Ingyin May
Melbourne,Australia
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Placement
Odyssey House Victoria – Kids in Focus Program
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Completed 500 hours of student placement involving both direct practice and research components
- Accompanied senior case managers on home visits, documenting case notes
- Observed KODY Caring Dads Facilitation sessions and participated in KODY research meetings
- Gathered data for a KODY Case Study on an Aboriginal family, focusing on interventions from the Kids in Focus program for the mother and children and KODY Caring Dads for the father
Co-Founder
Honest Hour (Mental Health Service)
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided different types of counselling services
Volunteer Lay Counsellor
&PROUD (LGBT Community)
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Engaged in phone line counselling services
- Conducted one-on-one counselling sessions
- Facilitated group counselling sessions and utilized art therapy techniques.
Trained Peer Listener
Mee Pya Tike Application
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Conducted confidential one-on-one chat sessions with university students
- Dealing with stress and anxiety related to academic studies and adolescent life challenges.
Live the Dream Project Coordinator
Foster Education Foundation
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Conducted interviews with famous people from diverse backgrounds
- Provided information on educational opportunities and job prospects to youth.
Salesperson
Vodafone Mobile company
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Responsible for selling data plans and phone accessories.
Private Real Estate agent
Abundance Real Estate
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Assisted in finding suitable accommodation for international students studying in Melbourne
- Provided guidance and recommendations to clients interested in purchasing houses in the Melbourne area.
Assistant Manager
Ever Green Yoma
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Engaged in communication, translation, and negotiation activities with Korean and Japanese rubber buyers to facilitate business transactions.
Secretary
Padauk Myae Real Estate
01.2009 - 08.2010
- Managed incoming calls, took notes, and provided administrative support.
Education
Master of Social Work -
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC12.2024
Graduate Diploma in Psychology -
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC12.2022
Professional Certificate of Adolescent Counselling - 30 Total Course Hours And Independent Study
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC12.2020
Certificate IV in Communitive TESOL -
Australian Pacific College
Melbourne, VIC12.2020
C1 Advanced Preparation -
English Unlimited
Melbourne, VIC07.2020
B2 First preparation -
English Unlimited
Melbourne, VIC06.2020
Postgraduate Diploma of Applied Psychology - Term Paper Research: Colour Psychology
The University of Yangon (Incomplete- Due To Myanmar Coup D'état)
Yangon, Myanmar 12.2019
Master of International Business -
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC07.2017
Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) -
Curtin University
Singapore12.2013
Diploma of Commerce -
Curtin University
Singapore 12.2011
Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies -
Curtin University
Singapore 04.2011
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Superior Work Ethic
- Mental Health Advocacy
- Adolescent mental health
- Multicultural Competence
- Certified in CPR
- Psychosocial Assessments
Relevant Professional Training
- 06/22/23, MARAM Collaborative Practice Training, Northern Integrated Family Violence Services- Women’s Health in the North
- 02/11/23, Multicultural Counselling (1.5 CPD hours), Australian Psychological Society
- 10/16/22, Webinar series: Excellence in private practice - success in a changing world (7.5 CPD hours), Australian Psychological Society
- 10/16/22, Working with children and parents involved in family law disputes: What every psychologist should know (1.5 CPD hours), Australian Psychological Society
- 10/16/22, Understanding trauma as a system of psycho-social harm (1 CPD hour), Australian Psychological Society
- 10/16/22, Clinical Mindfulness using real mindfulness techniques to help give people real life solutions (1.5 CPD hours), Australian Psychological Society
