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Syeda Amna Arif
Aspiration Statement
I am looking to work in the development sector and I am particularly interested in the areas of education and healthcare. I am also open to working in edtech and healthtech startups, particularly in the research department.
Core Skills
- Data Analysis
- Dovetail
- Leadership Skills
- MS Office
- Problem Solving
- Qualitative Research
- STATA
- Team Building
Academic Awards / Achievements
- Dean's List, Fall 2022
Experience
Leadership / Meta-curricular
- HUSG Executive Council
- Orientation Leader
- Serve Club Executive Council
Internship / Volunteer Work
- User Experience Research Intern, CreditBook (June 2023 – Present)
- Wellness Peer, Office of Health & Wellness (September 2022 – May 2023)
- Summer Intern, AuratRaaj (June 2021 – August 2021)
Publications / Creative Projects
- Organized Anti-Harassment & Menstrual Health Awareness on Campus
Final Year Project
Project Title
Understanding Parents/Guardians Experiences & Challenges in Accessing Early Childhood Education for ASD Children in Karachi
Description
This project aims to understand parents' perspectives on the education facilities available for children with ASD in Karachi. Parents whose child(ren) are clinically diagnosed with ASD were interviewed to study their experiences with and perception of schooling, including therapies, schooling, tuition, or a combination of these elements. To achieve this, apart from one-on-one interviews, I engaged in informal and formal conversations with parents using Facebook groups specifically created for ASD children and their families. Lastly, the paper highlights and examines the gap between the increasing cases of ASD and the lack of educational resources available, focusing on the experiences of parents and guardians in Karachi. The paper concludes with recommendations identified by the parents and guardians for improving early childhood education services for students with ASD in Karachi.