Sanketa Shetye

Experience

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  Positive Outcomes

  Jun 2008 - Jul 2009

  Intern and Mental Health Professional

  - Conducted Intake Interviews, preparing client plans, and handling ongoing case management- Assisted the supervisor with the resources to conduct training & awareness workshops for teachers- Administered and interpreted psychological tests for the staff recruitment purposes as well for the individual clients- Conducted a psycho-educational group sessions with class 5 & 7 on diverse topics like self awareness, handling emotions, communication etc.- Attended Career Expo- 2008-09 by Education times in Pune, Mumbai and Kolkata; represented the center to promote career guidance in youth. Show less

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  Drishti

  Oct 2009 - Jun 2010

  Junior Psychologist

  - Offered individual and group counseling as needed to the children of 5 years to 15 years of age group. In addition to that also provided necessary counseling to the parents and adults.- Provided guidance in personal, social and academic areas, approaches to learning and career exploration- Worked as consultant to the teachers, administrators and other personnel.- Extended a study of behavioral stratagem for providing some suitable way outs to control the students in the classroom.- Performed various methods of educational as well as psychological testing with designing the individualized strategy for each student on the basis of short time and long time goals.- Offered an expert acknowledgment as well as due support for the students with their parents.- Set up and assemble various methods of evaluation, test results and the acknowledgements with their necessitate presentations. Show less

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  Udayachal Primary School c/o Godrej & Boyce

  Jun 2010 - Jul 2014

  School Psychologist

  - Conducted Counseling sessions for individuals, groups, or families to assist in addressingproblems or concerns which could relate to: student behavior, relationships, parental split-up,bullying, friendship problems, alcohol/drugs, stress, someone ill or bereavement, etc.- Assisted students by delivering Age-appropriate lessons throughout the year, providing parentworkshops are and one-on-one sessions as needed.- Placed strong emphasis on effective problem solving, communication skills, self-awareness andidentity development, interpersonal relationships, decision making, study habits and transitions- Enhanced the group experience and improving service provision by providing assistance in theintegration of students with their peers in the classroom.- Arranged an extensive study for determining the educational necessities and special needsamong the children and implement individualized procedures with comprehensive learning about theneeds as well as the progress (conducting psychometric assessments as well as informal assessments - diagnostic, aptitude and achievement assessment).- Developed treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities and needs, creating resources ortechniques.- Provided necessary concentration and develop an extensive study for taking care continually orincurably ill children. Refer clients to specialists or to other institutions for non-counseling treatmentof problems (Rehabilitation services)- Documented each referral starting from assessment to termination to provide a betterunderstanding of the clients progress and plan of action at a glance- Conducted home visits with clients with family or school related difficulties Show less

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  Reliance Foundation School - India

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2016

  Resource Staff

  - Conducting Counseling sessions for individuals as well as groups- Conducting Life Skills sessions for classes 1 to 9 – An outreach program of prevention- Preparing reports on the sessions conducted for various classes - Developing Life Skill Lesson Plans for classes 1- 9 on topics such as Self-concept, self-esteem, Friendship, Bullying, Communication Skills etc.; Counselling Resources on various activities like Anger Management, Fine motor Skills, Self-Awareness etc.- Organizing and presenting sessions on Adolescent issues, knowing and growing, Career awareness, study skills etc. - Planning future activities for Counselling Department and prepared an Action Plan for future sessions to be conducted with students, teachers and Parents counsellor prepared presentations on the topics Show less

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  Maharashtra Dyslexia Association

  Aug 2014 - Oct 2016

  Intern - In training Academic Language Therapist

  - Assessing students for initial screening- Providing Remediation using Sounds in Syllable - Multisensory structured Language Therapy under clinical supervision- Documenting

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  Peel District School Board

  Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  Casual Teaching Assistant

  • Worked in a capacity of Field Office Behavioural in Elementary and Middle Schools supporting students with behavioural issues within the visited schools• Functioned in a capacity of Behavioural Therapist positions in Secondary contact rooms to place an emphasis on the development and maintenance of effective interpersonal skills, effective work habits and coping skills• Support students in some contained classrooms for cognitive, physical, sensory, mobility or behavioural issues

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  Ziqitza Health Care Limited

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

  Counsellor

  • Attending to individuals who seek help in crisis and referring them to an appropriate NGO after understanding their needs• Visiting NGOs to know their areas of work for effective referral• Attending various events by NGO to strengthen the networrk

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  ManObal - Center for Excellence and Wellbeing

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  Head of Services

  • Planning and reviewing the activities of Professional services offered at the centre• Creating awareness about the Mental Health issues faced by individuals in various age groups• Appointing various paraprofessionals to ensure holistic intervention model• Oranizing events and activities to create awareness in communities

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  PeriUrja Energy Pvt Ltd

  Sept 2018 - Aug 2019

  Interim Human Resources Advisor

  - Recruitment, - Policy and Documentation

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  JBCN International Schools

  Jul 2019 - Jun 2023

  School Counselor

  - Help Learners to apply academic achievement strategies - Assist K - 12 learners manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills - Individual student academic planning and goal setting - School counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards - Short-term counseling to students- Managing Referrals for long-term support - Collaboration with families/teachers/ administrators/community for student success- Advocacy for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings - Data analysis to identify student issues, needs and challenges Show less

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  RP Goenka International School

  Jun 2023 - Jul 2024

  School Counsellor

  - Supporting learners with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Needs- Offer Learners with personalized approach catering to their Needs- Maximizing learner achievement in all curricular domains- Work with teachers to implement Positive Behavioral Interventions- Initiating Individual/Group Sessions for wellbeing, Goal Setting, Managing Emotions and Peer Support etc.- Establish nurturing relationship of trust and respect with learners & parents

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  JBCN International Schools

  Jul 2024 - now

  Deputy Head of Enrichment Cell