Divya Tummala

An accomplished and passionate counsellor with 6 years of experience providing academic, emotional, social, mental, and career guidance to students. Proven ability to implement effective counselling programs, resolve student concerns, and collaborate with educators and parents to foster a supportive learning environment.

Student Wellness Coach - Sri Chaitanya Jr Colleges - Hyderabad

(2023-12)

• Addressed student well-being concerns in a high-pressure academic environment.
• Designed and executed mental health and career guidance programs.
• Conducted interactive workshops, one-on-one counselling, and stress management sessions.
• Improved student engagement and academic performance, with a 30% reduction in stress-related complaints.

Maternity Career Break - Career Break

(2022-06 - 2023-11)

Took a planned career break to focus on personal and family well-being. Maintained professional development through self-learning, attending webinars, and staying updated with industry trends. Continued networking with industry professionals and engaged in freelance consultations when possible. Successfully transitioned back into the workforce with an enhanced perspective on work-life balance and personal resilience.

Life Skills Trainer & Development Coach - MVM Group of Institutions - Chennai

(2020-06 - 2022-06)

Students lacked essential life skills for academic and personal success.

• Introduced structured life skills training programs.
• Delivered goal setting, communication, and emotional intelligence workshops.
• Increased student confidence and decision-making capabilities, leading to improvement in classroom behaviour.

Life Skills Trainer & Development Coach - GTA Vidhya Mandir - Chennai

(2019-04 - 2020-04)

Need for career guidance and soft skills enhancement.

• Developed customized training plans for students.
• Conducted assessments, interactive sessions, and provided career mapping.
• Higher student participation in extracurricular activities and increased self-awareness.

Student Counsellor - Narayana Intermediate Colleges - Vijayawada

(2018-08 - 2019-03)

Students faced academic pressure and lacked coping mechanisms.

• Developed a structured counselling plan.
• Provided personal counselling, academic mentoring, and parental engagement sessions.
• Increased student retention rates and improved emotional resilience.

Intern Student Counsellor - SRR & CVR Government Degree College - Vijayawada

(2017-06 - 2017-09)

Students required emotional and career support.

• Assisted in setting up a student counselling framework.
• Conducted group discussions, career guidance, and one-on-one sessions.
• Helped students build self-confidence and set academic goals.

Assistant Professor - KITS Engineering College for Women - Kodad, Telangana

(2016-06 - 2016-12)

Joined an established women's engineering college aiming to strengthen its academic rigor in a competitive region. Tasked with delivering quality instruction and improving student engagement in core subjects.

• Designed interactive lesson plans, integrated real-world engineering examples, and mentored students beyond classroom hours.
• Increased student pass percentage by 15% in my subject; received positive feedback from students and peers for teaching clarity and approachability.

Lab In-Charge - Anurag Engineering College - Kodad, Telangana

(2013-06 - 2014-07)

Appointed to manage and improve the efficiency of undergraduate laboratory sessions. Responsible for maintaining lab equipment, supporting faculty, and ensuring smooth conduct of practical classes.

• Streamlined inventory management, introduced lab safety protocols, and trained students on the proper use of instruments.
• Reduced equipment downtime by 25% and enhanced lab session productivity; contributed to improved student performance in lab assessments.

MA - Counselling Psychology - IGNOU University (2018)

M.Tech - CSE - Anurag Engineering College (JNTU-H University) (2016)

B.Tech - CSE - Anurag Engineering College (JNTU-H University) (2013)

Intermediate - MPC - Suguna Junior College (2009)

SSC - Sri Chaitanya Grammar School (2007)