Shikha Yadav
Dublin
Summary
A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Additionally, I am a registered member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASSISTANT BEHAVIOURAL SUPPORT
Nexus Asd Preschool
Dublin
08.2023 - Current
- Operated within agreed professional, ethical, and school policies when working with pupils and those involved with them.
- Provided assistance to staff in implementing IEP Goals within the classroom.
- Conducted goal assessments and implemented improvements.
- Successfully formulated strategies to address problematic behavior and implemented positive behavioral intervention plans.
- Implemented and monitored behavioural support programmes, analyzing data for progress review and collaborating with the behavioural manager for necessary modifications.
- Implemented least to most restrictive practices, ensuring staff have proper training for restraint procedures
- Provided oversight of data collection to ensure staff in the classroom were collecting and recording data correctly
ASD HEAD TEACHER
Nexus Asd Preschool
Dublin
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Worked in a preschool setting, providing support to children with autism spectrum disorder and other intellectual disabilities, in a naturalistic environment
- Implemented a range of impactful teaching techniques to foster student growth and progress, including collaborative learning, positive reinforcement, modeling, and explicit instruction.
- Evaluated student performance to pinpoint areas requiring enhancement
- Fostered positive relationships with students, parents, teachers, and school administrators.
- Incorporated pecs (Picture exchange communication) as an effective tool for promoting verbal expression in nonverbal children
- Utilized A-B-C Formats to facilitate the implementation of diverse teaching trials supporting children's growth in emotional, social, and other areas.
- Executed evidence-based practice and performed behavioral analysis with guidance.
- Streamlined team training and promoted staff development.
ASD- TUTOR, SPECIAL NEEDS
ABA Preschool
Dublin
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Aided children dealing with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and a range of intellectual disabilities.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in a naturalistic work environment
- Played a role in enhancing the therapeutic approach
- Implemented PECS and visual tools to foster the emotional and social growth of children.
- Assessed student skills, identifying areas for improvement using set criteria.
Edu carer
Giraffe Childcare
Dublin
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Created positive and safe environment rooted in warm and compassionate care, empathy and acceptance
- Observed care plan progress, monitoring children throughout daily activities and recording notable data
- Assisted with mentoring and training of new childcare staff, monitoring and enforcing adherence to policies
- Offered children emotional, social and behavioural support
- Conducted small groups and individual classroom activities with children based on different learning needs
- Followed Tulsa Aistear programme to meet different requirements which will be helpful in kids learning and development.
Trainee Clinical Psychologist- Internship
Sir HN Reliance And Rehabilitation Hospital
Mumbai
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Contributed to the development and execution of care plans, utilizing effective psychological treatment interventions tailored to individual client requirements
- Provided support to individuals affected by traumatic events to navigate psychological and behavioral difficulties
- Collaborated with patients to determine recovery targets, carried out tests and research to evaluate development
- Contributed to organizing and facilitating scheduled therapeutic groups.
- Performed assessments using established protocols to determine client requirements
- Evaluated effects of beliefs and feelings on individuals using observation, assessment, and experimentation techniques.
- Assisted in administering neuropsychological assessments, conducting direct and indirect observations, and facilitating semi-structured interviews under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
- Contributed valuable insights and perspectives during team meetings for clinical treatment planning
- Developed multicultural therapy competency by working with clients from various populations and backgrounds
- Gained a comprehensive understanding and proficiency in employing CBT and psychotherapy approaches in conjunction with evidence based practices.
Social Care Worker
Indian Development Foundation
Mumbai
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Prepared range of written communications, documents and reports
- Prepared orders to deliver excellent presentation and quality standards
- Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems
- Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
- Worked on two different projects: Student leadership program, Project dignity.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Psychology, Level9, PSI Approved
Dublin Business School
Dubin, Ireland Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Level8
Nowrosjee Wadia College
Certificate of Higher Education - Science
Sheth Vidya Mandir junior college
Secondary School Certificate -
Sheth Vidya Mandir English high school
Skills
- Counselling
- Learning style assessment
- Positive atmosphere promotion
- Flexible and adaptive
- Behavioural/cognitive skills development
- Effectively work with parents
- Performance assessments
- Communication skills
- Client documentation
- Record management
- Attentive listening
- Patient- Therapist relationship
- Patient centred care
- teaching
Affiliations
- Graduate member of psychological society of Ireland
- Registered with teaching council of Ireland
Certification
- Administration and Coding of the Autism Diagnostic from to Course Leader Certificate of Training Interview-Revised (ADI-R) to the level of Clinical Reliability.
- Administration and coding of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule Second Edition (ADOS-2) to the level of Clinical Reliability.
- Teacch autism programme certified
- Children First with TUSLA
- Dyspraxia Awarness certification from CPD college.
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder certification from CPD college.
Timeline
ASSISTANT BEHAVIOURAL SUPPORT
Nexus Asd Preschool
08.2023 - Current
ASD HEAD TEACHER
Nexus Asd Preschool
08.2022 - 07.2023
ASD- TUTOR, SPECIAL NEEDS
ABA Preschool
01.2022 - 08.2022
Edu carer
Giraffe Childcare
07.2021 - 01.2022
Trainee Clinical Psychologist- Internship
Sir HN Reliance And Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2019 - 03.2020
Social Care Worker
Indian Development Foundation
07.2019 - 11.2019
Master of Science - Applied Psychology, Level9, PSI Approved
Dublin Business School
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Level8
Nowrosjee Wadia College
Certificate of Higher Education - Science
Sheth Vidya Mandir junior college
Secondary School Certificate -
Sheth Vidya Mandir English high school
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