Pallavi Ajimal
Brampton,ON
Summary
Driven psychology honors student with a strong passion for developmental psychology, behavioral science, and digital storytelling. Proven ability in academic research and public speaking, delivering impactful presentations. Experienced in podcast creation, audio editing, and translating complex research into engaging, accessible content. Eager to contribute creativity and strong communication skills to support multimedia outreach and educational initiatives in a dynamic psychology team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Mentor - Psychology Practicum Placement
York University (in partnership with Toronto District School Board)
Brampton, ON
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided individualized academic and social support to a student by fostering emotional regulation, active listening, and confidence-building through evidence-based strategies.
- Applied core developmental psychology concepts (e.g., executive functioning, scaffolding, neurodiversity) to real-world mentoring interactions.
- Developed strong interpersonal, observational, and reflective skills by utilizing cognitive-behavioral frameworks to support the child's social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with supervisors and peers to integrate feedback and psychological insights, refining mentoring strategies for improved support.
- Created and delivered a comprehensive presentation summarizing key observations and interventions, connecting field experience with evidence-based psychological frameworks.
Amusement Ride Operator
Canada's Wonderland
Vaughan, ON
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Worked collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment to manage safety protocols and operational procedures, reinforcing task management, and attention to detail.
- Interacted with hundreds of guests daily in high-pressure environments, developing strong communication, and conflict-resolution skills to de-escalate tense situations
- Completed daily safety checklists and incident reports with accuracy and consistency, developing strong documentation habits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Honours Psychology
York University
Toronto, ON06-2025
Skills
- Academic research
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Podcast scripting
- Video and audio editing
- Understanding of analytics tools
- Google Workspace
- Wix design
- Team collaboration
- Content development
- Public speaking
Projects
Podcast Development
- Strengthened research and critical thinking skills by comparing and compiling peer-reviewed studies to create a clear, evidence-based message to share with listeners.
- Used audio editing software (Audacity) to blend narration, music, and sound effects smoothly, enhancing the clarity, pacing, and emotional tone of the podcast episode.
- Learned how to turn complex psychological ideas into relatable content through creating a complete script that simplifies research findings while maintaining scientific accuracy and audience engagement.
Timeline
Child Mentor - Psychology Practicum Placement
York University (in partnership with Toronto District School Board)
10.2024 - 03.2025
Amusement Ride Operator
Canada's Wonderland
07.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Honours Psychology
York University
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