Aliya Shaikh
Aliya Shaikh is a final-year Psychology major at Krea University, driven by a passion for education, mental health and social equity. Throughout her academic journey, she has cultivated a deep interest in how psychological principles can be applied to improve educational outcomes and foster social integration, particularly for underserved communities.
Her internships have provided her with hands-on experience in curriculum design, teaching, content creation and research. Her roles as a conversation partner and teaching volunteer have honed her ability to communicate effectively and adapt educational methods for varied learning needs. She's particularly focused on addressing academic disparities and improving mental health resources for students, with a long-term goal of contributing to meaningful change in educational systems.
Moreover, she's an enthusiastic public speaker and writer, channeling my creativity into content creation for social outreach initiatives. As she prepares to graduate, she's eager to further explore the intersection of psychology, education and social policy through impactful work in the field.
Internship(Duration)
Conversation partner
August 2024 – Present
● Designed activities and sessions that encouraged active participation without the fear of judgment, fostering confidence and language proficiency among participants
Boys Town
Curriculum designer
August 2024 – Present
● Designed a comprehensive curriculum and created engaging lesson plans, practice sheets, and supplemental materials for reading and writing comprehension
● Integrated interactive and creative elements to enhance the learning experience and support secondary school students in bridging academic gaps and achieving grade-level proficiency
Carpediem
Content curator
June 2024 – July 2024
● Created and curated exciting, accurate material relevant to psychology, education, and mental health for resource rooms, workshops and therapy sessions
Boys Town
Teaching volunteer
February 2024 – March 2024
● Provided dedicated mentoring and activity facilitation as a teaching volunteer, supporting secondary school students in bridging academic gaps and achieving grade-level proficiency
UDAAN
Content creator
July 2021 – September 2022
● Crafted engaging and informative material on extracurricular events for secondary school students across various platforms to captivate and inform audiences
iTeach BJR
Teacher assistant intern
December 2021 – March 2022
● Supported classroom activities, assisted with lesson preparation, and provided individualized support to secondary school students under the supervision of a certified teacher
UDAAN
Event planning
July 2020 – March 2021
● Coordinated and organised all aspects of extracurricular events for secondary school students to ensure seamless execution and memorable experiences for all the participants and attendees