OLESYA JAYAKUMAR
Bengaluru
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic aspiring psychologist with a passion for understanding human behavior and promoting mental well-being. Experienced in working with individuals with special needs through my internship at institutions like Asha Kiran School for Special Needs and Spastics society of Karnataka. Skilled in communication, active listening, and creating supportive environments to foster personal growth. Committed to pursuing practical experience to make a meaningful impact in the field of psychology.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Asha Kiran Special Needs School
Bengaluru
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Organized and implemented age appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, intellectual development of the children.
- Developed lesson plans that were stimulating and engaging for the children.
- Facilitated group discussions among the kids regarding various topics such as sharing experiences.
- Provided guidance and support when required for special needs children enrolled in program.
Intern
Sri Chaitanya Techno School
Bengaluru
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Facilitated weekly meetings with faculty members to discuss student progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Coordinated crisis interventions for students facing difficult life situations.
- Organized workshops and seminars for students on topics such as bullying, anxiety, and stress management.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students in order to discuss academic, social and emotional issues.
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
Vandrevala Crisis Helpline
Bengaluru
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted in providing crisis counseling and support to individuals in distress via telephone, email, or text message.
- Ensured a safe environment for clients by adhering strictly to confidentiality protocols at all times.
- Advised clients on how to manage their emotions effectively through positive coping strategies, such as mindfulness techniques and strategies.
- Offered emotional support to clients during difficult times by listening attentively and responding compassionately.
Intern
Spastics Society Of Karnataka
Bengaluru
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Intern
National Institute For The Empowerment Of Persons With Intellectual Disabilities
HYDERABAD
05.2019 - 05.2019
- Administered clinical tests, such as IQ tests, personality tests, and psychological assessments.
- Exposure in case history taking, behavior modification of clients with intellectual disabilities, and counseling of parents of persons with intellectual disabilities.
Intern
Dhrithi Enabling Psychological Wellness
Hyderabad
04.2019 - 04.2019
- Practical work in clinical case history taking, observation, basic diagnostics, and differential diagnostics in accordance with ICD-10 and DSM-5.
- Participated in theory classes on the classification of mental illness, childhood disorders, parapsychology, Freud and neo-Freudians, and mental status examination.
- I was exposed to psychometric tools such as the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression, the Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety, the OCD Self-Assessment, the Bipolar Spectrum Diagnostic Scale (BSDS), the ADHD Parent Rating Scale, Eysenck's Personality Inventory, and the ADHD Current and Childhood Symptom Checklist.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology - Psychology
Montfort Institute Of Advanced Studies
Indira Nagar , Bangalore05-2024
Master of Science - Psychology
Garden City University
Bangalore, KA07-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Francis College For Women
Hyderabad, Telangana06-2021
High School Diploma -
St. Francis College For Women
Hyderabad, Telangana03-2017
Secondary Eduaction - 10th
Oxford Grammar High School
Hyderabad, Telangana03-2015
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Interpersonal and social skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Empathy development
- Multicultural competence
- Mental health awareness
- Counseling
- Hardworking
- Client rapport building
- Talk therapy
- Behavioral modifications
- FLUENT IN [English, Telugu & Hindi ]
Languages
Telugu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Accomplishments
1. Certificate Of Participation - Street Cause, March 2017
2. Certificate Of Excellence- Free Style Dance workshop 2016
3. Certificate of Participation- Flash Mob at St Francis college for Women 2018
Timeline
Intern
Asha Kiran Special Needs School
06.2024 - 07.2024
Intern
Sri Chaitanya Techno School
03.2024 - 04.2024
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
Vandrevala Crisis Helpline
02.2024 - 04.2024
Intern
Spastics Society Of Karnataka
02.2023 - 05.2023
Intern
National Institute For The Empowerment Of Persons With Intellectual Disabilities
05.2019 - 05.2019
Intern
Dhrithi Enabling Psychological Wellness
04.2019 - 04.2019
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology - Psychology
Montfort Institute Of Advanced Studies
Master of Science - Psychology
Garden City University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Francis College For Women
High School Diploma -
St. Francis College For Women
Secondary Eduaction - 10th
Oxford Grammar High School
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