Marie Claire Amidi
Brussels
Summary
I am a dedicated psychologist, adept to fitting diverse roles in various settings. With strong communication skills, I effectively manage priorities and solve problems creatively. I am very committed to disability inclusion. My expertise extends in assisting children and parents through preventive education, advocacy, mediation, and counseling, prioritizing their safety and well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Inclusion Coordinator
Red Oak Ngo
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Coordinated and oversaw the flow of projects dedicated to addressing disability inclusion and protection of women and girls at risk.
- Ensured gender and disability inclusion mainstreaming in project design and execution.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents required for the projects in close collaboration with partners.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment
School Counselor
IRAP Institut De Reeducation Audio- Phonétique
09.2022 - 09.2023
- 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.
Special Education Teacher
IRAP Institut De Reeducation Audio- Phonétique
07.2018 - 09.2022
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for the needs of the students who were hard of hearing and had learning difficulties using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Child Protection Officer/ CP Case Manager
Red Oak Ngo
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Strengthened relationships between families and community resources by providing referrals and follow-up assistance.
- Leveraged strong communication skills to build rapport with children, families, colleagues, and external partners alike.
- Promoted a strengths-based approach when working with families, identifying their unique assets and capabilities as part of tailored interventions plans.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff members on proper procedures, protocols, and best practices in child protection work.
- Contributed to policy development initiatives aimed at enhancing child protection practices within the organization.
Education
Executive Short Course - Humanitarian Project Cycle Management
University of Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland03.2024
Master of Arts - Psychology of Education
Lebanese University
Beirut, Lebanon 06.2023
Minor Degree - Social Sciences
Lebanese University
Beirut, Lebanon07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Notre Dame University - Louaize
Zouk, Lebanon12.2016
Skills
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Project Coordination
- Discretion and Confidentiality
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Building
- MS Office
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Armenian
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
School Counselor
IRAP Institut De Reeducation Audio- Phonétique
09.2022 - 09.2023
Inclusion Coordinator
Red Oak Ngo
07.2022 - 02.2024
Child Protection Officer/ CP Case Manager
Red Oak Ngo
08.2021 - 08.2022
Special Education Teacher
IRAP Institut De Reeducation Audio- Phonétique
07.2018 - 09.2022
Executive Short Course - Humanitarian Project Cycle Management
University of Geneva
Master of Arts - Psychology of Education
Lebanese University
Minor Degree - Social Sciences
Lebanese University
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Notre Dame University - Louaize
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