Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Conferences Attended
Workshops/Seminars Conducted
Workshops Attended
Research Projects
Publications
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
Languages
Personal Information
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References
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Mahwish Idrees

Mahwish Idrees

Dubai

Summary

Dedicated psychology educator with expertise in clinical psychology, positive psychology, social psychology, and research. Passionate about promoting academic success through innovative curricula. Skilled in facilitating student development, leading research projects and building strong relationships with academic and community stakeholders. Renowned for pioneering dynamic teaching methods, and enhancing student engagement through research-driven methods.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LECTURER AND COURSE MANAGER OF PSYCHOLOGY

University of Bolton, Academic Centre
Ras Al Khaimah
09.2022 - Current
  • Currently managing and supervising the bachelor's program.
  • Delivering lectures, tutorials, and seminars to undergraduate and postgraduate programs to maintain academic rigor and integrity, and fostering intellectual engagement across HE4, HE5, HE6, and HE7 levels.
  • Supervising undergraduate research projects, providing scholarly guidance on research methodologies, ethical considerations, analysis, and academic writing.
  • Designing and grading a range of academic assessments, including essays, presentations, case studies, and examinations, to measure student learning outcomes effectively.
  • Encourage students to indulge in debates, group discussions, and critical reading activities during the class.
  • Providing academic advice, support, and individualized guidance to students, ensuring their personal and academic excellence.
  • Actively engaging in research collaborations to advance knowledge in psychology, and contribute to the academic community.
  • Building strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders to enhance student employability and create pathways for professional placements.
  • Facilitating seminars and workshops that align academic concepts with their application in industry contexts.
  • Indulging in cross-institutional teaching by providing lectures to the ATHE Business and Management Diploma programme.
  • Planning structured course requirements and an academic plan for each semester.
  • Collaborating with faculty on curriculum development and academic policies.
  • Attending various academic board meetings, including the Exam Board, Data Reconciliation Meeting, and Steering Group Meetings, to maintain academic quality.
  • Organizing and participating in departmental meetings, seminars, conferences, career fairs, and discussions with parents regarding students' progress.
  • Acting as a personal tutor for the Accountancy department.
  • Contributed to validating the MSc Psychology program.

PSYCHOLOGIST

Innovative Zone Rehabilitation For Addiction
03.2019 - 07.2021
  • Assessed behavior, diagnosed behavioral, cognitive, and emotional disorders under the supervision and guidance of a senior psychologist.
  • Provided target counselling and therapeutic services to clients after detailed discussion with a senior psychologist.
  • Provided education to patients, family members and significant others.
  • Provided individual and group counseling to aid effective personal, social, emotional development, and adjustment, and offer moderation services.
  • Plan and conduct various intervention programs for the patients.

PSYCHOLOGIST

Willing Ways Addiction Rehabilitation Centre
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Assessed behavior, diagnose behavioral, cognitive, and emotional disorders under supervision.
  • Provided target-oriented counselling and therapeutic services to clients after detailed discussion with senior psychologist.
  • Provided individual and group counselling to aid effective personal, social and emotional development and adjustment and offer mediation services.
  • Planned and conducted various intervention programs for the patients.
  • Conducted various live shows for the organization.

LECTURER (ADJUNCT FACULTY)

Institute of Applied Psychology, University of The Punjab
Lahore
09.2017 - 02.2018
  • Taught critical thinking to bachelors (morning & replica) session.
  • Supervised MSc thesis.

RESEARCH EXECUTIVE

Hash Enterprises (Pvt.) Limited
Lahore
12.2015 - 11.2016
  • Handled and completed both qualitative & quantitative research projects.
  • Provided clear understanding of data using SPSS (Correlation, Multiple Regression, Anova, ANCOVA, Mediation, Moderation & T-Tests).
  • Formulated and presented proposals to senior management.
  • Managed and prepared results of different surveys & questionnaires.

TRAINING EXECUTIVE (INTERNSHIP)

Possibilities Management Development & Consulting Company
Lahore
07.2015 - 10.2015
  • Worked as Project Coordinator in organizing Tony Buzan’s workshop on Creative Leadership.
  • Co-Facilitated Bank Alfala’s training with Qaiser Abbas.
  • Worked as a training executive & planned training calendar.

LECTURER (ADJUNCT FACULTY)

Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab
Lahore
03.2014 - 07.2014
  • Taught SPSS in Psychology to BS & MSc session.
  • Supervised MSc research work.
  • Supervised community work on stress management.
  • Prepared and provided equipment and materials as necessary to enable staff and pupils to function properly.

LECTURER (ADJUNCT FACULTY)

Lahore Garrison University
Lahore
06.2013 - 08.2013
  • Taught Psychology & Logic (Critical Thinking) to BBA session.
  • Facilitated Mphil students in various research projects and analysis using SPSS.

