Alkim Saglam Altindal
London Ontario
Summary
Hands-on educator psychologist skilled in classroom support, activity management and student monitoring. Assists students with academic and personal needs. Always ready to help teachers with any requirement. Providing psycho-education, or short-term social emotional support to parents regarding their personal or special-needs children's psychological, cognitive, and emotional issues.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Coordinator
Boys And Girls Club
04.2023 - Current
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Collated feedback and performance data to create insightful program reports.
- Assessed student performance and utilized feedback to increase educational program success.
- Supervise, motivate and couch volunteers and placement students and part time staff.
- Liase with parents, schools and other organizations.
Education Assistant Coordinator
Boys and Girls Club
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Youth and Child Program Facilitator
Boys And Girls Club
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted with youth development and other recreation programs to improve quality of after school program experience in outreach areas.
- Developed and implemented fun, educational, academic activities social emotional support of varying ages.
- Assistance and supervision to children in compliance with organization's rules and policies.
- Communicated effectively with children, fellow staff members and parents by utilizing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Created safe, fun environment for children and teens attending special programs at Boys and Girls Club London facility.
- Provided person-centered support and relevant interventions based on each child's cognitive abilities, psychological and emotional needs.
Field Placement Student
Boys And Girls Club
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Searched mental health and addiction programs for youth.
- Observed and implemented life skills workshops.
- Helped to provide one-on-one individual support to students in grades 9-12 in the senior my action plan program.
Psychologist
Yaşam Atolyesi Rehabilitation Center
12.2016 - 04.2018
- Met with students who have autism to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
Psychologist
Yenigun Rehabiliation Center
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
Clinical Psychology Intern
Istanbul Psychiatry Institution Armenian Surp Pirgiç Hospital
08.2014 - 09.2014
- Observation psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Observed clinical psychology staff and attended 120 hours of supervision to develop practical knowledge and abilities.
- Performed intake by conducting assessment forms to establish key information as well as assess patients' apparent mental state.
Human Resources Intern
Rixos Tekirova Hotel
05.2009 - 09.2009
- Filed paperwork, sorted and delivered mail, and maintained office organization.
- Drafted copy for documents, social media posts and internal memoranda.
- Maintained relationships with personnel using strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Increased training efficiency by working closely with supervisor and coworkers, asking questions, and giving honest, detailed feedback.
- Worked with HR team to coordinate company events.
- Assisted human resources and recruiting teams by scheduling phone screens and on-site interviews and planning recruitment related events.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
Education
Post Graduate - Addictions And Mental Health
Fanshawe College
London, Ontario04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Cyprus International University
Lefkosa, Cyprus07.2015
BBA - Hospitality Management
Balikesir University
Balıkesir/Turkey06.2011
Skills
- Learning improvements
- Solutions-focused
- Emotional support
- Activity Planning
- Special education
- Student-centered learning
Certification
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Theoric) (2017)
Children's Assessment Education (2016)
Specific Learning Disability Assessment (2015)
Neuropsychological Test Training (2015)
Qualitative Research Method (2013)
Computer Technics in Psychological Researches (2013)
First Aid and Cpr Level C, Canadian Red Cross (2021)
NVCI (2023)
Timeline
Education Coordinator
Boys And Girls Club
04.2023 - Current
Education Assistant Coordinator
Boys and Girls Club
09.2022 - 04.2023
Youth and Child Program Facilitator
Boys And Girls Club
04.2022 - 09.2022
Field Placement Student
Boys And Girls Club
01.2022 - 04.2022
Psychologist
Yaşam Atolyesi Rehabilitation Center
12.2016 - 04.2018
Psychologist
Yenigun Rehabiliation Center
05.2016 - 09.2016
Clinical Psychology Intern
Istanbul Psychiatry Institution Armenian Surp Pirgiç Hospital
08.2014 - 09.2014
Human Resources Intern
Rixos Tekirova Hotel
05.2009 - 09.2009
Post Graduate - Addictions And Mental Health
Fanshawe College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Cyprus International University
BBA - Hospitality Management
Balikesir University
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Theoric) (2017)
Children's Assessment Education (2016)
Specific Learning Disability Assessment (2015)
Neuropsychological Test Training (2015)
Qualitative Research Method (2013)
Computer Technics in Psychological Researches (2013)
First Aid and Cpr Level C, Canadian Red Cross (2021)
NVCI (2023)
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