION DIPLOMA IN - SCHOOL COUNSELING

SYMBIOSIS CENTRE FOR DISTANCE LEARNING

Master's Degree - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

VIVEKANAND COLLEGE OF ARTS, COMMERCE & SCIENCE

BACHELOR'S IN ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY

R.D NATIONALS COLLEGE OF ARTS, COMMERCE & SCIENCE
Falak Kazi