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• Dr. Finita Roy is an Associate Professor at the Jindal Institute of Behavioral Sciences. She teaches primarily in the Rehabilitation Program. Her experience in education spans over 21 years. She started her career as an Associate professor at the PG and Research Institute of Rehabilitation Science in Holy Cross College, Tiruchirapalli, where she designed and delivered special education courses for undergraduate and graduate levels. She developed engaging and inclusive curricula covering hearing impairment, learning disabilities, assessment and intervention, educational psychology, inclusive education, and special education policies. Dr. Roy adopted innovative teaching methods to ensure that her students comprehensively understood the field. She also supervised and guided graduate students with their master’s and doctoral research in special education.
  Dr. Roy was also a practicing educational psychologist for eight years. She provided emotional, social, developmental, and behavioral services to a diverse population of students and families through individual and small-group counseling, social groups, and classroom guidance lessons.

  As a committed professional, Dr. Roy consistently seeks opportunities for her professional development. She attends conferences, workshops, and seminars on special education and learning disabilities to stay updated with the latest research and best practices. She also conducts “21st-century skills” training programs for teachers and students, which fostered personal growth, enhanced communication, and developed leadership qualities. The positive outcomes of the program were reflected in the improved teacher-student relationships, a collaborative learning environment, and increased self-confidence among participants.