DIVYA RAMANI
dramani@masonlive.gmu.edu
(703) 945-9839
9335 Lee Highway
Apt #1212
Fairfax, VA 22031-1845
Objective:
To gain research experience and apply prior acquired skills and knowledge to the field of educational psychology with the view of exploring learning abilities among adolescents.
EDUCATION
Masters in Educational Psychology, Aug. 2014 – present
George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Expected Graduation Date: May 2016
Participating in INTO-Mason Graduate Pathway Program in fall 2014
Masters in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, First Class, Aug 2010 – July 2013
S.N.D.T. University, Mumbai, India
Bachelors in Psychology, First Class, Aug 2008 – Aug. 2010
D.G. Ruparel College, Mumbai, India
WORK EXPERIENCE
Volunteer, Oct. 2014 – present
College of Education and Human Development
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA
Involved in Data analysis of research as well as writing reports
Assessment Psychologist, Feb. 2014 – June 2014
Ascend Psychology, Mumbai, India
Analyzed survey data for institutes to help them come up with strategies they could use to teach special children.
Conducted Psychological assessments on employees to identify their traits in terms of strength and weakness, to enable them to perform effectively.
Conducted Assessments for schools – testing Aptitude, Personality, Interest and Emotional Intelligence of students of 10th and 12th grades, and guiding them in their career based on the test results.
Human Resources Student Intern, June 2012 – Mar. 2013
Tata Chemicals Ltd, Mumbai, India
Performed Exit Interview analysis – analyzed and presented reasons leading to attrition in the organization.
Analyzed personality traits of sales officers – identifying traits essential for performing the job efficiently and discussed the results with them.
Conducted Market research – to identify specific areas suitable for introduction of new products that would help in better sales.
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Conducted Workshop on Conflict management styles, Nov. 2012
Discussed the reasons for why conflicts arise, types of conflict, and conflicts at workplace.
Discussed different conflict management style that would help resolve a conflict.
Conducted Research on studying the relationship between Employee personality and Job satisfaction
Collected and analyzed data of 30 males’ employee working in Packing and safety assurance department.
Presented report and made suggestion to overcome problems within the department
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
President of Student Council in the Psychology Department
(S.N.D.T University) Sep. 2011 – Dec. 2012
Acted as liaison between the students and the faculty.
Helped organize cultural and student events ensuring maximum participation.
Volunteer at Mental Health Organization, Sep. 2010 – Dec. 2010
Conducted Vocational Guidance for students.
CERTIFICATES
Dynamics of Counseling, Mar. 2010
Sinara Education and Career Consultants Private Ltd.
Level 1 (Basic)
Level 2 (Advanced)
Introduction to Psychoanalysis and its Implication, Oct. 2009
From Sinara Education and Career Consultants Private Ltd
Intensive course in Graphology (Handwriting Analysis) June 2008 Graphology Research Institute, conducted by Mr.Vinit Bansode
