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Jyotsna Jennifer

Mussoorie

Summary

To obtain a position as a professional School Counsellor and Psychology teacher in a collaborative and positive school environment that allows me to utilize my ability to build relationships with students and be a support in the academic environment to students, family, and staff. Adept School Counselor offering 12.6 years of experience counseling students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices and life planning. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counseling program.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

School Counselor and Psychology Teacher

St. George’s College
03.2020 - Current
  • Conducting individual and group counseling sessions
  • Teaching Psychology to senior classes
  • Teaching General Knowledge to classes vi-viii
  • Initiated 'Peer Support Group'- to address concerns of students in boarding setting
  • Associated with Fortis School Programme, Noida
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
  • Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
  • Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.
  • Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
  • Conducted psych educational assessments to identify areas of academic and behavioral strengths and weaknesses and recommend modifications to improve learning and behavior.
  • Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
  • Developed safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
  • Empowered parents/guardians involvement in their children's education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.
  • Created inclusive learning environment by advocating for accommodations for students with special needs or disabilities.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Supported students transitioning between grade levels by working with teachers to develop effective transition plans aimed at minimizing potential challenges during adjustment periods.
  • Improved graduation rates by implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.

School Counselor and English Teacher

O P Jindal Modern School
04.2015 - 02.2020
  • Conducted individual and group counseling sessions
  • Conducted workshops for students and teachers
  • Taught English language to middle school classes
  • Was part of Udaya Project and helped in conducting 'Balika Manch';
  • Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.

School Counsellor

Ryan International School
04.2013 - 11.2014
  • Conducted individual and group counseling sessions for students from Montessori to standard 12; Conducted workshops for students, parents, and teachers; Coordinated with Shristi Learning Centre Delhi for children with Learning Disability; Taught Social Studies to classes 3 and 4, G.K - Value Education to class 8
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • Maintained high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
  • Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.

Primary Teacher

Ingraham Institute
11.2011 - 03.2013
  • Taught English and Social Studies to classes 4 and 5; History and Civics to Class 6; Coordinator for 4th and 5th Standard
  • Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes
  • Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels

Education

CTET – Cleared -

CBSE
Haryana, HR
12.2019

Bachelor’s of Education B.Ed. -

Kurukshetra University
01.2011

Post MA Diploma in Professional Counseling and Psycho therapy -

Panjab University
01.2010

Masters of Science in Applied Psychology -

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science And Technology
01.2009

Bachelors of Arts - Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology

Government College For Women
Hisar, HR
01.2007

Certificate course on Computer Concepts (CCC) -

DOEACC, Management InfoTech System

Senior Secondary -

N.I.O.S Board
Hisar, HR
01.2004

Secondary Education -

Campus School, CCSHAU
Hisar, HR
01.2002

Skills

  • To guide systematically and manage children enabling them to develop skills in areas of their personal interest
  • Assist in planning & coordination of co-curricular activities & student affairs
  • Develop and implement programs to encourage student participation
  • Fluent communication and writing skills
  • Ability to compile information, gather data and prepare records of counseling sessions
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Individual and Group Counseling
  • Behavioral and Mental health assessments
  • Counseling and therapy
  • Individual and family support
  • Alcohol and substance abuse
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Organizational Skills
  • Compassionate

