OMOTOLA HANNAH ADELEGAN
Middlesbrough,Cleveland
Summary
Compassionate Psychologist versed in client assessment and evaluation. Applies trauma-informed approaches to address mental health issues and emotional challenges. Offers clear communication and high-level emotional intelligence to guide clients through therapeutic modalities. Caring psychologist with a proven history of quickly building safe and trusting client rapport. Utilizes trauma-informed modalities to deliver best-in-class care—qualified psychologist specialist offering over ten years of experience. Emotionally resilient, mature professional facilitates diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. Applies good clinical practices for reliable and trustworthy conclusions to guide further decision-making. Patient communicator adapts strategies to suit different situations. Maintains impartiality and objectivity for dependable, high-quality clinical guidance. Offers rich background in record-keeping, active listening, and rapport-building. Takes on challenging new roles harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration, and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cover supervisor secondary school
AK Teachings
Middlesbrough
05.2024 - Current
- Led classes during teacher absences, fulfilling agreed learning schemes.
- Maximized student learning time by providing smooth transitioning support between lessons.
- Oversaw the safety of children, promoting and safeguarding welfare in and outside the classroom.
- Prevented student misbehavior through constant classroom monitoring and prompt interventions.
- Oversaw the safety of children, promoting and safeguarding welfare in and outside the classroom.
- Delivered well-structured one-on-one support sessions to students with learning difficulties to improve test scores.
- Managed student behavior to uphold positive, productive classroom environments.
- Extended assistance to students with learning disabilities.
School counsellor
Modadel Academy school
Lekki Ajah
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Organized peer counseling programs to monitor students' development.
- Supported students to identify problems impeding education.
- Tracked student attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues.
- Offered counselling to help students deal with academic, personal, or behavioral issues.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality protocols to safeguard and accurately store student information.
- Evaluated students using standardized criteria to determine abilities and learning needs.
- Used established standards and psychological expertise to plan learning programs.
- Oversaw crisis intervention and programs to assist specific student needs.
Research assistant
National louis university
Chicago
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Planned, coordinated, and executed research projects to gain insight into Community psychology.
- Applied research to develop new operational methods and industry-specific applications.
- Facilitated workshops, tutorials, and seminars with opportunities to stimulate students' critical thinking and analysis.
- Facilitated workshops, tutorials, and seminars with opportunities to stimulate students' critical thinking and analysis.
- Modernized syllabus, updating with current research, new techniques, and latest findings to improve relevancy.
- Organized seminars to share the latest insights with professionals in the field.
- Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics related to community psychology
Assistant psychologist
Serenity Care home
Chicago
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Provided emergency support to clients experiencing crises, offering additional resources and allied health referrals to maintain client safety.
- Assessed patients' therapeutic needs, using results to plan courses of treatment.
- Reported signs and symptoms causing concern for escalation to other healthcare professions.
- Collected client data to assess cognitive, behavioral, and emotional disorders.
- Trained newly hired psychologists on clinic standards and procedures.
- Maintained clinical compliance by reviewing client histories and preparing appropriate intake documentation.
- Supported delivery of therapeutic interventions with a diverse client base.
Assistant psychologist
Lagos state Oregun boys correctional center
Ikeja Opebi
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Recognized and addressed patterns in client behaviors.
- Supported clients to complete rehabilitative treatment and achieve personal goals.
- Provided 1:1 support, guiding young people in addressing past and present difficulties.
- Created social and educational opportunities to help children build life skills and develop personal interests.
- Educated young individuals in emotional attunement and coping skills to navigate stressful environments and situations.
- Facilitated smooth residence operations, producing and maintaining high-quality records.
- Planned and supervised interventions for children with complex needs, addressing issues and proposing solutions.
- Collaborated with related professionals to study psychological factors in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness.
- Monitored therapeutic practices to evaluate effectiveness on clients.
- Evaluated the need for follow-up services after providing a course of treatment.
- Facilitated counseling services for individuals and groups.
