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Laxmi Sharma

Glendalough,WA

Summary

My background encompasses a rich tapestry of experiences in education, counseling, and caregiving. As a teacher, I've had the privilege of nurturing young minds, guiding them in their academic and personal growth, and honing essential skills in communication, classroom management, and lesson planning. Transitioning into the role of a school counselor, I've focused on providing students with emotional and social support, offering guidance through the complex challenges of adolescence, and helping them make informed decisions about their futures. My ability to listen, empathize, and offer valuable counsel has been pivotal in this role. Beyond the academic setting, my time as a care companion has reinforced the importance of empathy and compassion. I've extended my support to individuals in their daily lives, offering companionship, emotional aid, and practical assistance. My journey as a teacher, school counselor, and care companion has instilled in me a deep commitment to facilitating personal growth, emotional well-being, and compassionate care in those I serve.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care Companion

Mercycare Residential Aged Care
09.2022 - Current
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.

School Counsellor

Drukgyel Lower Secondary School, Paro Bhutan
01.2017 - 06.2022
  • Assisted students in setting educational goals, choosing appropriate courses, and developing study skills to enhance their academic performance
  • Provided one-on-one counseling to help students address personal and emotional challenges, such as stress, anxiety, depression, bullying, and relationship issues.
  • Offered guidance on career exploration, including assessing students' interests, skills, and aspirations, and helping them make informed decisions about future educational and vocational paths.
  • Being available to respond to urgent situations, such as students experiencing emotional crises, substance abuse issues, or facing traumatic events.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Teacher

Ministry Of Education
01.2008 - 06.2022
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.

Education

Master of Counselling And Psychotherapy - Counselling

Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA
12.2024

Pst Graduate Diploma in Contemplative Counselling - Counseling

Samtse College Of Education
Samtse, Bhutan
12.2018

Bachelor of Education - Education

Paro College of Education
Paro, Bhutan
12.2007

Skills

  • Care Plan Adherence
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Behavioral Management
  • Patient Companionship
  • Incident Reporting
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Meal Preparation
  • Student Engagement
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Program Development
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Innovative Lesson Planning
  • Excellent Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Computer Skills

Accomplishments

    1. Academic Excellence in Academic Performance, 2007

    2. Academic Excellence in Teaching of Mathematics, 2007

    3. Academic Excellence in Teaching of Mathematics, 2007

    4. Academic Excellence in Teaching of English, 2007

    5. Appreciation Certificate from His Majesty the King of Bhutan for Academic Excellence. (2007)

    6. Royal Civil Service Award, 2018

    7. Facilitated Neuro-science based mindfulness and emotional intelligence to the teaching faculty of Chukha District ( 1st July -30th July)

    8. Accredited as National Certified Counselor by Bhutan Board of Certified Counselors (2019)

    9. Accredited as an official Search Inside Yourself (SIY-Bhutan) teacher (2019)

Certification

1. School Health Coordinator workshop, First Aid [2010]

2. Writers’ Workshop for Class IV-VI Mathematics Textbook, DCRD [2010]

3. GNH Workshop, Shaba HSS, Paro [2011]

4. Writers’ Workshop for Class PP-III Math Textbook, DCRD [2013]

5. Training Program in MS Office and Internet, NIIT [2013]

6. Mental Health Facilitator Training Program [2013]

7. ToT on Guidance and counseling for primary teachers [2014]

8. Life skill-based comprehensive sexuality education workshop [2015]

9. Transformative Pedagogy Training, Shaba MSS, Paro [2016]

10. Training in Graphics and Web design [India-2017]

11. Effective Communication Workshop, Shari HSS, Paro [2017]

12. Training of Trainers on Search Inside Yourself: Neuroscience-based Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence [2018]

13. Writers workshop for Formative assessment (PP-VI math) [2019]

14. Media Literacy and being good citizen training [2020]

15. Educational screening tools and Rapid Neuro Developmental Assessment, [2021]

16. Training on Code Monkey [2021]

17. Training on Rapid Neurodevelopment Assessment [2021]

Certificate IV on Disability

Additional Information

Voluntary Work

Maths Tutor (Jolimont and Wembley Area) at Ezy Math Tutoring)

Student Volunteer at Mercycare, Wembley

Made a financial donation to Bhutan Ability Society (NGO)

Volunteered with Bhutan Ability Society during World Autism Day

Member of Bhutan Ability Society ( Disability NGO)

Timeline

Care Companion

Mercycare Residential Aged Care
09.2022 - Current

School Counsellor

Drukgyel Lower Secondary School, Paro Bhutan
01.2017 - 06.2022

Teacher

Ministry Of Education
01.2008 - 06.2022

Master of Counselling And Psychotherapy - Counselling

Edith Cowan University

Pst Graduate Diploma in Contemplative Counselling - Counseling

Samtse College Of Education

Bachelor of Education - Education

Paro College of Education
Laxmi Sharma