Languages

Hindi
English

Timeline

School Counselor and Psychology Teacher

St. George’s College
03.2020 - Current

School Counselor and English Teacher

O P Jindal Modern School
04.2015 - 02.2020

School Counsellor

Ryan International School
04.2013 - 11.2014

Primary Teacher

Ingraham Institute
11.2011 - 03.2013

CTET – Cleared -

CBSE

Bachelor’s of Education B.Ed. -

Kurukshetra University

Post MA Diploma in Professional Counseling and Psycho therapy -

Panjab University

Masters of Science in Applied Psychology -

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science And Technology

Bachelors of Arts - Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology

Government College For Women

Certificate course on Computer Concepts (CCC) -

DOEACC, Management InfoTech System

Senior Secondary -

N.I.O.S Board

Secondary Education -

Campus School, CCSHAU

Key Achievements

With an overall experience of 12.6 years. I have succeeded as a primary teacher for English and Social Studies .I had been appointed as the coordinator for 4th and 5th Standard to ensure good education, culture and activities that are embedded in the teaching framework. I taught English and Social Studies to classes 4 and 5; and History and Civics to Class 6 here. From April 1, 2013- 17 November 2014 I had served Ryan International School, Ghaziabad as the School Counsellor. As a Counsellor my responsibilities were to take individual as well as group counseling sessions for students from Montessori to standard 12. I conducted workshops for students, parents and teachers. I also coordinated with Shristi Learning Centre Delhi that conducted special sessions at school for children suffering from Learning Disability. Apart from these responsibilities I had been a member of G-6 for Social Studies at Ryan’s and taught Social Studies to classes 3 and 4; and G.K – Value Education to class 8. From April3, 2015-February28, 2020 working as School Counselor at O P Jindal Modern School, Hisar. As a counselor I had been responsible for conducting individual as well group sessions, conducting workshops for students as well as teachers. I also taught English language to middle school classes. I’m also a part of Udaya Project and have been conducting “Balika Manch” to create awareness about menstrual hygiene and child abuse. From March2, 2020- till date working as School Counselor at St. George’s College, Mussoorie. As a counselor I’ve been responsible for conducting individual as well as group sessions and conducting workshops for students. I am teaching Psychology to senior classes and General Knowledge to classes vi-viii. I have also initiated a ‘Peer Support Group’ to provide emotional support to students. Presently I am also associated with Fortis School Programme, Noida. Completed the Internship as a Counsellor in Choithram Institute of Health Sciences, Choithram Hospital & Research Centre, Indore, and Madhya Pradesh. During this course of period, have provided lectures on psychology to the student of Bachelor in Physiotherapy In addition, handled wide variety of teaching and counseling project to build the community: - “To Study the Effect of Emotional maturity on the Adjustment and Classroom Behavior of Adolescents.” “Role of Gender, Hopelessness and Depression in Suicidal Ideation.” “Assertive Training for Women with Marital Discords.”

Role Profile

School Counsellor

Personal Information

Marital Status: Married

Key Achievements

With an overall experience of 12.6 years. I have succeeded as a primary teacher for English and Social Studies .I had been appointed as the coordinator for 4th and 5th Standard to ensure good education, culture and activities that are embedded in the teaching framework. I taught English and Social Studies to classes 4 and 5; and History and Civics to Class 6 here. From April 1, 2013- 17 November 2014 I had served Ryan International School, Ghaziabad as the School Counsellor. As a Counsellor my responsibilities were to take individual as well as group counseling sessions for students from Montessori to standard 12. I conducted workshops for students, parents and teachers. I also coordinated with Shristi Learning Centre Delhi that conducted special sessions at school for children suffering from Learning Disability. Apart from these responsibilities I had been a member of G-6 for Social Studies at Ryan’s and taught Social Studies to classes 3 and 4; and G.K – Value Education to class 8. From April3, 2015-February28, 2020 working as School Counselor at O P Jindal Modern School, Hisar. As a counselor I had been responsible for conducting individual as well group sessions, conducting workshops for students as well as teachers. I also taught English language to middle school classes. I’m also a part of Udaya Project and have been conducting “Balika Manch” to create awareness about menstrual hygiene and child abuse. From March2, 2020- till date working as School Counselor at St. George’s College, Mussoorie. As a counselor I’ve been responsible for conducting individual as well as group sessions and conducting workshops for students. I am teaching Psychology to senior classes and General Knowledge to classes vi-viii. I have also initiated a ‘Peer Support Group’ to provide emotional support to students. Presently I am also associated with Fortis School Programme, Noida. Completed the Internship as a Counsellor in Choithram Institute of Health Sciences, Choithram Hospital & Research Centre, Indore, and Madhya Pradesh. During this course of period, have provided lectures on psychology to the student of Bachelor in Physiotherapy In addition, handled wide variety of teaching and counseling project to build the community: - “To Study the Effect of Emotional maturity on the Adjustment and Classroom Behavior of Adolescents.” “Role of Gender, Hopelessness and Depression in Suicidal Ideation.” “Assertive Training for Women with Marital Discords.”

Role Profile

School Counsellor

Personal Information

Marital Status: Married
Jyotsna Jennifer