Dr. Sr. Henrieta Gomes, SMRA
Asst. Professor
- henrieta@ndub.edu.bd
- Not Available
Details
Jarina Henrieta Gomes earned her Ph.D. in Educational Management and Administration from the Philippines. Previously, she worked in the teaching profession at St. Anthony’s Girls High School in Gazipur, St. George High School in Mymensingh, Bottomley Home Girls’ High School, and Dharenda High School in Savar. She also worked in a secretarial job and as a Youth Counselor at CBCB Youth Commission, and she worked at Caritas Dhaka, Bangladesh, with responsibilities that included the formation of youth and teacher training programs. After that, she served at Caritas Development Institute as a Senior Research Fellow from December 2013 to May 2016. From January 2017 until May 31, 2018, she worked at St. Mary’s School & College in Toomiliah, Gazipur, as a Student Counselor. From June 1, 2018, to April 30, 2022, she worked as a Vice-Principal and lecturer at St. Mary’s School & College. In addition, from September 2018 to the present, she has been involved at NDUB as a Student Counselor. At the same time, from September 2020 until December 2022, she served as an Adjunct Lecturer at NDUB. Since January 2023, she has been working as a lecturer at NDUB.
Educational Qualification
| Name of Degree/Exam | Subject/Group | Result | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. in Education | Educational Management | Cum Laude (with honor) | 2013 |
| Master of Education | Education | First Class (2nd place under Dhaka University) | 2006 |
| Bachelor of Education | Education | First Class | 2005 |
| Master of Arts | English Literature | Second Class | 2003 |
| Bachelor of Arts | Pass Course | First Division (11th Board Place) | 1997 |
| Higher Secondary Certificate | Humanities | First Division | 1989 |
| Secondary School Certificate | Humanities | First Division | 1987 |
Work Experience
- Teaching at St. Anthony’s Girls High School, Gazipur (1992)
• Taught students from class VI to X
• Facilitated seminars on Moral values for the students
• Worked as Students’ Counselor - Teaching at St. George High School, Mymensingh (1993-1995)
• Taught students and provided counseling
• Pastoral visits at rural areas and counseling
• Facilitated co-curricular activities - Secretary of CBCB National Youth Commission (1998-2003)
• Facilitated seminars and programs in national and diocese-wise on youth activities
• Provided counseling for the students on moral values - Teaching at Bottomley Home Girls’ High School
• Taught students English
• Offered counseling
• Organized seminars and workshops for the orphans - Teaching at Dharenda High School, Savar (2002-2009)
• Taught students
• Facilitated co-curricular activities
• Arranged and facilitated seminars for the students
• Offered counseling to students - Work at Caritas Dhaka, Bangladesh (June 2013 – December 2013)
• Organized and facilitated training for teachers on moral values
• Facilitated youth formation programs - Senior Research Fellow at Caritas Development Institute (December 2013 – May 2016)
• Made plans, organized, and facilitated training
• Supported project staff in designing proposals
• Supervised project staff and activities - Student Counselor at St. Mary’s School & College (2017-2018)
• Assisted young students to discover themselves and their problems
• Provided solutions through guidance and counseling - Vice-Principal & Lecturer at St. Mary’s School & College (June 2018 – March 2022)
• Responsible for the administrative works and academic development
• Maintained communication with teachers, guardians, and students - Student Counselor & Lecturer at NDUB (2018 – Present)
• Assisted students of NDUB to discover themselves and their problems
• Taught courses on sociology, psychology, and communication skills
Membership
- Member of Self-Assessment Committee (SAC) – May 24, Present
- Member of Caritas General Body – May 2021, Present
- Member of Caritas Executive Board – May 2021, Present
