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Megha Minocha

Victoria

Summary

Dynamic Guidance Counselor with a proven track record at YPS Mohali School, adept in multicultural competence and individual counseling. Excelled in empowering students through educational workshops and fostering a supportive environment, significantly enhancing emotional well-being and academic success. Skilled in relationship building and effective communication, consistently maintaining confidentiality and focusing on solutions. Active

Liaison with Parents and Teachers on understanding Adolescents and effective communication skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Guidance Counselor

YPS Mohali School( India)
07.2013 - 11.2023
  • Assessment and Evaluation: Conducted psychological evaluations to assess students' learning and behavior to determine their strengths and challenges. This helped in identifying learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and emotional difficulties.
  • Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining accurate records of all counseling sessions and interventions provided.
  • Empowered students to take ownership of their education by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering decision-making ability
  • Facilitated group sessions focused on topics such as stress management, academic skills development, career exploration, relationship-building techniques.
  • Workshops for Parents on understanding Adolescents and effecting parenting style.
  • Educating teachers on effective student learning techniques.

School Counselor

St.Stephen's School
04.2010 - 06.2013
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
  • Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
  • Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.

Education

Bachelor In Psychology ( Honours) - Psychology - Counselling

Panjab University
India
04.2007

Skills

  • Multicultural Competence
  • Individual Counselling
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Emotional Support
  • Relationship Building
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Effective Communication
  • Group Counseling
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Solutions-focused
  • Orientation Programs

Timeline

Guidance Counselor

YPS Mohali School( India)
07.2013 - 11.2023

School Counselor

St.Stephen's School
04.2010 - 06.2013

Bachelor In Psychology ( Honours) - Psychology - Counselling

Panjab University
Megha Minocha