Graduate of the University of the West Indies with a Degree in Psychology, Ms Sharon Baboolal is a performance-driven professional. Serving in managerial capacities for the past eight (8) years, Ms. Baboolal is currently a Counselor at the National Male Transition Home and has recently accepted a position on the committee for the newly built Josephine Shaw Female Transition Home where her skills and experiences are put to use to assist young women transfer effectively from homes into society. Both homes are under the Ministry of Youth Development and National Services. Ms. Baboolal has opted to further her studies in Psychology at the University of Southern Caribbean at the Masters level.
Possessing exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills, Ms. Baboolal presently serves as a member of both the Operations and Audit Committees of the NIHERST Board. She also serves as a committee member on the Local School Board for Williamsville Secondary School in Princes Town and also serves as the Peoples National Movement’s coordinator for the Princes Town constituency after running as a political candidate for the party in August 2020. She is motivated to keep helping her nation and ultimately more of mankind worldwide by her zeal and desire to increase human wellbeing. The non-governmental organization Friends of Mission, whose major objective is to meet the socioeconomic requirements of individuals in need, also has Ms. Baboolal as its director and incorporator.
Poster Session Description
Academic burnout is a common phenomenon experienced by students in a college or university setting, which can lead to feelings of disillusionment, disengagement, and a sense of inadequacy, resulting in decreased academic performance, reduced motivation, and a loss of interest in learning (Schaufeli et al., 2002; & Zhang et al., 2007). The negative consequences of academic burnout can have a significant impact on a student’s mental and physical health, as well as their educational and career prospects. Students who experience academic burnout will not thrive academically and may be more likely to drop out or take longer to complete their degree programs (Levecque et al., 2017). While it is essential to recognize the warning signs and seek support from academic advisors or counselors to address the underlying causes of stress, little is known about the interplay of academic burnout and academic performance within the context of online college courses. To fill this research gap, a group of student researchers investigated the possible relationship between academic burnout and the academic performance of students post-COVID-19 at a tertiary-level institution in Trinidad and Tobago.