- Member of Liturgy Commission – 1 Year
- Member of Dhaka Archdiocesan Youth Commission – 10 Years
- Student Counselor in Schools and College – 10 Years
- Youth Animator in Secondary Schools – 10 Years
- Service at Archdiocesan Orphanage as a Counselor and Formator – 3 Years
- Member of National Teachers’ Team – 7 Years
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Member of the NDUB Journal Editorial Board since 2022
- Trainer on Safeguarding for Minors and Vulnerable Adults at Banani Major Seminary
- Seminar Series on “The Power of Language” and “The Art of Communicating” at NDUB
- Seminars on Women Empowerment and Leadership at Caritas Development Institute, Dhaka
Trainings
| Name of Training | Venue | Duration | Organized by | Funded by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education to Reality (ETR) | Mymensingh, Bangladesh | 1 week (1994) | Caritas, Bangladesh | School Management |
| Chaplain Animators Training (CAT) on Youth Activities | Bangalore, India | 1 week (1998) | CBCB Youth Commission India | CBCB Youth Commission |
| Chaplain Animators Training (CAT) | Fisi, India | 1 week (2007) | CBCB Youth Commission India | Congregation |
| Qualitative Research Methodology | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 19 – 30 January 2014 | Caritas Development Institute | |
| Advanced Leadership Seminar | Haggai Institute, Maui, USA | April 1-30, 2015 | By Sponsorship | |
| Intensive Spiritual Counseling | Patna, India | August 3-30, 2016 | Congregation | |
| Counseling Training Program (CTP) Unit 1 | Anugraha Centre, Chennai, India | August 1-30, 2019 | Congregation | |
| Counseling Training Program (CTP) Unit 2 | Anugraha Centre, Chennai, India | August 10-28, 2020 | Congregation | |
| Counseling Skill Practice (CSP) session | Anugraha Centre, Chennai, India | 28 September – 9 October, 2020 | Congregation | |
| Counseling Training Program (CTP) Unit 3 | Anugraha Centre, Chennai, India | October 12-30, 2020 | Congregation | |
| Psychological Well-being course | Anugraha Centre, Chennai, India | June – September 2020 | Congregation | |
| Diploma on Safeguarding for minors and vulnerable adults | Gregorian University, Rome, Italy | October 31, 2021 – February 15, 2022 | Funded by Caritas, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Area of Specialization
- Educational Management and Administration
- Career Development
- Counseling and Psychology
- Safeguarding for Minors and Vulnerable Adults
Honors and Achievements
- Graduated with Cum Laude honors in Ph.D. in Education from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines.
- Earned 2nd Place in the M.Ed. Degree from Ahsanullah University under Dhaka University in 2006.
- Achieved 11th Place in the B.A. Degree Board Exam from Dhaka Board in 1997.
- Received a scholarship in the talent pool in Class V.
Books:
- Gomes, H. J. (2015). Career Self-Efficacy and Leadership Practices of Female Adolescents in Bangladesh (1st ed.). Nandita Prokash.
Articles:
- 2024 – Gomes, J. Henrieta, & Salim, Y. S. N. (in press). Exploring English Language Teacher Identity at the Tertiary Level in Bangladesh. NDUB Research Journal, 3(1).
- 2024 – Gomes, J. Henrieta, & Salim, Y. S. N. (in press). Cultural Influences on Learner Autonomy in Language Learning in Bangladesh: A Hofstedean Analysis. Critical Insights, 3(1).
- 2023 – Gomes, H. J. (2023). Determining Career Self-Efficacy of Female Adolescents at St. Mary’s Girls’ High School, Toomiliah, Bangladesh. NDUB Research Journal, Issue 2, Volume 1, November 2023.
- 2014 – Gomes, H. J. (2014). Determining Leadership Practices of Female Adolescents at St. Mary’s Girls’ High School, Toomiliah, Bangladesh. Prodipon, XXXVIII (1&2), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- 2013 – Gomes, H. J. (2013). Career Self-Efficacy and Leadership Practices of Female Adolescents in Bangladesh. Prodipon, XXXVII (1&2), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