Education

PGCert - Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher and Professional Education

University of Bolton
United Kingdom
01.2023

MPHIL -

Institute of Applied Psychology, University of The Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2014

B.S. (Hons) - Applied Psychology

Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2012

PRE-MEDICAL -

Garrison Post Graduate College for Women
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2007

MATRICULATION -

Garrison Academy For Girls
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2005

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Research and analysis (SPSS, AMOS, NVivo)
  • Academic research
  • Technology integration
  • Effective communication
  • Quantitative and qualitative analysis
  • Presentation skills
  • Team management
  • Classroom management
  • Conflict resolution

Conferences Attended

  • Presented research paper titled “The Role of Perceived Social Support, Rejection Sensitivity and Self-Control on Adjustment in Hostel Students” in the “Global Conference on Business Management and Social Sciences (GCBMS)” on 6th -7th May 2023.
  • Attended the International Conference of Applied Psychology (ICAP), organized by the Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab (15th – 19th December 2012)
  • Attended the National Conference 'Resilience, Coping Strategies, and Reconstruction of Self among Women,' organized by the Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, on March 11, 2010

Workshops/Seminars Conducted

Delivered a seminar on 'Workplace Stress Management' at the Philippine Consulate General, Dubai, in June 2024

Conducted a workshop on 'Stress Management for Students' at the Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, in July 2016

Co-facilitated a workshop on 'Employee Stress Management' in collaboration with Ms. Tahira Mubashir at the Institute of Applied Psychology

Workshops Attended

  • Motivational Interviewing, Dr. Andrew Hamid, 03/18/13 - 03/19/13, Centre For Clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab
  • Healing through Hypnosis, Mr. Maqbool A Babri, 12/15/12, Centre for Clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab
  • Application of NVivo software for qualitative data analysis relating to Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Mr. Rab Nawaz Lodhi, 12/19/12, Centre for Clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab
  • The art and science of Rational Anger Management: Teaching your clients how to control their anger before it controls them., Ms. Saima Salman, 12/16/12, Centre for Clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab
  • Success & Achievement, Mr. Mehrab Khan, 12/19/12, Centre for Clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab
  • Estimation of Cronbach’s Alpha Coefficient in Psychological Research, Dr. Debullal. D. Roy, 12/19/12, Centre for Clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab
  • Behaviors & Attitudes for Promoting Women Leadership, Dr. Anita Anis Allana and Dr. Nargis Asad, 12/16/12, Centre for Clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab

Research Projects

· Applied for Grant on “AIDA-MH: Artificial Intelligence Diabetes Assistant - Mental Health International in Al Qasimi Foundation’s Seed Grants UAE” in collaboration with the University of Bolton, UK (Main Campus) (Approval Awaited).

· The role of Perceived Social Support, Rejection Sensitivity, Self-Control, and Adjustment in Hostel Students.

· Role of Self-Silencing, Self Esteem and Disordered Eating among Professional Women.

· Gratitude, Happiness and Life Satisfaction among University Students.

· Personality, Love Dimensions and Marital Quality in Married Couples.

Publications

  • Gender Role Stereotypes, Self-Esteem and their Association with Mental Health Outcomes in Young Adults, Journal of Gender Issues, 08/24/24, (Q1-Accepted-Awaiting Online Occurrence).

Accomplishments

  • Member of the Industry Advisory Board (IAB) at the University of Bolton, actively contributing to a collaborative network of over 20 industries and companies, fostering academic-industry partnerships.
  • Organizer of the Ras Al Khaimah Innovation and Sustainability Challenge (RISC) 2024-25, in collaboration with the RAK Department of Knowledge, is engaging private school and university students in competitions such as project development, case studies, and photography to promote sustainability and innovation.
  • Coordinator and organizer of the career fair (2023-2025): successfully established industry partnerships, facilitating internship and career opportunities for psychology students

Certification

  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK, 2023
  • PGCert in Teaching and Learning in Higher and Professional Education, UK (2023)
  • Certified course of behavior therapy, PAAR Lahore School of Psychology, 2017
  • IELTS, 06/01/23, 8, 7, 8
  • PTE Academic, 03/01/24, 85, 82, 88, 81, 90
  • PTE Core, 05/01/24, 90, 90, 90, 90, 90

Affiliations

Graduate Basis of Chartered Membership, British Psychological Society, 729042

Languages

Urdu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 09/07/89
  • Nationality: Pakistani
  • Visa Status: Golden Visa Holder

References

  • Will be provided on request

Timeline

LECTURER AND COURSE MANAGER OF PSYCHOLOGY

University of Bolton, Academic Centre
09.2022 - Current

PSYCHOLOGIST

Innovative Zone Rehabilitation For Addiction
03.2019 - 07.2021

PSYCHOLOGIST

Willing Ways Addiction Rehabilitation Centre
01.2018 - 01.2019

LECTURER (ADJUNCT FACULTY)

Institute of Applied Psychology, University of The Punjab
09.2017 - 02.2018

RESEARCH EXECUTIVE

Hash Enterprises (Pvt.) Limited
12.2015 - 11.2016

TRAINING EXECUTIVE (INTERNSHIP)

Possibilities Management Development & Consulting Company
07.2015 - 10.2015

LECTURER (ADJUNCT FACULTY)

Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab
03.2014 - 07.2014

LECTURER (ADJUNCT FACULTY)

Lahore Garrison University
06.2013 - 08.2013

PGCert - Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher and Professional Education

University of Bolton

MPHIL -

Institute of Applied Psychology, University of The Punjab

B.S. (Hons) - Applied Psychology

Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab

PRE-MEDICAL -

Garrison Post Graduate College for Women

MATRICULATION -

Garrison Academy For Girls
Mahwish Idrees