Vaishnavi Gope
Sheffield
Summary
Insightful MSc Psychology graduate with comprehensive research experience in designing and analysing psychological studies. Translates complex findings into actionable insights while fostering collaboration across diverse teams. Dedicated to applying psychological principles to improve wellbeing and resilience in both research and practical contexts.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
SEN Teaching Assistant
Teacher Active
sheffield
04.2025 - Current
- Assisting SEN students with structured tasks to build independence and daily life skills.
- Monitoring lunchtime and break times to keep children safe under school policies.
- Supporting SEN students' emotional well-being through calm, approachable understanding presence.
- Promoted positive behaviour through the implementation of reward systems tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted in adapting classroom environments to be more sensory-friendly for students with sensory processing issues.
Assistant Psychologist
Sunshine Child Development Center
Pune
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted in designing and delivering individualized behaviour management and learning plans tailored to each child's needs.
- Collaborated with senior psychologists, special educators, and families to track progress and implement evidence-based strategies.
- Supported children with autism, ADHD, and developmental and intellectual challenges through targeted one-to-one and group interventions, fostering individual growth and skill development.
- Facilitated engaging activities to enhance communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation skills, creating a nurturing environment for personal development.
- Contributed to significant improvements in adaptive functioning, attention span, and peer engagement through the implementation of tailored support strategies.
Research Tool Assistant (Online Internship)
HappiMynd
Delhi-Gurgaon
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted in designing, distributing, and monitoring standardized psychological assessments and wellbeing surveys.
- Acquired practical experience in psychological data collection and management using online research tools and digital platforms to support research objectives.
- Maintained accurate, confidential, and ethically compliant participant records in accordance with data protection guidelines, ensuring integrity of research.
- Developed skills in using online platforms for data entry, coding, and preliminary analysis, ensuring reliability and accuracy of results.
- Collaborated with supervisors and team members remotely, enhancing communication, adaptability, and teamwork in a virtual research setting.
- Deepened understanding of research ethics, digital confidentiality, and evidence-based practices applicable to applied psychology in professional contexts.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
UNITED KINGDOM01-2024
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY
FERGUSSON COLLEGE
PUNE, INDIA01-2023
Skills
- Psychological assessment tools
- Intervention methods
- Research and data analysis
- Data protection compliance
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- SPSS expertise
- Online data collection tools
- Report writing
- Team leadership
- Adaptability under pressure
- Empathy and patience
- Interpersonal communication
- Confidentiality and ethics
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Marathi
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Elementary
A2
Interests
- working out
- reading books
- movies
- music
Timeline
SEN Teaching Assistant
Teacher Active
04.2025 - Current
Assistant Psychologist
Sunshine Child Development Center
08.2023 - 08.2024
Research Tool Assistant (Online Internship)
HappiMynd
10.2022 - 11.2022
MASTER OF SCIENCE - DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY
FERGUSSON COLLEGE