Profile
I have a masters degree in Psychology and significant experience gained from working with children, disadvantaged people and the elderly as well as working with many people from different cultures. I am an outgoing, hard-working individual who is eager to be challenged. I am extremely determined, self-motivated and self-disciplined and am seeking a successful career that would engage my interests.
Skills
Computer Literate
Professional and flexible
Adobe Photoshop
Great attention to Detail
Well Organised
Ability to multi task
Career Summary
Quality Premier Services, Livingston
04/2015-28/05/2015
Expenses Coordinator
Verifying workers documentation, updating records, contacting and dealing with clients and workers. I was predominately taken on to translate/converse with Polish nationals working for the job agencies we currently represent.
Westland International School, Phnom Penh
12/2014-02/2015
Maths Teacher
I was employed as a Maths teacher in the English language Programme designated for children between 7 and 12 categorised into Grades 1-4, whilst there the headteacher of the school was interested in utilizing my previous experience within British and Polish educational institutions. As well as using my background in educational psychology, to help teach the children in a more progressive fashion.
North Merchiston Care Home, Edinburgh
02/2014–10/2014
Personal Activities Leader
I worked with people suffering with various levels of dementia, I was in charge of organizing trips and events for residents, as well as providing stimulation and exercise to residents through a wide and varied activities programme. I was also tasked with developing community links with local groups, i.e. churches, schools and encouraged a variety of events and activities to take place in the home.
The Hamilton School, Aberdeen
09/2013-12/2013
Support Worker for Additional Support Needs
I worked at a Private Primary School whilst living in Aberdeen. I was employed to support children having problems with mathematics, reading and writing on an individual and class basis, and for Planning and leading After School Clubs (Art, Craft, Dance)
Qualifications
M. A. Psychology
09/2008 – 07/2013
Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Poland, Specialization: Organization of the Learning Environment and the Specific Educational Needs Specialization: Work and Health
Pedagogical Studies
10/2012 – 06/2013
Institute of Psychology at Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan
Voluntary work experience whilst at University:
Technical secondary school of economics, Poznan 5/2013 – 06/2013
I organized training workshop with young people, which were about the primary prevention of eating disorders.
Elementary School in Poznan 03/2013 – 05/2013
I worked as a psychologist apprentice. I was helping children to succeed in school and motivate them to be more engaged in their learning. Working with individual students and groups of students having: behavioral problems, academic difficulties, disabilities and other issues.
Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan 02/2013 – 03/2013
I was an investigator during researches among 15 students using short individual in–depth interview four questionnaires: DIDS/PL and DIDS-P/PL, SPQ-S, PPSQ.
Centre of Occupational medicine, Poznan 11/2011 – 01/2012
I worked as an Occupational Health Psychologist Apprentice doing psychological testing and interpreting scores.
Elementary School and Junior High School, Poznan 11/2011 – 01/2012
I was supporting children having problems with mathematics, reading and writing on an individual and class basis. Giving extra help to children from ethnic minorities or those with special needs. Motivating and encouraging pupils.
Job Impulse Gorna Wilda, Poznan 09/2012 – 10/2012
I worked as Recruitment apprentice:
– Selecting employees for the available positions and assisting in coordinating the work of temporary workers
– Assisting in the interviews of senior and mid-level HR specialists and conducting interviews
– Active recruitment of new employees and supporting the administration staff and preparation of contracts for the temporary worker
– Administrative and office work
“Cessans” ( Advertising Agency ), Slupca 06/2012 – 08/2012
Worked as an apprentice:
– Creating, planning, and handling advertising and maintaining phone contact with clients.
– Administrative and office work and supporting the incoming and outgoing mail.
– Design simple graphics project.
Workshop of Occupational therapy, Slupca 01/08/2011 – 31/08/2011
I worked as an apprentice:
– Treatments to develop, recover and maintain the daily living and work skills of patients with a physical or mental disorder.
– Educating the clients in order to increase participation in and performance of daily activities.
– Working with adults with Mental retardation at day rehabilitation programs to promote successful relationships and involvement in the community.
