PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Accomplished psychologist with 6 years of experience and expertise in mental health research and treatment. Dedicated to serving patients in a meaningful way, listening to their concerns, and helping them learn how to approach their mental, emotional, and behavioral problems. Excel at providing children and adolescents with individual psychotherapy to help them facilitate social, vocational, and personal adjustment to allow them to lead more meaningful and fulfilling lives. Extensive active listening and communication skills, giving full attention to patients and taking the time to understand their point of view. Highly skilled in educating patients on mental conditions. History of successful coordination with physicians and other healthcare providers in development of highly individualized treatment plans.

EXPERIENCE

MARVEL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, EGYPT

HEAD OF PASTORAL CARE AND LEARNING SUPPORT DEPARTMENT

JUNE 2022 - PRESENT

Develop and implement school counselling programs that enhance students’ success.

Establish and maintain a system that values and responds to ethnic and individual differences among students.

Ensure school curriculum addresses the academic and developmental needs of students.

Monitor students to identify those with social problems, low self-esteem or learning disabilities.

Schedule counseling sessions and interviews during which I listen to students’ issues and proffer recommendations effective in resolving such issues.

Evaluate students’ career/academic goals and assist them to set realistic objectives.

Organize seminars to educate students/parents on sensitive topics such as drug abuse, peer pressure and bullying.

Develop and implement action plans essential to improving parent-teacher and teacher-student work relationships.

Refer students to psychologists or other mental health experts for medical examination and treatment.

Collaborate with parents, teachers and school administrators to implement strategies for enhanced social, personal and academic development in school children.

Conduct research to identify and address cases of domestic or child abuse.

Intervene during crisis situations and mediate conflict between students or teachers.

Evaluate the strengths, weaknesses or needs of students to provide advice on areas that require attention.

Assist students in understanding and overcoming social, behavioral or academic problems

Provide group or individual counseling to address the needs of students

Evaluate students’ academic/career plans and assist them in setting realistic goals

Monitor and observe students to identify and address personal, emotional or social issues

Refer students to health psychologists and other mental professionals for proper attention

Consult with families and staff to highlight students’ needs and discuss strategies necessary for improved social and academic performance

Plan and organize classroom counseling sessions to address career, academic, and personal development issues among students

Develop and implement school counseling programs effective in meeting students’ needs

Listen to students’ concerns and proffer recommendations effective in addressing academic or psychological problems

Guide and support school staff in implementing school advisory programs

Employ responsive counseling in establishing positive relationship between teachers, parents, and students.

Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the school's SEND policy.

Coordinating provision for children with SEND.

Liaising with and advising fellow teachers.

Managing Teaching Assistants.

Overseeing the records of all children with SEND

DR. AHMED SALEM CLINIC, EGYPT

BARIATRIC PSYCHOLOGIST

JUNE 2022 – PRESENT

Conduct individual and group sessions before and after surgery (sleeve & bypass)

Follow up with patients to make sure they are following the plan

Provide group sessions to inform people about emotional eating and how to avoid it

Fitcy Health Clinic, UAE

PSYCHOLOGIST

JUNE 2022 – PRESENT

Develop and recommend treatment plans based on patient needs and diagnosis

Provide referrals when necessary for additional care, evaluation, or treatment

Collaborate with staff and other professionals to provide the best care possible

Coordinate with case managers and psychiatrists

Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner

Ensure all services are completed according to relevant ethical and professional standards of care

Evolution International School, Egypt

MONTESSORI AND PRIMARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR

AUGUST 2020 – JUNE 2022

Develop, implement and manage school guidance programs

Work with students in individual, small group and classroom settings

Assist students with creating an academic plan for their education

Work with students to develop critical life skills such as organization and time management

Help students work through difficult situations, such as a divorce or death in the family

Collaborate with other educators and administrators to ensure counseling programs meet school goals

Monitor and record student progress to ensure counseling programs are effective

Listen to students’ concerns about academic, emotional or social problems

Help students process their problems and plan goals and action

Mediate conflict between students and teachers

Improve parent/teacher relationships

Organize peer counseling programs

Refer students to psychologists and other mental health resources

Develop and implement an all-encompassing educational and counseling plan with modern methods of teaching and mentoring

