Özgül Tarakcı
London, Wembley
Summary
Proven experience within clinical environment including counseling and working as a psychologist assistant.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
Community Engagement Volunteer
Victim Support
London
06.2023 - Current
- Identified community organizations and leaders to establish and nurture relationships to help build awareness
- Took part in different community engagement events
- Observed various divisions within VS such as domestic violence advocates and triage service
Assistant Teacher
Vision Teaching
London
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher
Psychologist Assistant
Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital
Istanbul
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Interviewed, observed, and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.
- Conducted mindfulness activities with patients, attended doctor visits, individual and group therapy sessions to do observation.
- Supported clients struggling with drug and alcohol addiction and helped devise strategies based on client needs.
Human Resources Intern
Doğan Holding
03.2021 - 07.2021
School Counselor Intern
Tuzla Uğur Okulları
Istanbul
10.2020 - 01.2021
Teacher Assistant
Canada Fulford Academy
Ontario
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Gave math and physics classes to international students.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Health Psychology And Well-being
Middlesex University
Hendon 09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Counseling And Guidance
Bahçeşehir University
Istanbul 10.2016 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Kadıköy Anatolian High School
Istanbul 10.2010 - 07.2016
Skills
Teamwork: Worked together with healthcare professionals and other psychologists to ensure patients’ wellbeing regarding comprehensive care goals and expectations for individual patients in clinical setting
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated active listening and communication skills, giving full attention to patients and their families, and taking time to understand their point of view
Problem Solving: Worked with children with learning disabilities, finding efficient and suitable solutions to enhance learning experience
IT Skills: Keeping records of clients’ cases using MS Word and doing online research for dissertation for masters’ degree
Safeguarding: Has certificate of safeguarding awareness and has experience working with children in different school settings
Certification
Safeguarding Awareness Training
Timeline
Community Engagement Volunteer
Victim Support
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Vision Teaching
01.2023 - 06.2023
Safeguarding Awareness Training
11-2022
Master of Science - Clinical Health Psychology And Well-being
Middlesex University
09.2022 - Current
Prevent Awareness and Referral Course
09-2022
House of Human Professional Coach
03-2022
Psychologist Assistant
Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital
12.2021 - 07.2022
MMPI Testing Applicator
12-2021
ACTP Professional Coaching
08-2021
Human Resources Intern
Doğan Holding
03.2021 - 07.2021
School Counselor Intern
Tuzla Uğur Okulları
10.2020 - 01.2021
Teacher Assistant
Canada Fulford Academy
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Counseling And Guidance
Bahçeşehir University
10.2016 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Kadıköy Anatolian High School
10.2010 - 07.2016
Volunteer Work
- Summer 2018 AIESEC Bucharest ''Kindergarten Summer Program''
Worked with kids to improve their English and communication skills
- February-June 2017 AIESEC Istanbul Asia Outgoing Global Volunteer
- Summer 2017 AIESEC Tunisia ''Summer Learning with Children'' Project"
Volunteer Work
- Summer 2018 AIESEC Bucharest ''Kindergarten Summer Program''
Worked with kids to improve their English and communication skills
- February-June 2017 AIESEC Istanbul Asia Outgoing Global Volunteer
- Summer 2017 AIESEC Tunisia ''Summer Learning with Children'' Project"