Afreen Khan

Psychology educator and counsellor (M.A.

Counselling

Psychology, B.Ed.) with three years of experience designing and delivering psychology programmes at degree and junior college level. Currently runs the full degree-level Psychology curriculum independently, covering all theory papers and practicals, and founded the department's Psychology Club. Known for interactive, learner-centred teaching, sound assessment design, student mentoring and counselling, and clear communication with diverse groups.

Assistant Professor, Psychology at Y&M AKI College of Arts, Commerce and Science (2025-08 – Present)

• Sole faculty for the Psychology programme: teach all theory papers and practicals to F.Y.B.A., S.Y.B.A. and T.Y.B.A. students, ensuring cohesive curriculum delivery
• Design and deliver interactive lessons using PowerPoint, Padlet and Kahoot, with built-in formative assessment to raise participation
• Set, conduct and evaluate question papers, assignments and answer scripts for degree-level examinations; support invigilation
• Facilitate discussions, activities and real-world case studies to connect theory with practice
• Founded and lead the departmental Psychology Club, creating a platform for hands-on application of psychological concepts

Lecturer, Psychology (CHB) at L.S. Raheja College of Arts and Commerce (2023-07 – 2025)

• Taught Psychology to Grades XI and XII (HSC Board), covering the full board syllabus and exam revision
• Designed interactive lessons using PowerPoint, with formative assessment through Padlet and Kahoot
• Ran student presentations, role plays and vision board activities to build applied understanding
• Prepared question papers and evaluated HSC board answer scripts

Teaching Intern, English & History (B.Ed. practicum) at Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan School (SSC) and Jamnabai Narsee School (ICSE) (2023 – 2025)

• Delivered student-centred, thematic lessons to Grades VI–IX
• Applied the Concept Attainment Model (CAM) and Active Learning Method (ALM) to encourage inquiry and critical thinking
• Co-taught modules in collaboration with peers and school faculty

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in History-Civics & English – Kapila Khandvala College of Education (2023 – 2025)

M.A. in Counselling Psychology – Maniben Nanavati Women's College (2021 – 2021)

B.A. in Psychology & Child Development – Maniben Nanavati Women's College (2019 – 2019)