Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Hobbies
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Disha Sikri

Public Health
Manchester,United Kingdom

Summary

A recent graduate with a Master of Public Health degree seeking an entry-level role in a public health organisation to enhance skills in program development, data analysis, and community outreach. Passionate about promoting and improving public health. Versatile Content Writer proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. An extremely self-motivated, disciplined and confident individual.

Work History

AceNgage
Bengaluru, India

Counsellor
06.2021 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Worked in collaboration with other team members to achieve success
  • Operated with a strong work ethic, professionalism, and the ability to work under pressure
  • Worked well independently and on a team to solve problems.

Tamana Special School
Delhi, India

Volunteer
04.2019 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • Planned and conducted arts based therapy workshops for children with autism
  • Developed plans and interventions based on clients' needs and goals
  • Documented client's progress and maintained accurate records.

Delhi Institute of Digital Marketing
Delhi, India

Business Consultant
09.2018 - 11.2018

Job overview

  • Enhanced client satisfaction ratings by resolving difficult customer issues through completion.
  • Identified key products, services and customers and used data to devise innovative sales and marketing plans enabling dramatic growth.
  • Generated daily operations reports, presenting findings to key stakeholders and identifying targeted improvements.

Shaurya Center
Delhi, India

Volunteer Classroom Assistant
05.2018 - 06.2018

Job overview

  • Encouraged student interaction in group activities, maintaining sensitivity to various special needs requirements.
  • Maximised quality of teaching by maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge and refreshing curriculum materials with new topics.
  • Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
  • Organised class spaces and prepared materials for upcoming teacher lessons.

Learning Ladder
Delhi , India

Special Educator Intern
05.2017 - 06.2017

Job overview

  • Experience working with children with various disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, and Specific Learning Disabilities
  • Designed lesson plans based on student abilities, struggles and needs.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively communicate with students, families, and colleagues.

Genesis Global School
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Shadow Teacher
04.2017 - 05.2017

Job overview

  • Assisted the Teacher with daily tasks and special projects as needed
  • Assisted in planning and implementing IEPs for students with disabilities
  • Assisted in planning and implementing educational activities for children with disabilities.
  • Held one-to-one training for struggling and underachieving students requiring extra support.
  • Addressed and quickly resolve classroom conflict through prompt intervention and improvisation.

Education

Manchester MetropolitanUniversity
Manchester

Master of Science from Global Public Health
01/2022 - 01/2023

University Overview

Modules: Epidemiology and Statistics, Evidence-Based Public Health and Health Promotion, Global Mental Health, Climate Change, Global Public Health Challenges for the 21st Century, International Health System and Policy, Sociological Methods for Public Health.

Dissertation: Impact of non-pharmacological interventions (music therapy and physical activity) on social isolation and loneliness among persons with dementia.

Mount Carmel College
India

Master of Science from Human Development
06/2016 - 04/2018

University Overview

Modules: Mental Health, Curriculum Planning and Administration for ECE (Early Childhood Education), Human Resource Management, Children with Special Needs, Guidance and Counselling, Family and Community Dynamics, Human Rights.

Dissertation: Peer Pressure and Emotional Maturity among Adolescents

Institute of Home Economics
India

Bachelor of Science from Home Science
06/2013 - 04/2018

University Overview

Modules: Food and Nutrition, Human Development & Childhood Studies, Development Communication & Extension, Resource Management & Design Application, Fabric & Apparel Design.

Skills

  • Qualitative Research\
  • Critical analysis
  • Community Development
  • Data Analysis
  • Public Health
  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Management Skills
  • Strategic Planning
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Community education
  • Prevention strategies
  • Research abilities
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Social media outreach

Accomplishments

  • Certificate Course in Arts Based Therapy from Kathakar Trust, Delhi- Relevant coursework: Art-Based Therapy Techniques, Creative Process in Therapy, Assessment and Evaluationin Art Therapy, Art Therapy Ethics and Professional Issues, and Group Dynamics in Art Therapy.
  • Certificate Course in Play Therapy
  • Founder of "TheArticulate", a platform build on the motive to enhance mental health for each individual by bringing wholesome therapies based on multiple forms of artwork and to remove the stigma pertaining to mental health.

Hobbies

  • Creative writing: I enjoy writing short blogs about arts based therapy in my free time, which has helped me develop strong writing skills.
  • Art: I enjoy painting and digital art in my free time, which has helped me develop my creativity and attention to detail. Additionally, it has taught me how to approach tasks from different angles and think outside the box, which could be useful in problem-solving and brainstorming in a professional setting.

References

Available upon request.

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