Mary Uzoukwu
@maryuzoukwu
Mental health consultant and project manager driving inclusive education and community impact.
What I'm looking for
I am a mental health consultant and project management professional with extensive experience in special needs education, counseling, and advocacy. I design and deliver inclusive programs, lead large special needs teams, and create digital content to educate parents and educators on child development and emotional wellbeing.
I have led school-wide special needs initiatives serving 100+ students, managed events and projects across educational and community settings, and built an engaged online audience through SEO-driven mental health content. I combine data-driven progress tracking with culturally sensitive therapeutic approaches to improve student outcomes and foster inclusive communities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SEO Content Creator
Youtube Channel
Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Create digital mental-health and special-needs content across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, building an engaged community and increasing visibility through SEO-driven scripts, graphics, and campaigns.
Head of Unit, Special Needs Education
St. Finbarr's College
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Lead the Special Needs Education Unit overseeing IEP development and staff training for 100+ students and 110+ educators, applying data-driven strategies that improved student academic progress.
Event Planner & MC
Mary's Event and Interior Decors
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 9 months)
Plan, coordinate, and host school, corporate, and community events including logistics, vendor management, and interior decoration to deliver seamless, on-budget programs.
Head of Guidance Counselling
St. Finbarr's College
Jan 2019 - Dec 2023 (4 years 11 months)
Provided individual and group counseling, psychosocial support, and teacher mentoring, implementing interventions that improved student outcomes and reduced self-harm incidents.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Lagos
Advanced Diploma, Special Needs Education
2024 - 2024
Completed an Advanced Diploma in Special Needs Education in December 2024 focusing on inclusive practices and special needs pedagogy.
St. Finbarr's College
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
2019 - 2024
Grade: GPA: 4.83
Attended St. Finbarr's College with roles in guidance counselling and leadership of special needs initiatives during the period.
University of Lagos
Diploma, Special Needs Education
2021 - 2022
Completed a Diploma in Special Needs Education with coursework and assessments applied to individualized education planning and early intervention.
University of Ibadan
Bachelor of Education, Guidance and Counselling
2015 - 2019
Grade: GPA: 6.24
Bachelor of Education in Guidance and Counselling with a focus on economics-related contexts, supporting student wellbeing and counseling interventions.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
maryuzoukwu.onrender.comJob categories
Skills
Interested in hiring Mary?
You can contact Mary and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message MaryFind your dream job
Sign up now and join over 100,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
