JAMUNA KUNWAR
Current Role: Secondary English Language Teacher, (ELT) Educator & Student Counselor
Location: Bhaktapur ,Nepal
Experience: 20 Years in English Language Teaching .
Youth as well as student Counseling.
Executive Summary
Jamuna Kunwar is a dedicated secondary-level ELT educator and certified counselor based all over the country. Over 20 years in the classroom of college level and secondary level in public Schools, she has combined language instruction with holistic student support, serving as both an academic teacher and a vital psychosocial resource for teenagers navigating secondary school and transitional career choices.
Professional Experience & Key Responsibilities
Secondary ELT Educator.
Teaches English Language in secondary schools in Nepal.
Integrates interactive language learning methods, focusing on communicative competence, critical thinking, and digital literacy.
Adapts National Curriculum Framework (NCF) guidelines to create inclusive classroom environments that support diverse learning paces.
Psychosocial Counselor for Youth
Provides short-term individual and group counseling for adolescents dealing with academic anxiety, peer pressure, exam stress, and identity challenges.
Facilitates mental health awareness workshops in school settings, demystifying counseling for students, parents, and fellow teachers.
Conducts trauma-informed guidance and emotional regulation exercises for youth navigating post-pandemic and socio-economic stresses. She also instructs about yoga practice for the students.
Career Counselor
Guides secondary students through stream selection (Management, Science, Humanities, Law, technical and vocational education) and higher education planning.
Assists students with university applications, scholarship opportunities in Nepal and abroad, and entrance examination preparation strategies.
Organizes career exposure and invites professionals across various sectors to broaden students’ perspectives on non-traditional career paths.
Education & Certifications
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in English — Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Master of Planning and Administration,
Tribhuwan University
Nepal.
Bachelor in Laws,
Tribhuwan University
Nepal.
Basic Level of Counseling Psychology / Certified Psychosocial Counseling Training — Recognized Nepalese Mental Health Institute
Master trainner for Career Counseling & Guidance Training — Certified by Nepal Government, Social Development Ministry Bagmati Province.
Core Competencies & Skills
Domain Key Skills & Expertise
Language Pedagogy Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), Task-Based Instruction, Exam Prep (SEE/NEB), Academic Writing
Counseling & Wellness Active Listening, Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT basics for youth), Crisis Intervention, Stress Management
Career Development Personality & Skills Assessment, CV/SOP Writing, University Guidance, Vocational Options in Nepal
Interpersonal Cross-cultural communication, Empathy, Parent-Teacher Mediation as well as Public Speaking.