Pay attention to cultural or societal differences in dealing with the students

Conduct group or individual counseling sessions to assist students with problems or concerns

Evaluate the progress of students and reinforce the sense of accomplishment

Identify behavioral problems or at-risk students and act appropriately

Cooperate with parents and teachers as well as other interested parties

Prepare and present reviews on progress

THE BRITISH SCHOOL OF EGYPT, EGYPT

ASSESSMENTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR, SENCO

AUGUST 2016 – AUGUST 2020

Keep the Assessments and Learning Development Department (ALDD) register of pupils constantly updated.

Record and archive minutes of meetings and distribute them to relevant parties.

Note and remind ALDD team members of review dates on the ALDD register.

Receive, keep record and hand over to the ALDD Director all referrals made to the ALDD.

Receive and keep on file observation notes from ALDD team members.

Receive IEPs from relevant team members, obtain relevant signatures and distribute IEP copies to relevant parties.

Receive and keep record of weekly pupil-attendance registers from ALDD team members

Receive and keep on file other ALDD team members timetables

Create and keep record of ALDD pupil-profiles

Keep record on a daily basis of any parent/staff member communication regarding ALDD pupils received from other ALDD team members

File all documents related to the ALDD

Keep record of all documentation going in or out of the ALDD obtaining relevant receipt signatures

Organize all documentation, paperwork and correspondence on file (whether hard copies or soft copies)

Distribute all documentation and paperwork to the relevant departments

Communicate with parents and teachers, relevant information regarding pupils and their needs

Communicate with teachers/co-teachers/specialist teachers/other departments to coordinate meetings

Communicate with parents to coordinate meetings

Set up meetings with external organizations working in collaboration with the ALDD

Provide for the needs of the other members of ALDD team

Create, update and keep database for all admissions assessments

Administer admissions online, paper-pencil GL assessments and observations

Keep track of assessment tools available and notify the ALDD director when new ones need to be ordered

Communicate, respectfully and with compassion with parents

Egypt Atlantic International University, Egypt

SALES AND MARKETING LECTURER (PART TIME)

DECEMBER 2014 – JUNE 2015

Deliver sales and marketing lectures.

Prepare and develop teaching materials.

Set and mark assignments.

ART OF FORM, EGYPT

ASSISTANT PURCHASING DIRECTOR

SEPTEMBER 2013 – JULY 2015

Assist purchasing and distribution director with high responsibility and loyalty for smooth and efficient purchasing activities.

Coordinate, supervise and evaluate all purchasing activities.

Assist with the pricing of all products.

Establish and maintain high standards of relationships with suppliers.

Establish and maintain high standards of relationships with customers.

Any other task as assigned by purchasing director.

SMART INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, EGYPT

ADMINISTRATIVE & PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

AUGUST 2012 – JUNE 2013

Planned, established and supervised the implementation of clerical procedures in the school office to ensure timely preparation and submission of reports, letters and other material.

Assisted with clerical work related to such matters as enrollment, attendance, curriculum, personnel, organization, budgeting, accidents, student grades, special programs and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.

Reviewed communications, bulletins, reports and other items and obtained information from a variety of sources as requested by the administrator in order to advise on necessary actions and to provide information to parents, students and school personnel.

Organized and maintained files.

Provided guidance to volunteers and others working in the school office.

Provided minor first aid and arranged for care of injured students.

SMART INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, EGYPT

CO-TEACHER, FOUNDATION STAGE 2

SEPTEMBER 2011 – JUNE 2012

Motivated and stimulated the children's learning abilities, often encouraging learning through experience.

Organized learning materials and resources and made imaginative use of resources.

Assisted with the development of children's personal/social and language abilities.

Supported the development of children's basic skills, including physical coordination, speech and communication.

Encouraged children's mathematical and creative development through stories, songs, games, drawing and imaginative play.

Helped develop children's curiosity and knowledge.

Worked with others, including teaching assistants and nursery nurses as well as volunteer helpers, to plan and coordinate work both indoors and outdoors.

