Vidhi Tandon
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Engaged professional in student wellbeing and mental health support, focusing on child protection and safeguarding. Skilled in individual and group counselling, social emotional learning, and behaviour intervention strategies. Experienced in crisis management and special educational needs support, including IEP development, while ensuring compliance with KHDA standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Student Counsellor & Student Success Advisor
DeMont Institute of Management & Technology
Dubai
2023.04 - 2025.03
- Delivered individual and group counselling, career guidance, wellbeing interventions, student support planning, and transition programmed. Partnered with faculty and parents to enhance student engagement and success.
- Spearheaded mental health awareness campaigns at school level resulting in more informed conversations about mental health among pupils and staff members.
- Developed coping strategies for students dealing with academic pressure.
- Facilitated student development by conducting regular counselling sessions.
- Guided students through university application process, increasing acceptance rates into chosen institutions.
- Supported struggling learners through tailored counselling services, improving academic results significantly.
- Created safe and supportive environment, resulting in increased trust from students.
- Organised workshops on stress management, leading to enhanced student performance.
- Achieved improved student wellbeing with proactive mental health support.
- Fostered positive relationships within school community through mediation and conflict resolution techniques.
- Implemented anti-bullying initiatives at school, promoting harmonious learning environment for all pupils.
- Collaborated with teachers for better understanding of individual student needs.
- Assisted parents in managing their child's educational challenges, fostering stronger home-school partnerships.
School Counsellor & Special Educator
Our Own High School (GEMS)
Dubai
2022.04 - 2022.11
- Supported students with academic, emotional, behavioural, and social concerns. Developed IEPs, delivered counselling interventions, wellbeing programs, and collaborated with teachers, parents, and leadership teams.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for improved student mental health.
- Ensured safe and supportive environment with active listening skills.
- Identified potential at-risk students through diligent observation, leading to early intervention.
- Conducted regular assessments by implementing appropriate psychological tests.
- Conducted seminars on various topics such as bullying prevention and emotional literacy.
- Provided one-on-one counselling for decreased behavioural issues.
- Promoted positive behaviour amongst students through reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with parents for better understanding of child's needs.
- Organised workshops on stress management techniques, enhancing overall student coping mechanisms.
- Developed comprehensive wellness programmes to enhance student well-being.
School Counsellor & Student Development Facilitator
India
2016.01 - 2022.01
- Delivered counselling services, career guidance programs, social-emotional learning initiatives, and parent engagement workshops supporting holistic student development.
- Managed crisis intervention cases, resulting in timely assistance to students.
- Coordinated with teachers, resulting in tailored support for students.
- Conducted seminars on various topics such as bullying prevention and emotional literacy.
- Trained in conflict resolution techniques to manage disputes effectively among students.
- Developed comprehensive wellness programmes to enhance student well-being.
- Contributed to development of school policies to ensure mental health considerations were included.
- Promoted positive behaviour amongst students through reinforcement strategies.
- Offered advice on career choices, improving student future prospects.
- Advocated for students' needs with proactive engagement with staff and faculty members.
- Conducted regular assessments by implementing appropriate psychological tests.
Personality Development & Soft Skills Trainer
Ambalika Institute
2017.01 - 2018.01
- Conducted leadership, communication, confidence-building, and employability workshops for students and faculty.
Student Counsellor & Life Skills Trainer
Kunwars Global School
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Delivered counselling support and facilitated life skills, resilience, and study skills programmes to enhance student well-being and academic success.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
University of Lucknow
Lucknow06.2015
Postgraduate Diploma - Counselling
Lucknow06.2013
Diploma - Special Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Economics
Skills
- Counselling services
- Mental health support
- Crisis management techniques
- Child protection and safeguarding
- SEN support
- IEP development
- Behaviour intervention strategies
- Career guidance services
- Social emotional learning (SEL)
- Workshop facilitation skills
- Parent engagement
- KHDA compliance awareness
Certification
- Certified Learning & Development Professional (GSDC)
- ABA Training
- MOE Qualification Verification Completed
- CDA Social Counselor Licensure – In Progress
Accomplishments
- Supported 500+ students in academic, emotional, behavioural, and career development.
- Designed and delivered wellbeing, resilience, anti-bullying, and life-skills programs.
- Supported SEND learners and Students of Determination through individualized support plans.
- Conducted parent, student, and staff workshops on wellbeing and mental health.
- Promoted inclusive education and safeguarding best practices.
ATS Keywords
- School Counselor
- Student Wellbeing
- Safeguarding
- Child Protection
- Mental Health Support
- SEL
- Behaviour Intervention
- Crisis Intervention
- Career Guidance
- Inclusion
- SEND
- Students of Determination
- IEPs
- Parent Consultation
- Student Success
- KHDA Compliance
- Student Welfare
- Emotional Regulation
- Bullying Prevention
- Transition Support
- Student Advocacy
Timeline
Student Counsellor & Student Success Advisor
DeMont Institute of Management & Technology
2023.04 - 2025.03
School Counsellor & Special Educator
Our Own High School (GEMS)
2022.04 - 2022.11
Personality Development & Soft Skills Trainer
Ambalika Institute
2017.01 - 2018.01
School Counsellor & Student Development Facilitator
2016.01 - 2022.01
Student Counsellor & Life Skills Trainer
Kunwars Global School
2015.01 - 2016.01
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Economics
Master of Arts - Psychology
University of Lucknow