Yixin Ma
Brisbane
Summary
A client-centered counsellor focused on CBT and ACT polished at identifying potential disorders in clients, especially students, and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and an in-depth understanding of human behaviour. Understanding and compassionate professional committed to performing all duties in accordance with customary rules of ethics.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Counsellor
UQ With You
02.2023 - Current
- Counselled up to six patients weekly with issues such as depression, stress, anxiety, and suicidal intentions.
- Applied a variety of psychological methods and techniques, such as CBT and ACT, in the screening, assessment, and evaluation of clients.
- Established and maintained reciprocal working relationships with clients and other staff, contributing to team cohesion and comprehensive patient care.
- Managed documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents, completing it with concise language for review and approval by licenced professionals.
English as a Second Language Teacher (Part-time)
New Oriental Education & Technology Group
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Educated students in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed and taught an ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Personalised instruction based on individual students' needs, interests, and capabilities.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
Study Abroad Cocunsellor
Vision Overseas
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Worked with high school students to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioural problems affecting educational situations.
- Helped students develop organisational, time management, and study skills.
- Collaborated with and guided students in finding the strength, passion, and love for their dream school and the majors they wanted to study at university.
- Used sessions to help students brainstorm about college applications. Revised applications for them.
- collaborated with parents, and school faculty to address problems and grow student success.
Psychologist Assistant
Jiangsu University Mental Health Center
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Sorted and organised files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Interacted with students by phone, email, or in person to provide information.
- Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages, and provided information.
- Built rapport with clients to facilitate trusting relationships and provide a setting conducive to growth.
Teacher Assistant
New Oriental Education & Technology Group
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalised and small group assistance.
- Assessed and graded student assignments to check quality and learning outcomes.
Education
Master of Counseling -
University of Queensland
Brisbane, Australia12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, USA05.2021
Skills
- Critical thinking and innovative
- Proactive and collaborative
- Report Writing
- Emotional support
- Student feedback
- Student Safety
- Student Advising
- Student Care
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Counsellor
UQ With You
02.2023 - Current
English as a Second Language Teacher (Part-time)
New Oriental Education & Technology Group
06.2022 - 11.2022
Study Abroad Cocunsellor
Vision Overseas
08.2021 - 02.2022
Psychologist Assistant
Jiangsu University Mental Health Center
06.2019 - 08.2019
Teacher Assistant
New Oriental Education & Technology Group
01.2018 - 03.2018
Master of Counseling -
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin Madison
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