- 08/29/22, An introduction to psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (1.5 CPD hours), Australian Psychological Society
- 03/16/22, Neuropsychology of Trauma: Implications for practice (1.5 CPD hours), Australian Psychological Society
- 08/25/21, Organisational Psychology Information Session & Interactive Webinar for Undergraduate Psychology, Australian Psychological Society
- 08/24/21, A Day in the Life of (Part 1. Pathways to profession), Australian Psychological Society
- 08/16/21, APS Course Information Series (Postgraduate), Australian Psychological Society
- 08/13/21, A Day in the Life of Thalassemia – when your blood doesn't perform (1.5 CPD hours), Australian Psychological Society
- 08/09/21, 2021 APS Course Information Series (Honours), Australian Psychological Society
- 07/14/21, VIC CCN CPD Panel: Private practice: how to, and lessons learned (1.5 CPD hours), Australian Psychological Society
- 05/10/21, Experts in the Field (1.5 CPD hours), Australian Psychological Society
- 01/10/21, Source Healing Technique- Advanced level, Cindy Melksham (Empowerment + Energy)
- 01/09/21, Source Healing Technique- Foundation level, Cindy Melksham (Empowerment + Energy)
- 11/09/20, Diploma of Metaphysics, Wisdom International Seminary
- 09/24/19, Emotional Intelligence Course, Wisdom Management Centre
- 09/08/19, Stress Management Course, Wisdom Management Centre
- 08/27/19, Single-Minded Focus Course, Wisdom Management Centre
- 08/15/19, Introduction to Marketing Course, Wisdom Management Centre
- 07/21/19, Ego Psychology Course, Wisdom Management Centre
- 07/07/19, Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) (2 days Course), Myanmar Business School
- 06/17/19, Phone Line Counselling Training, &PROUD LGBT Community
- 06/14/19, Psychology of First Impression Course, Wisdom Management Centre
- 01/26/19, Research Methodology Training (6 days Course), The University of Yangon
Professional Memberships
- 02/11/23, Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), Student Membership, 512160
- 02/10/23, Australian HR Institute (AHRI), Associate Member, 418666
- 05/06/21, Australian Psychological Society (APS), Student Subscriber, 261145
Other Information
HLTAID011 PROVIDE FIRST AID (INCLUDES CPR)- level 2 (also known as Senior First Aid, and Apply First Aid) – completed on 11/04/2023, Myanmar/ Burmese, Outstanding Mental Health Hero- Volunteer Award, Counselling Corner, 02/01/2020, The Green- mental health free event
References
- Anne Tidyman, Manager Child and Family Services, Odyssey House Victoria, 660 Bridge Road, Richmond, Vic, 3121, 0394207680/ 0466268932, ATidyman@odyssey.org.au
- Aung Min Thein (Course Trainer), Psychotherapist (ACA Registered No.12151), Counselling Corner, No.5/9, 1st Floor, Bogalay Zay Street, Yangon, +959450003312, aungminthein@counsellingcornermyanmar.com
Languages
Burmese
Full Professional
Timeline
Student Placement
Odyssey House Victoria – Kids in Focus Program
05.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer Lay Counsellor
&PROUD (LGBT Community)
06.2019 - 02.2020
Co-Founder
Honest Hour (Mental Health Service)
01.2019 - 12.2021
Trained Peer Listener
Mee Pya Tike Application
01.2018 - 12.2019
Live the Dream Project Coordinator
Foster Education Foundation
01.2018 - 12.2019
Salesperson
Vodafone Mobile company
01.2015 - 12.2017
Private Real Estate agent
Abundance Real Estate
01.2015 - 12.2017
Assistant Manager
Ever Green Yoma
01.2014 - 06.2015
Secretary
Padauk Myae Real Estate
01.2009 - 08.2010
Master of Social Work -
The University of Melbourne
Graduate Diploma in Psychology -
The University of Melbourne
Professional Certificate of Adolescent Counselling - 30 Total Course Hours And Independent Study
Monash University
Certificate IV in Communitive TESOL -
Australian Pacific College
C1 Advanced Preparation -
English Unlimited
B2 First preparation -
English Unlimited
Postgraduate Diploma of Applied Psychology - Term Paper Research: Colour Psychology
The University of Yangon (Incomplete- Due To Myanmar Coup D'état)
Master of International Business -
Monash University
Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) -
Curtin University
Diploma of Commerce -
Curtin University
Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies -
Curtin University
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