Maryam Yahya

Career Counsellor and Economics graduate with experience supporting students in career planning, university preparation, personal development, and educational decision-making. Skilled at communicating complex information clearly, organizing programmes and activities, engaging with students and stakeholders, and providing supportive one-on-one guidance. Brings an analytical foundation from a BSc in Economics alongside practical experience in counselling, student development, community initiatives, and educational support.

Comfortable working independently, coordinating multiple responsibilities, communicating with diverse audiences, and learning new digital tools quickly. Open to remote opportunities across education, student support, admissions, customer success, programme coordination, administration, research, virtual assistance, and related professional roles.

CAREER COUNSELLOR - NTIC - Abuja, Nigeria

(2026-02)

• Provide career guidance and educational support to secondary-school students, helping them explore interests, strengths, academic pathways, and potential career options.
• Support students with career planning and decision-making related to university and future academic pathways.
• Develop and deliver interactive career-development lessons and activities for students across different secondary-school levels.
• Guide students through topics including university systems, academic planning, subject selection, scholarships, personal statements, interviews, extracurricular development, and career exploration.
• Support students in understanding university application requirements and preparing for higher education opportunities in Nigeria and abroad.
• Organize career-related activities, student engagement programmes, university visits, and development initiatives.
• Communicate with students, parents, colleagues, and other stakeholders to provide information and support.
• Maintain organized student and career-related records and documentation.
• Contribute to student development initiatives designed to improve students' awareness of academic, career, and personal-development opportunities.

VOLUNTEER — PEACE & CONFLICT RESOLUTION

• Participated in initiatives focused on peacebuilding, conflict resolution, communication, and community engagement.
• Worked collaboratively with others to support programmes and activities addressing community and social-development needs.
• Developed stronger communication, empathy, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through volunteer engagement.

VOLUNTEER — CHARITY & COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES

• Participated in charitable and community-focused initiatives supporting individuals and communities.
• Assisted with programme activities, coordination, communication, and participant engagement.
• Worked effectively as part of a team in service-oriented environments.

BSc - Economics - University of Maiduguri (2025)