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Elsa Maria Thomas

@elsamariathomas

Thematic expert and counselor who empowers people through training, research, and meaningful guidance.

India
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What I'm looking for

I want to inspire and empower millions through meaningful guidance, innovation, and positive impact—by coordinating trainings, conducting social audits, and delivering counseling and research-informed support that drives personal and professional growth.

I’m a Thematic Expert with a strong counseling and education background, currently working at The Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) since March 2023. In this role, I act as a resource person, coordinate training programmes, conduct social audits with the Kerala Education Department, and provide soft-skill training.

Previously, I served as a Student Counselor cum English Language Trainer at Royal Indian School (2014–2017), delivering academic, psychological, and family counseling, along with special education support and English language training. I’ve also worked as an Assistant Professor (2011–2013) and HR Manager (2013–2014), and as a Student Counselor at Medvista India Health Care Solutions, where I conducted career aptitude tests and provided career and psychological counseling for students and parents.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

KK
Current

Thematic Expert

Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA)

Mar 2023 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Serves as a thematic resource person and coordinates training programs. Conducts social audits and provides soft-skill training in association with the Kerala Education Department.

DC

HR Manager

Domy Innovations Café

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)

Handled client interactions and managed accounting and documentation duties. Served in an HR manager capacity for the café business.

LC

Assistant Professor

Lorven College

Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years)

Worked as an assistant professor, including head-of-department responsibilities. Conducted teaching and counseling, managed documentation, supervised field work, and organized programs.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) logoII

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Master of Arts, Literature

Grade: 62% aggregate

Completed an MA in Literature at IGNOU in 2018, securing 62% aggregate.

Mahatma Gandhi University logoMU

Mahatma Gandhi University

Master of Social Work, Medical and Psychiatric Social Work

Grade: 72% aggregate

Completed an MSW in Medical and Psychiatry at Mahatma Gandhi University in 2010, securing 72% aggregate.

Mahatma Gandhi University logoMU

Mahatma Gandhi University

Bachelor of Arts, English

Grade: 57% aggregate

Completed a BA in English at Mahatma Gandhi University in 2008, securing 57% aggregate.

BK

Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala

Pre-University Course (PUC), Higher Secondary Education

Grade: 63% aggregate

Completed PUC from the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala in 2004, securing 63% aggregate.

SK

St. Mary’s G.H.S.S, Kanjirappally

Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC), General Education

Grade: 59%

Completed SSLC at St. Mary’s G.H.S.S, Kanjirappally in 2002, securing 59%.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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