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Ms Andrea Magdalene D’Souza is a dedicated academician and researcher with over six years of experience in higher education. She secured the second rank in the Master of Arts in Psychology programme at Goa University and qualified for the State Eligibility Test (SET). Before joining Don Bosco College, she taught postgraduate students at St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa.
Her areas of expertise include Psychopathology, Social Psychology, and Positive Psychology. Her teaching approach is guided by Bloom’s Taxonomy and incorporates digital tools such as artificial intelligence, Mentimeter, and Google Classroom to create an interactive and future-ready learning environment.
An active contributor to psychological research, Ms D’Souza has published peer-reviewed studies on gratitude interventions, emotional maturity, and AI-assisted academic support. She has presented her scholarly work at several academic forums, including the 7th APSPA International Conference, and has served as a Research Assistant for an international initiative. Her research expertise is further strengthened by her proficiency in SPSS statistical analysis.
Beyond the classroom, she has conducted sessions on drug abuse and emotional maturity and has contributed to community outreach through aptitude testing, providing students with valuable career and psychological insights. As a committed mentor, she has supported student development through dissertation guidance and personal counselling.
A firm believer in holistic education, Ms D’Souza serves as the Convenor of Club Cadenza, the college’s music club, where she organises intercollegiate and intracollegiate music events. She is also a member of the Campus Ministry Cell, contributing to the spiritual growth and development of students.
At Don Bosco College, Ms D’Souza continues to integrate rigorous academic research with meaningful student engagement, empowering learners to pursue both academic achievement and personal g
- CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
• 6–8 March 2025: Presented “Academic Stress, Academic Self-Efficacy and AI-Driven Support for High School Students” at the 7th APSPA International Conference, held at Pilar.
Level: International
• 6–7 March 2020: Presented “The Impact of Living Arrangement and Mother’s Occupational Status on Emotional Maturity and Psychological Wellbeing of Adolescents in the Post-Colonial World” at the two-day National Conference on “Assimilating the Change: Assessing the Role of Gender and Culture in the Post-Colonial World”, held at Dnyanprassarak Mandal’s College & Research Centre, Mapusa, Goa.
Level: National
- PUBLICATIONS
• Published a paper titled Academic Stress, Academic Self-Efficacy and Al-Driven Support for High School Students in International Journal of Asia Pacific School Psychology, January 2025, Vol. 6, No. 1, Pg 62-73
• Published a paper titled Gratitude Interventions for Enhancing Physical and Mental Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review of Moderators and Personalized Approaches in ‘Spectrum- Interdisciplinary Research Journal’, August 2023, vol. 14, Pgs 18-30, ISSN: 2348 – 4322.
• Published a paper titled A Study of Birth Order, Psychological Well-Being and Emotional Maturity Among Adolescents from Single and Dual-Parent Families in ‘Spectrum- Interdisciplinary Research Journal’, September 2022, vol. 14, pgs 22-37, ISSN: 2348 – 4322.
• Published a paper titled “Psychological Counselling Need Among Adolescents Living in Single and Dual Parenting Homes” in ‘Spectrum- Interdisciplinary Research Journal’, August 2021, vol. 13, Pgs 76-87, ISSN 2348-4322.
- FDP'S ATTENDED
• Participated in the Seven-Day National Level Faculty Development Programme on Educational Transformation: Integrating AI Teaching Pedagogy and Research organized by the Department of Professional Management Studies, Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru from 22nd to 29th September 2025.
• Participated in National Level 5 Days Faculty Development Program on "Gen Z 360°: The Generation Reboot From Clock-In to Catalyst, Rethinking Work, Redefining Success, and Reimagining the Future of Industry" from 21.07.2025 to 25.07 2025 organised by Sacred Heart Institute of Management Studies, (SHIMS), Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tamil Nadu.
