Mariya Farhan

Own and operate a retail food business end-to-end, holding full P&L responsibility including budgeting, payroll forecasting, and financial planning, achieving a 15% reduction in operating costs while maintaining quality standards. Recruited, trained, and led a team of 12-18 employees, and elevated customer retention by 20% through targeted marketing campaigns and loyalty programs.

Deliver one-to-one coaching for children and adults with ADHD, neurodivergence, and emotional regulation challenges, using CBT-informed and neuroscience-based frameworks. Apply Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and cognitive-behavioural techniques to build personalised coaching plans that improve executive function, self-regulation, and academic or professional engagement.

Delivered customised instruction in math, science, and English, specialising in support for students with ADHD, learning disabilities, and ESL needs, boosting performance by an average of two letter grades. Adapted teaching methods to visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic learning styles.

Provided daily one-to-one and small-group support to 60+ students (Grades 2–9) with ADHD, ODD, OCD, schizophrenia, and physical disabilities, including Spina Bifida and Mitochondrial Disease, contributing to a 15% improvement in academic retention and engagement. Trained and certified in safe transfer, mobility, and de-escalation techniques, and partnered with educators to design individualised le

Led and scheduled a front-end team of 12+ staff, achieving a 98% first-contact resolution rate while maintaining corporate service and compliance standards. Resolved escalated customer complaints and oversaw cash-handling and store presentation.

Designed and delivered curricula aligned with global standards for diverse classrooms, including Afghan refugee children and students with ADHD, using trauma-informed, inclusive teaching strategies. Organised community-building school events and managed administrative tasks.

ADHD Coach certification, currently in training.

Pursuing ICF Accredited Coach Level 1 certification, currently in training.

Self-learning Salesforce Admin CRM.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) with focus on IT.

Completed Emotional Intelligence – EQ Practitioner certificate.

Completed CBT Practitioner training.

Completed Literacy Instruction with English Language Learners (Grades 7–12).

Completed Methods and Materials for Teaching English Language Learners.

Earned Childcare Staff Qualification Certificate.

Activities and societies: Specialisations: Child Psychology & Development, Early Childhood Education, Family Relations, Economics, Food & Nutrition, Textile Design, Ancient Art & Civilisations

Bachelor of Science in Home Economics & Management Sciences with specialisations in child psychology, early childhood education, and family relations.