Farida Elbehairy
Colchester,Essex
Summary
Psychology graduate actively seeking an opportunity to apply and grow my skills in a professional environment. I have hands-on experience supporting vulnerable children through volunteer work at an orphanage, along with a background in HR, administration, and marketing. My key skills include emotional support, communication, organisation, data handling (Excel), eye-tracking research (EyeLink 1000), and content creation. I’m a dedicated team player, eager to contribute and continue learning in a dynamic setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Volunteer Psychologist Trainee
El Gnan Orphange
Egypt, Cairo
2024.06 - 2024.08
- Assisted in providing psychological support and emotional care to children in a residential setting.
- Conducted supervised individual and group sessions to help assess and address emotional and behavioural needs.
- Supported the development of therapeutic activities focused on trauma, attachment, and resilience.
- Collaborated with staff and caregivers to create a safe and supportive environment for vulnerable children.
- Maintained confidentiality and ethical standards in line with psychological training and child protection protocols.
Human Resources assistant
Staron Egypt
Egypt, Cairo
2023.06 - 2023.08
- Provided administrative support, including data entry, document filing, and staff communication.
- Created and managed Excel spreadsheets for payroll, attendance, and employee records.
- Assisted with recruitment tasks such as interview scheduling and CV screening.
- Supported onboarding and maintained confidentiality of HR documentation.
Marketing intern
Marketing Internship at Tarek Nour
Egypt, Cairo
2022.06 - 2022.07
- Assisted in developing and executing marketing campaigns across digital and traditional platforms.
- Helped create content for social media, presentations, and client pitches.
- Coordinated with creative and account teams to support project delivery and client communication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Essex
Colchester 2022.10 - 2025.07
Ontario secondary school diploma (OSSD) -
Canadian Internationl School of Egypt
Cairo 2017.09 - 2022.06
Global Paradigm baccalaureate school of Egypt
Cairo /2010 - /2017
Skills
- SPSS proficiency
- Resilience under pressure
- Qualitative and quantitative research
- Attentive listening
- Excel proficiency
- Project scheduling
- Mental health advocacy
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Emotional intelligence
- Content creation
- Eyelink 1000
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
Timeline
Volunteer Psychologist Trainee
El Gnan Orphange
2024.06 - 2024.08
Human Resources assistant
Staron Egypt
2023.06 - 2023.08
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Essex
2022.10 - 2025.07
Marketing intern
Marketing Internship at Tarek Nour
2022.06 - 2022.07
Ontario secondary school diploma (OSSD) -
Canadian Internationl School of Egypt
2017.09 - 2022.06
Global Paradigm baccalaureate school of Egypt
/2010 - /2017