Tejaswini Singh
Research Scholar
Bhopal,MP
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive hands-on experience in psycho-education, operations, and management. Proven ability to navigate challenges with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to effective task execution. Adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset drive a commitment to meaningful contributions while advancing organizational goals. Focused on achieving success in every endeavor, consistently striving for excellence in all aspects of work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Samarthanam Trust For The Disabled, Bhopal
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Served in dual leadership roles as Center Head and Project Coordinator at the organization’s Bhopal office for six months, overseeing end-to-end center operations.
- Established a residential coaching facility from the ground up, including infrastructure procurement and vendor coordination, and set up a fully functional hostel accommodating 60 beneficiaries. Identified and facilitated higher education scholarships for students across Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, while providing counseling support to address adjustment and confidence-related concerns.
- Successfully implemented skill development and higher education programs, benefiting over 350 individuals through employment opportunities and educational scholarships.
- Strengthened partnerships with key stakeholders, such as Seva Sadan and the Family Planning Association of India, organized motivational and guest sessions with influential organizations, and developed cost-tracking mechanisms that reduced center expenses by over 10%.
- Streamlined administrative processes and accountability systems, and led outreach strategies that mobilized more than 400 candidates, significantly expanding the organization’s reach.
Student Representative
Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC 4.0) of IGNOU
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Acted as a liaison between students and the board for innovation program-related decisions.
- Collaborated with board members and student leadership through monthly strategic meetings.
- Monitored project progress, and supported decision-making in coordination with the advisory committee.
- Created and published feature articles highlighting program initiatives and outcomes.
Founder President
Masterji Ka Tohfa Welfare Society
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Led initiatives in a government-recognized NGO focused on providing sustainable educational resources to underprivileged students.
- The organization supplied notebooks to students unable to afford them by refurbishing unused pages from pre-used notebooks, guided by the principle that resources are meant to be shared.
- Defined the organization’s mission and vision, built strategic partnerships with businesses to support collaboration and growth, and managed financial, operational, and human resources to ensure efficient and impactful outcomes.
Volunteer Coordinator
Cricket Association for the Blind in India
01.2017 - 02.2017
- Played a key leadership role in organizing the Opening Ceremony of the Men’s T20 World Cup for the Blind (2017) at Indira Gandhi Auditorium, Delhi, hosting international teams.
- Led end-to-end tournament operations, managing boarding, lodging, and travel logistics for teams and officials.
- Successfully coordinated and executed four international matches across four venues in Delhi over four consecutive days, in collaboration with the Cricket Association of the Blind in India (CABI).
Volunteer
Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation
11.2016 - 12.2016
- Volunteered at the launch of the global “100 Million for 100 Million” campaign at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 11, 2016, an initiative led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shri Kailash Satyarthi and formally launched by the then President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee.
- The high-profile event was attended by distinguished global leaders and Nobel laureates, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Tawakkol Karman, Leymah Gbowee, Julia Gillard, and José Ramos-Horta.
- Contributed to the planning and on-ground coordination of the event, supporting logistics, organization, and post-event activities to ensure a smooth, engaging, and well-executed program.
Content Writing Intern
The Optimist Citizen
10.2016 - 11.2016
- Contributed as a writer and researcher at The Optimist Citizen, India’s first newspaper dedicated exclusively to publishing positive news, inspirational stories, and accounts of unsung heroes, to foster optimism and positive action.
- Two articles were published in the sixteenth issue, reflecting uplifting narratives that counterbalance mainstream, negative headlines.
- In this role, assisted with research and content development for positive stories, helping to curate and present engaging, hope-inspiring news that highlights the best of humanity, and motivates readers toward constructive change.
- The Optimist Citizen focuses on showcasing achievements, acts of courage, social impact, and everyday good news from across India and around the world, with the aim of stimulating optimism and encouraging positive social impact.
Education
Ph.D. - Psychology
Doon Business School
Dehradun 04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Psychology
Government Maharani Laxmi Bai Girls PG Autonomous College
Bhopal 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Shri Vaishnav Vidhyapeeth Vishvavidyalaya
Indore 04.2001 -
Master Diploma - Counseling Psychology
Indian Institute of Skill Development Training
Indore04-2024
Certificate - Military Psychology and Counseling
National School Of Leadership
Pune07.2022
Higher Secondary -
Delhi Public School
Bhopal 04.2001 -
Secondary School -
Carmel Convent School, BHEL
Bhopal05-2014
Skills
Effective communication
Strong leadership traits
Data governance expertise
Problem-solving abilities
Public speaking
Analytical reasoning
Time management
Skilled in MS Office applications
Counseling Techniques
Crisis management
Strategic program execution
Training and development
Publications
- Singh, T., Sharma, U., Ethnic Identity Crisis and Acculturation Stress: Workplace Challenges Faced by Indian Professionals Abroad., International Journal of Indian Psychology, 13, 2, 213, 2025, https://doi.org/10.25215/1302.213
- Sharma, U., Singh, T., Comparing emotional contagion and empathy in women with and without PCOS: Implications for mental health and social functioning., International Journal of Indian Psychology, 13, 2, 179, 2025, https://doi.org/10.25215/1302.179
Conferences
- Presented a Paper on 'Ethnic Identity Crisis and Acculturation Stress: Challenges Faced by Indian Professionals Working Abroad', National Conference on Psychology in a Globalized World, New Delhi, India, 2025-02-06, 2025-02-07
- Presented a Paper on 'Comparing Emotional Contagion and Empathy in Women with and without PCOS: Implications for Mental Health and Social Functioning', International Conference on Psychosocial Challenges Among Women with PCOS, Bombay, India, 2025-02-25, 2025-02-28
References
- Amogh, Verma, Center head, 8519086190, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, Bhopal, Bhopal
- Jamal, Akhtar, Professor, 9893278630, Department of Psychology, Government Maharani Laxmi Bai Girls PG Autonomous College, Bhopal, Bhopal
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Samarthanam Trust For The Disabled, Bhopal
01.2023 - 07.2023
Student Representative
Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC 4.0) of IGNOU
10.2021 - 11.2022
Founder President
Masterji Ka Tohfa Welfare Society
11.2019 - 01.2021
Volunteer Coordinator
Cricket Association for the Blind in India
01.2017 - 02.2017
Volunteer
Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation
11.2016 - 12.2016
Content Writing Intern
The Optimist Citizen
10.2016 - 11.2016
Ph.D. - Psychology
Doon Business School
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Psychology
Government Maharani Laxmi Bai Girls PG Autonomous College
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Shri Vaishnav Vidhyapeeth Vishvavidyalaya
04.2001 -
Higher Secondary -
Delhi Public School
04.2001 -
Certificate - Military Psychology and Counseling
National School Of Leadership
Master Diploma - Counseling Psychology
Indian Institute of Skill Development Training
Secondary School -
Carmel Convent School, BHEL