Selin Benay Tomarci

• Crisis intervention models (e.g., ADEPTS, trauma-informed practice, harm reduction)
• Suicide risk assessment and safety planning
• Communication skills: empathy, reflection, paraphrasing, and validation
• Problem-solving and strengths-based support
• Resilience, self-regulation, and adaptability in high-pressure situations

Intern Student | 06/2024 - 09/2024

As a psychology intern at Ekol Family Counseling Center, I have been actively involved in providing support to youth with

learning disabilities, speech disorders, intellectual disabilities and conduct disorders under the supervision of experienced

psychologists. I am currently collaborating on a research project titled "Stress, Anxiety, and Coping Mechanisms among

University Students in Istanbul: A Comparative Analysis of Coping Strategies."

• Monitored student behavior in classes, and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
• Kept children between ages of 5 and 12safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
• Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
• Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
• Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
• Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
• Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
• Supported children's emotional and social development by encouraging positive self-concepts and understanding of others.

• Worked with kids aged 3-4 years and 11-12 years
• Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
• Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
• Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
• Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials.
• Collaborated with instructor to assist lesson and curriculum planning efforts.
• Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
• Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
• Worked under direction of licensed teacher in and outside of classroom.
• Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
• Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.

• Participated in vocational training program in 'Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry'.
• Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
• Restocked office supplies and retrieved files for staff.
• Collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues.

• I have come to the institution once. a week and made activities with the aged people within the scope of social responsibility project during the academic year 2017-2018.
• Assisted with special events or programs.
• Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
• Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
• Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.

• Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
• Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.
• Determined client needs and financial situations by listening and scheduling fact-finding appointments.
• Approached potential clients by using direct marketing mailings and phone contacts.
• Met with customers to provide information about available products and policies.
• Explained advantages, features and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of plans, boosting overall sales 5%.