Observed, assessed and recorded each child's progress.

Ensured the health and safety of children during all activities, both inside and outside the nursery/school.

HELIOPOLIS SPORTS CLUB, EGYPT

TENNIS HEAD COACH, DEVELOPMENT TEAM

JUNE 2009 – JUNE 2011

Train and instruct tennis players by analyzing their performance levels and developing their abilities.

Conduct weekly mental toughness sessions for players and daily follow up.

Arrange Social activities and events for Heliopolis tennis team.

Provide monthly reports to the technical director and create new ideas for all teams.

CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE (CIBC), CANADA

MARKETING ASSISTANT

FEBRUARY 2008 – APRIL 2009

Researched new market opportunities.

Mapped out potential customers & competitors.

Determined unmet needs and market structure.

Provided status reports to management on overall sales and marketing activities.

Coordinated with our marketing, sales and technical groups to facilitate marketing functions (I.e. Brochures).

FAMILY PRACTICE OFFICE, CANADA

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

APRIL 2007 – FEBRUARY 2008

Answered phone calls and booked appointments.

Monitored all patients’ files and ensured they are all up to date.

Handled mail/courier deliveries.

Kept schedules up to date and assisted patients visiting the office.

Conducted some filing.

CANADIAN TIRE, STORE #273, CANADA

SALES ASSOCIATE, CUSTOMER SERVICE

APRIL 2006 – DECEMBER 2007

Followed Customer Service programs and policies set out by manager.

Greeted customers and helped them find what they needed.

Completed duties such as facing, filling/stocking, cleaning and hole checks.

Documented discrepancies between actual and computer reported stock.

Ensured that the store was always kept clean and orderly.

EDUCATION

THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER, UK.

MSc in Psychology

October 2020 – October 2022

LEARNING RECOURSES CENTRE (LRC). EGYPT

Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate

March 2020 – May 2020

GL ASSESSMENTS, UK

Professional Development Online Workshop

Understanding & Using CAT4 Data for Teaching & Learning Level 2

September 2019 – October 2019

GL ASSESSMENTS, UK

Professional Development Online Workshop

Understanding & Using CAT4 Data for Teaching & Learning Level 1

April 2018 – May 2018

LEARNING RECOURSES CENTRE (LRC), EGYPT

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) Certificate

December 2016 – February 2017

RYERSON UNIVERSITY, TORONTO, ONTARIO. CANADA.

Marketing Management Diploma, Marketing Major

June 2007 – June 2009

FUJITSU EDUCATION CENTER, EGYPT

Certificate in Microsoft Office Applications

October 2005 – December 2005

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO (AUC), CAIRO, EGYPT.

Bachelor’s degree in Art, Psychology major

Major: Psychology, 2.9 average in field of concentration.

September 1998 – June 2003

EDUCATION HOME BRITISH SCHOOL, EGYPT

High school, IGCSE

September 1995 – June 1998

REFERENCES

SHERIF OTHMAN, EVOLUTION INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

E-MAIL: aduc8e@r.postjobfree.com

MOBILE: +201*********

MARWA KAMAL KAMEL

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

PERSONAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: AL SHEIKH ZAYED, EGYPT.

M0BILE: 201*********

MARITAL STATUS: DIVORCED

NATIONALITY: CANADIAN/EGYPTIAN

OBJECTIVE

Highly motivated and detail oriented professional with six years in the field of Psychology, committed to leverage valuable skills in a new setting. Productive and efficient work habits without supervision. Self-motivator with high energy and eager to learn, grow and deliver.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Extensive active listening and communication skills, giving full attention to patients and taking the time to understand their point of view.

Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills demonstrated daily to help determine the best course of action for patient care.

Excellent knowledge of psychology, therapy, and counseling to help provide patients with appropriate care for their individual situations.

Caring and sensitive

Calm under pressure

Excellent work ethic

Strong written and verbal communicator

Family counseling

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Language: Bilingual (English and Arabic)

Computer: Microsoft Office Applications (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint), and Proficient in using the internet.

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