Isha Tiwari

Curriculum Development and Instruction:

• Developed and revised 10+ comprehensive syllabi for diverse psychology courses, including specialized subjects like Sports and Health Psychology, Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis, and Qualitative Research Methodology, significantly enhancing academic rigor and relevance.
• Designed and facilitated the 'Understanding Self' course, fostering personal growth and professional development among psychology students.
• Integrated vocational training and real-world case studies into the curriculum, bridging theoretical concepts with practical application, to promote essential skill development.

Student Mentorship and Supervision:

• Successfully supervised and mentored over 15 Master’s and Bachelor’s students on dissertations, research projects, and academic trajectories, ensuring timely completion and high-quality outputs.
• Coordinated and secured Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with industry partners to generate robust internship and placement opportunities for master's and bachelor's students.
• Actively assisted the Placement Cell in securing roles for graduating Master's students and provided targeted career guidance.

Academic Coordination and Mentorship:

• Served as the Class Coordinator and Mentor for postgraduate students, proactively managing class vigilance, ensuring the timely commencement of lectures, and conducting dedicated student mentoring sessions.
• Collaborated as a Research Coordinator, significantly boosting student engagement by promoting awareness and participation in external research conferences, seminars, and workshops.

Academic and Administrative Leadership:

• Served as Examination Coordinator for the department, effectively managing all examination logistics, including the timely collection of question papers and answer keys, and ensuring seamless communication between the department and the central Examination Office.
• Contributed to institutional advancement by serving on curriculum development and assessment committees, playing a key role in achieving departmental accreditation, and updating Board of Study course curricula.
• Assisted in the MOOC coordination process, helping students complete necessary credits, and integrate online learning into their degree requirements.
• Enhanced pedagogical expertise and administrative efficiency by participating in multiple Faculty Development Programs focused on advanced research methodologies and teaching skills.

Advanced Clinical Practice and Intervention:

• Delivered expert individual and couples therapy, utilizing a comprehensive, evidence-based modality repertoire, including CBT, DBT, ACT, SFBT, and REBT, ensuring personalized care and measurable progress.
• Expanded clinical specialization by integrating advanced Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) techniques to effectively treat trauma and complex emotional wounds.
• Conducted thorough psychological assessments using various standardized testing methods (e.g., VSMS, BDI, HAM-A) to generate accurate diagnoses and inform targeted treatment plans.
• Enhanced patient well-being by integrating mindfulness and relaxation techniques into sessions, cultivating emotional resilience within a safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment.

Assessment, Documentation, and Critical Analysis:

• Developed customized, data-driven treatment plans tailored to unique client needs, continuously monitoring progress against specific therapeutic goals.
• Maintained meticulous mental health assessment reports, documenting patient observations, behavior, physical health, family history, and medication, to ensure holistic care.
• Critically analyzed and interpreted complex clinical reports related to severe mental health conditions, including opioid addiction, self-harm, and psychosis, contributing to informed care across diverse domains.

Training, Education, and Outreach Leadership:

• Established and directed an online Internship Training Cell for Bachelor's and Master's students, providing structured instruction in essential clinical skills (e.g., case history taking, MSE, psychological assessment), and advanced therapy modalities (CBT, DBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy).
• Led and facilitated therapeutic group sessions focused on critical areas such as stress management, relationship building, and coping skills development.
• Spearheaded organization-wide mental health awareness initiatives by conducting public workshops on key topics, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, mood disorders, and stress/sleep-related disorders (including PCOS collaborations).

Digital Engagement and Organizational Growth:

• Drove LinkedIn marketing strategy, generating engaging content, and implementing social media marketing techniques to significantly build the organization's professional audience and enhance brand visibility.
• Collaborated with external organizations to host online workshops via YouTube, extending the organization’s reach and expertise to a broader audience on specialized topics, like sleep disorders and PCOS.

Specialized Clinical Practice:

• Collaborated directly with psychiatrist Dr. Shariq will provide specialized therapeutic interventions for complex cases involving anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and significant relationship issues.
• Applied Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based practices to effectively address and resolve multifaceted psychological challenges, demonstrating measurable client progress.
• Assisted the consulting psychiatrist in the clinical management and support of patients presenting with psychosis and neurosis, contributing to comprehensive care planning.

Team Collaboration and Case Management:

• Participated in advanced clinical supervision and multidisciplinary case discussions to acquire specialized insights and refine diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
• Facilitated multidisciplinary treatment planning, ensuring a holistic approach by integrating psychological interventions, psychiatric strategies, and medical strategies.
• Demonstrated strong self-motivation and personal responsibility by effectively managing independent clinical caseloads, while contributing actively to a collaborative team environment.

Professional Communication and Documentation:

• Maintained excellent written and verbal communication for accurate clinical documentation, patient reports, and effective coordination across the mental healthcare team.

• Delivered comprehensive virtual assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing a wide range of evidence-based psychological assessment methods and tools (e.g., psychometrics, structured interviewing) to inform accurate case formulation and treatment planning for complex, remote clients.
• Provided specialized mental health support to students navigating high-stress, competitive examination fields (e.g., medical, engineering, civil services), focusing on performance anxiety, motivation, and effective stress management strategies.
• Conducted secure, remote individual psychotherapy sessions by expertly applying multiple therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
• Leveraged specialized telehealth platforms and digital communication protocols to ensure timely, HIPAA-compliant, and confidential mental health support, successfully fostering an empathetic, effective therapeutic environment across virtual settings.
• Maintained robust continuity of care by expertly adapting in-person clinical protocols for the remote environment, ensuring strict adherence to data security and patient privacy, while maximizing client engagement and therapeutic outcomes.
• Demonstrated high proficiency in managing technical challenges inherent to remote care, ensuring minimal disruption to the therapeutic alliance, and maximizing session efficacy.
• Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
• Interviewed, observed, and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.

• Learned case history taking and mental status examination and conducted group therapy.
• Gained insight into various psychotic and neurotic disorders.
• Learned about individual talk therapy.
• Conducted various personality, intelligence, and neurological assessments.

• Conducted psychiatric observation to understand mental behavior.
• Engaged in discussions.

• Conducted psychological assessments and assisted in the diagnosis of various mental health conditions under supervision.
• Provided one-on-one and group counseling sessions for clients dealing with, for example-, anxiety, depression, or stress.
• Observed and supported therapists in designing and implementing intervention plans tailored to enhance motor skills, cognitive functioning, and social integration.
• Assisted in facilitating therapy sessions focused on improving daily living skills, sensory processing, and adaptive behaviors.