Alphonsa John
HR Support & Communications Professional | Social Work & CSR Background | Experience in Education & Journalism
Riyadh
Summary
To build a career that combines my passion for social work and journalism. I aim to support and empower communities through direct social work practice and by creating meaningful stories that raise awareness, promote social justice, and inspire positive change.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Learning Supporter
Reigate Grammar School
03.2025 - Current
- Adapted quickly to changing work environments while maintaining high levels of productivity and professionalism under pressure.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of tailored learning activities and interventions.
- Promote positive behavior and support the emotional and social development of students.
- Monitor and record student progress, and provide feedback.
Sub Editor/Reporter
Malayala Manorama
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Created interesting, relevant, and authentic feature articles and editorial pieces.
- Worked with the reporting team to develop stories on a daily basis and in a 24/7 environment.
- Appointed as Nallapadam Project coordinator, which is a CSR project initiated by Malayala Manorama.
- Copywriter for Manorama online
Education
Master of Science - MSW
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences
Kerala, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - BA in Sociology
B.C.M. College For Women
Kerala, India 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Govt. HSS Iritty
Kerala, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Professional Skills: Content Writing Adobe software MS Office Teamwork and collaboration Interviewing Newsgathering Storytelling & Copyediting Feature Writing Investigative Reporting Public Speaking Data Analysis On-Air Presentation Mobile Journalism Social Media Management Documentation
Internship Experience
- Trainee- Archana Women Centre, Kottayam- 15 July 2019 – 30 July 2019, The organization was recognized by the United Nations in 2009.
- Intern- KRIPA Charitable Trust, Peravoor, Kannur - 1 April 2019 – 25 April 2019
- Intern – Government Project (Pokkali Farming Initiative)
- Intern – School Social Worker (MES Eastern UP School, Eloor Municipality, Kochi)
Representation & Organizing Experience
- Indian Delegat - 10th International Summer University in Social Work (ISUSW) - 2 July 2019 – 12 July 2019
- College Delegate- International Symposium DE NOVO’19, De Paul Institute of Science and Technology
- Organized DYUTI 2019, an international conference.
- Coordinated Minnaminni koottam, an inter-school cultural competition in Eloor Municipality (2 February 2019).
Certification
Completed through TES (Times Educational Supplement) – Online Courses
Publications
- A study on the socio economic and cultural life of nomadic tribes, case study of Malapandaram tribes of Kerala.
- A study on the extend of social inclusion among tribal women, with special reference to the Paniya tribes of Kannur district, Kerala
Survey Experience
- Conducted survey for Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, Government of India.
- Participated in Kinarinekam Puthujeevan survey, in collaboration with Cochin Shipyard, Cochin Corporation, and Malayala Manorama.
- Carried out Social Impact Assessment of the Water Metro Project for Kerala State Development Board and Cochin Corporation.
- Conducted Sthree Pathavi Padanam, a women’s status analysis survey for Thiruvaniyoor Grama Panchayat.
General Experience
- Resource person on “Relevance of Sociology in the Contemporary World” at Iritty Higher Secondary School.
- Attended a lecture on probation by the Government of Kerala (NERVAZHI, Probation Office, Ernakulam).
- Participated in the “Know Your Mind” program at Aster Medcity, Kochi.
References
- Remya, Menon, Lead Learning Support Assistant, remya.menon@rgs.edu.sa, +966593580864, Reigate Grammar School Riyadh, Riyadh
- Jose, Panachippuram, Editorial director, josepanachippuram@mm.co.in, +91 98460 61301, Malayala Manorama, Kottayam
Timeline
Learning Supporter
Reigate Grammar School
03.2025 - Current
Sub Editor/Reporter
Malayala Manorama
01.2021 - 12.2024
Master of Science - MSW
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - BA in Sociology
B.C.M. College For Women
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Govt. HSS Iritty
04.2001 -
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