SUPATTRA WATTANANOND
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Summary
An experienced and passionate developmental psychologist and mental health professional with over 10 years of experience in supporting children, young people, and their parents in behavior management, social skills development, and mental health support. Having strong background in counselling and developmental psychology, special education and safe guarding with a commitment to improving children's mental health and well-being. Skilled in creating a safe and trusting environment to foster growth and development. Knowledgeable and skilled in play therapy and social skills training and parenting support and develop action plans. Compassionate, understanding and highs responsibility.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PROJECT ASSISTANT (MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT)
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM)
01.2023 - Current
- Providing individual counselling to mothers and children and related cases in Immigration Detention Centres (IDCs), government shelters and community
- Leading in conducting activities related to rehabilitation, such as play therapy, games, informal group discussion and peer support in coordination with the project team and local authorities
- Leading in preparation of needs assessments and pre/post evaluation of cases
- Regularly input and update the statistical information of beneficiaries in the IOM database system in coordination with Senior Project Assistance
- Assisting to provide statistical information and reports on the psychosocial assistance provided by IOM to its beneficiaries
- Assisting the project team in delivering the Psychological First Aid training to IOM staff and Psychosocial Care training for service providers, including government and non-government partners
THE WELLBEING TEAM AND DESIGNATED SAFEGAURDING LEAD
SHREWSBURY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
08.2018 - 01.2023
- Conducted assessments and designed intervention plans, including individual and group activities, to support students, primarily in Junior School.
- Provided one-on-one consulting to students through talk and play therapy techniques.
- Facilitated social skills group for student on various topics such as friendship, self esteem or emotional regulation
- Collaborated with colleagues to share and implement effective strategies, ensuring continuity of best practices and sustained positive outcomes for students
- Assisted the wellbeing team to provide workshop for staff and parents in the area of supporting with child development, positive parenting, and how to promote children's mental health and wellbeing
- Worked with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure safeguarding in school and that all staff are supported in knowing how to recognise and respond to potential concerns
LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER
SHREWSBURY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Conducted assessments and developed targeted intervention plans for students, primarily in Early Years and Junior School, within the program.
- Responsible for Phonics intervention for young students who find reading and writing challenging
- Provided social skill group interventions to promote self-esteem, self-regulation and friendship skills
- Responsible for caseloads by maintaining and facilitating students in every aspect
- Developed plans and resources to facilitate students' abilities and sharing them to teachers and TAs
- Maintained daily records during the day and updated a student's progress to class teacher to support students
SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS TEACHER
SIRIRAJ HOSPITAL
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Worked individually and group with children aged 6-17 with learning difficulties, ADHD, behavioral challenges, ASD, and mental health issues, providing individual and group support to enhance learning, behaviour, and social skills
- Conducted assessments to designed intervention plans and resources
- Collaborated with teachers, occupational therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists to develop and implement appropriate interventions
- Assisted in delivering workshops on school mental health programs, covering topics such as bullying prevention, understanding depression, and supporting students with learning disabilities
CLASS TEACHER AND EARLY INTERVENTIONIST
THE VILLAGE EDUCATION CENTRE
03.2011 - 10.2013
- Adapted curriculum and developed lesson plans for children aged 5-10 with moderate to severe learning difficulties
- Designed, implemented, and evaluated Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to each student's needs
- Provided individualized and group support to enhance students' learning and development
- Established a positive learning environment through effective behavioral management strategies.
- Collaborated with students, parents, and therapists to foster student growth, independence, and overall development
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Therapeutic Play Skills
Academy of Play And Child Psychology (APAC)
Bangkok, Thailand08.2018
Master of Arts - Special Educational Needs
University of Exeter
United Kingdom10-2011
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Psychology
Chulalongkorn University
Bangkok, Thailand06-2009
Skills
- Play Therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Social and emotional learning
- Positive parenting
Certification
- Psychological First Aids, 10/2023
- Applied Suicide Interventions Skills Training for Trainers (ASIST), 05/2022
- Online ICPA Advanced International Child Protection training workshop, 02/2022
- FOBISIA CPD & Safeguarding eConference, 05/2021
- Basic skills in CBT Workshop, 12/2019
- Implementing Social Thinking concepts and vocabulary, 09/2017
- Certificate in the Dyslexia and Literacy Teaching course, 11/2016
- Parent Management Training: Positive Parenting Programme, 10/2015
- Kasetsart Basic Academic Skills Test (Achievement Test), 03/2015
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
PROJECT ASSISTANT (MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT)
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM)
01.2023 - Current
THE WELLBEING TEAM AND DESIGNATED SAFEGAURDING LEAD
SHREWSBURY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
08.2018 - 01.2023
LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER
SHREWSBURY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
08.2017 - 06.2018
SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS TEACHER
SIRIRAJ HOSPITAL
08.2014 - 08.2017
CLASS TEACHER AND EARLY INTERVENTIONIST
THE VILLAGE EDUCATION CENTRE
03.2011 - 10.2013
- Psychological First Aids, 10/2023
- Applied Suicide Interventions Skills Training for Trainers (ASIST), 05/2022
- Online ICPA Advanced International Child Protection training workshop, 02/2022
- FOBISIA CPD & Safeguarding eConference, 05/2021
- Basic skills in CBT Workshop, 12/2019
- Implementing Social Thinking concepts and vocabulary, 09/2017
- Certificate in the Dyslexia and Literacy Teaching course, 11/2016
- Parent Management Training: Positive Parenting Programme, 10/2015
- Kasetsart Basic Academic Skills Test (Achievement Test), 03/2015
Postgraduate Certificate - Therapeutic Play Skills
Academy of Play And Child Psychology (APAC)
Master of Arts - Special Educational Needs
University of Exeter
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Psychology
Chulalongkorn University
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