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Work History
Education
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Sawsan Eleyan

Hamilton

Summary

School Counselor offering [3] years of experience counseling students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, Stress Management and life planning. Former Technology Teacher [4] years background teaching Technology and computer principles to students at various levels. Well-versed in developing course syllabus and implementing new technologies into teaching. Patient individual committed to continuous development.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

School Counselor

Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Primary School for Girls
09.2020 - 10.2023
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
  • Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
  • Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
  • Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.

Computer Teacher

Gabalya's girl (A) UNRWA preparatory school
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and scratch programs.
  • Assisted with the planning and execution of school-wide technology initiatives, supporting the integration of technology throughout all subject areas.
  • Managed resources effectively by maintaining an organized inventory of classroom technology equipment.
  • Invigilated and graded projects, quizzes and examinations.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced computer skills while also teaching core subject matter.
  • Organized field trips to local tech companies for students to gain insight into potential career paths within the industry.

Technology Teacher

Al Jaliel Secondary School
10.2016 - 01.2018
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lessons, enhancing student engagement and retention of material.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners in the classroom.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them towards improved performance and greater confidence in their abilities.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Lead technology club.

Assistant Programmer

UNRWA
01.2011 - 09.2012
  • Assisted in the development of user-friendly applications for enhanced client satisfaction.
  • Resolved technical issues promptly by providing effective solutions, minimizing downtime for endusers.
  • Actively participated in code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.

Graphic Designer

PC-Home Company
12.2009 - 10.2010
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Utilized typography techniques to create compelling designs.
  • Implemented feedback and suggestions from clients to improve designs.

Education

Doctorate Degree - Psychological and Educational Counselling

Al-Aqsa University
01.2023

Master's Degree - Psychological and Educational Counselling

Al-Qudus Open University
01.2019

Diploma - Educational Qualification

Al-Aqsa University
01.2015

Bachelor's degree - Computer and Information Technology

Arab open university
01.2009

Skills

  • Individual and Group Counseling
  • Mediation and Crisis intervention
  • Academic Support
  • School Counseling
  • Academic support
  • Special Education Support
  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Publisher)
  • SPSS
  • Google Classroom
  • POWTOON Presentations
  • White Board
  • Video Scribe
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • Canva

Languages

Arabic
Native language
Arabic
Proficient
C2
English
Upper intermediate
B2

Publications

  • The Predictive Ability of the Dimensions of Neurotic Perfectionism in Self-Deception Among Palestinian Adolescent Girls, Al-Aqsa University Journal
  • Building a Measure of Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms Among University Students According to the Rating Scale Model in the Item Response Theory, Manarat Journal for Social Science Studies
  • Development of the Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Symptoms Scale Based on the Recent Classification of the Disorder DSM-5 & ICD-11, The International Journal of Indian Psychology

Trainer Experience

  • Digital competencies (PowerPoint - Plicker application - electronic achievement file) for Teachers.
  • Play Therapy for psychologist.
  • Speech Therapy, for psychologist.
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for psychologist.
  • Confronting Internet addiction for female students, for student's mothers.
  • Psychological Discharge - Developing a Guidance Plan, Our Children's Association for the Deaf, For partially deaf students
  • Towards better learning in times of crises for Teachers and Parents
  • Using Google Classroom for Teachers.
  • Preparing an electronic exam using Google Form for Teachers.
  • A psychological relief workshop for orphan children.
  • Workshop on the most important behavioral problems among orphan children and how to deal with them.

Mothers of orphans.


References

  • Abeer Mousa
    Ottawa District School Board
    Educational Assistant
    abeer.mousa@ocdsb.ca
    613-700-6059

Timeline

School Counselor

Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Primary School for Girls
09.2020 - 10.2023

Computer Teacher

Gabalya's girl (A) UNRWA preparatory school
09.2019 - 01.2020

Technology Teacher

Al Jaliel Secondary School
10.2016 - 01.2018

Assistant Programmer

UNRWA
01.2011 - 09.2012

Graphic Designer

PC-Home Company
12.2009 - 10.2010

Master's Degree - Psychological and Educational Counselling

Al-Qudus Open University

Diploma - Educational Qualification

Al-Aqsa University

Bachelor's degree - Computer and Information Technology

Arab open university

Doctorate Degree - Psychological and Educational Counselling

Al-Aqsa University
Sawsan Eleyan