- Advocated for child rights and needs in professional meetings and panels.
Clinical team leader
Modupe Cole memorial childcare and treatment home
Surulere
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Built strong and trusting professional rapport to support children who are physically and mentally challenged.
- Educated clients on mental health conditions.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Collected client data to assess cognitive, behavioral, and emotional disorders.
- Recognized and addressed patterns in client behaviors.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Supported clients to complete rehabilitative treatment and achieve personal goals.
- Provided emergency support to clients experiencing crises, offering additional resources and allied health referrals to maintain client safety.
- Collaborated with related professionals to study psychological factors in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness.
Counselling psychologist
Community life project young adult center
Okota Isolo
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Followed clinical guidelines to conduct assessments and formulate conclusions based on findings.
- Helped young people acquire confidence and skills to live independently.
- Completed risk assessments to help people identify and manage potential risks.
- Extended emotional and practical support to young people for challenges encountered.
- Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
- Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
- Supported clients with rehabilitation and socialisation in community settings.
- Collaborated with external support providers to maintain good care continuity.
School counsellor
Urban boys secondary school
Onitsha
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Organized peer counseling programs to monitor students' development.
- Taught students important points to prepare for examinations and assessments.
- Assigned homework assignments and special projects for students to demonstrate knowledge of the subject material.
- Supported students to identify problems impeding education.
- Tracked student attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues.
- Personalized instruction and personal mentoring based on individual strengths and abilities.
- Used illustrative activities to help students explore concepts.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality protocols to safeguard and accurately store student information.
- Evaluated students using standardized criteria to determine abilities and learning needs.
Trainee counsellor
Care for soul young adult rehabilitation home
Yaba Akoka
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Applied person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness approaches, adapting techniques to individual preferences.
- Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
- Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults and children.
- Assessed clients to identify needs, strengths and challenges, creating tailored treatment plans for positive change.
- Counselled diverse clients on mental health issues, addressing anxiety, depression, relationships, and substance abuse.
- Executed appropriate risk-assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Demonstrated ethical conduct, adhering to confidentiality guidelines and maintaining boundaries.
- Built positive, productive client relationships for enhanced social support.
- Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Community Psychology
National louis University
Chicago Illinois, United states of America 09.2021 - 07.2027
Master of Science - Psychology
Teesside University
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom 09.2023 - 09.2024
Masters of Arts & Education - Educational Psychology
University Of Lagos
Lagos State, Nigeria 09.2014 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Guidance and Counselling
University Of Lagos
Lagos State, Nigeria 09.2005 - 12.2009
Skills
- Behavior management
- Child & Young Adult Safeguarding
- Programme management
- Conflict Resolution
- Case Management
- Childcare intervention
- Attention to Detail
- Counselling
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership
- Inventory management
- Knowledge of IT Agile and Waterfall methodology
- Rehabilitation support
Affiliations
- Reading, ethical fashion and organizing events
TRAINING
Project management certification Agile and waterfall methodology.
Timeline
Cover supervisor secondary school
AK Teachings
05.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Psychology
Teesside University
09.2023 - 09.2024
Doctor of Philosophy - Community Psychology
National louis University
09.2021 - 07.2027
School counsellor
Modadel Academy school
01.2021 - 07.2023
Research assistant
National louis university
09.2020 - 12.2021
Assistant psychologist
Serenity Care home
06.2018 - 09.2020
Assistant psychologist
Lagos state Oregun boys correctional center
03.2016 - 06.2018
Masters of Arts & Education - Educational Psychology
University Of Lagos
09.2014 - 02.2016
Clinical team leader
Modupe Cole memorial childcare and treatment home
01.2014 - 02.2016
Counselling psychologist
Community life project young adult center
01.2012 - 01.2014
School counsellor
Urban boys secondary school
01.2010 - 01.2012
Trainee counsellor
Care for soul young adult rehabilitation home
08.2007 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Guidance and Counselling
University Of Lagos
09.2005 - 12.2009
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