Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Current Address
Disclaimer
Relevant training and workshops attended
Timeline
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Jigme Norbu

Morley

Summary

Diligent student counsellor with versatile background background in program management, overseeing diverse initiatives from inception to successful completion. Proven track record in managing cross-functional teams and implementing impactful projects. Demonstrated proficiency in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Officer/Mental Health Focal Person

Department of Curriculum and Professional Development, Ministry of Education, Bhutan
01.2021 - 07.2023


  • Liaised with the relevant agencies to plan and implement the programs related to mental health particularly Alcohol and Substance Use.
  • Organized workshops and trainings for related mental health for educators across the country.

Teacher/Mental Health Coordinator

Motithang Higher Secondary School
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Taught physics for grades XI-XII
  • Served as staff secretary
  • Initiated student development and wellbeing programs in schools.

STEM teacher

Kuzhugchen Middle Secondary School
01.2008 - 01.2018
  • Taught physics teacher for grades IX-X
  • Served as school management board member
  • Served as staff secretary

Education

Master of Counselling -

The University of Notre Dame
Perth, Australia
12-2025

Master of Science - Materials Science and Engineering

Mahidol University
Bangkok, Thailand
07-2018

Post Graduate Diploma - Place-based Teaching and Environmental Field Science

University of Wyoming
Teton Science Schools, USA
08-2012

Bachelor of Education -

Royal University of Bhutan
12-2007

Skills

    Great communication skills

    Computer and ICARE literate

    Hard worker, quick learner

    Cope well under stress

    Ability to work independently or as a team member

    Ability to communicate at a personal and professional level with positive attitude

Current Address

9 Thorpe Street, Morley, WA, 6062

Disclaimer

I solemnly declare that all the information furnished in this document is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that any willful misstatement described herein may lead to disqualification or dismissal, if engaged.

Relevant training and workshops attended

  • Mental health awareness program for school teachers conducted by Guidance and Counselling Department, Ministry of Education-July 2018
  • Workshop on basic counselling skills for school teachers conducted by Guidance and Counselling Department, Ministry of Education- August 2018
  • Sensitization program on substance use disorder conducted by Bhutan Narcotics Control Agency- June 2021
  • National multi-stakeholder coordination meeting on referral and follow up of persons with SUD- January 2021
  • The Pema Symposium- Building people-centered mental health care through resilient and supportive society- December 2023


Timeline

Program Officer/Mental Health Focal Person

Department of Curriculum and Professional Development, Ministry of Education, Bhutan
01.2021 - 07.2023

Teacher/Mental Health Coordinator

Motithang Higher Secondary School
01.2018 - 01.2021

STEM teacher

Kuzhugchen Middle Secondary School
01.2008 - 01.2018

Master of Counselling -

The University of Notre Dame

Master of Science - Materials Science and Engineering

Mahidol University

Post Graduate Diploma - Place-based Teaching and Environmental Field Science

University of Wyoming

Bachelor of Education -

Royal University of Bhutan
Jigme Norbu