• Participated in the Faculty Development Programme on 'Enhancing Emotional Intelligence for Proactive Teaching' organized by the B. A. Psychology Department, Don Bosco College, Panaji, Goa on 16th July 2025
• Participated in the Faculty Development programme on Quality in Higher Education: Innovation and Global Perspectives, organized by IQAC, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa from 15th -17th April 2025.
• Participated in the State Level Faculty Development programme on ‘Advancing Excellence in Higher Education: Innovation and Global Perspectives’, organized by IQAC, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa in collaboration with PACT Foundation and O.P. Jindal Global University, India, on 30th January, 2025.
• Attended a National Level Faculty Development Programme on ‘Holistic Learning for Excellence in Higher Education’, organized by IQAC, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa from 22nd to 26th October 2024, in hybrid mode.
• Attended One-week National Level Online Faculty Development Program on outcome Based Education and Application of Generative AI in Teaching and Research. Organised by the University of Engineering and Management Jaipur, Rajasthan and Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha, Kerala in association with IPSR solutions limited from 19th September 2024- 28th September2024.
• Participated in Faculty Development Program Titled, Examinations 2022 and Institutional Plan oraganized by the IQAC, St Xavier’s College Mapusa on the 14th of November 2022.
• Participated in Faculty Development Program Titled, Outcome based Education: Teaching, Learning and Research oraganized by the IQAC, St Xavier’s College Mapusa on the 16th of March 2022.
• Participated in Faculty Development Program Titled PBAS- Annual Self-Assessment for the Performance Based Appraisal System oraganized by the IQAC, St Xavier’s College Mapusa on the 15th January 2022.
• Attended the Faculty Development Program by Indian Institute of Digital Education, in association with Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Mumbai on ‘E-content’ on 25th June 2020.
• Participated in One-week Faculty Development Program on ‘Modern Educational Tools and Pedagogical Practices for Online Teaching’ organised by First Year Engineering, Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Mumbai from 21st June - 25th June 2020.
- FDP CONDUCTED
• Co- organized the Faculty Development Programme on 'Enhancing Emotional Intelligence for Proactive Teaching' organized by the B. A. Psychology Department, Don Bosco College, Panaji, Goa on 16th July 2025
- SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES ATTENDED
• Participated in a Five Day Online National Level Workshop on ‘Advanced Excel as a Tool for Teaching and Administration’ organised by the IQAC and the Department of BSE Tolani College of Commerce and the IQAC and the Department of Commerce of Fr. Agnel College of Arts and Commerce, Pillar, Goa in collaboration with NIIT Ltd. from 15th June 2022 to 19th June 2020.
• Attended a lecture cum demonstration on “Clinical Hypnotherapy” by Dr. Srikanth charya, Clinical Psychologist, Hypnotherapist and Behavioural Trainer, Hyderabad, organized by the Department of Psychology, Dempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar Goa on 31st May 2019.
• Completed Camp Rainbow Regional Capacity Building Workshop and Day Camp on Psychosocial interventions for Children living with HIV held at St. Xavier's College, Mapusa on 28th September- 1st October 2017
- WORKSHOP CONDUCTED
• Chairperson for the Workshop titled, Laughter Therapy, conducted by Ms. Kritika Srisrimal at the 7th APSPA International conference on AI and the Future of School Psychology and Education organized by Asia Pacific School Psychology Association, Malaysia (APSPA), Indian School Psychology Association (INSPA), India, Fr. Agnel College of Arts and Commerce, Goa and St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa – India; from 6th - 8th March 2025.
- STATE LEVEL ACHIEVEMENTS
• Second Rank at M. A. Goa University Examination in 2019 by Goa University.
• Received the outstanding performance award at the MA Psychology (Part-1) examination in January 2019.
• Received the second place for the traditional category at the 57th All Goa State Level Mando Festival as part of the “De Amor- Sirsaim” Group in December 2024
• Received the Mando Award for the 56th All Goa State Level Mando Festival as part of the De Amor- Sirsaim Group in December 2023 with First Place in Original Category, First Place in traditional category and Third Place in dance category.