Aylin Duruman
Alexandria,United States
Summary
Focused School Counselor dedicated to guiding students on academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counseling Intern
Glasgow Middle School
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted classroom guidance lessons to enhance students'' understanding of personal strengths, interests, and career options.
- Promoted a positive school climate by collaborating with teachers, administrators, and parents to address student needs and resolve conflicts.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
Counseling Intern
George Washington University
05.2024 - Current
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering trust and open communication in therapy sessions.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse clientele by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity during therapy sessions.
Nanny
Care.Com
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
Server
Ted's Montana Grill
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
School Counseling Intern
Alexandria City High School
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducted classroom guidance lessons to enhance students'' understanding of personal strengths, interests, and career options.
- Served as a liaison between school staff, parents, and community partners to facilitate communication and maintain strong relationships.
- Created a safe and supportive environment for students to openly discuss their concerns, fostering trust and rapport.
Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons Childcare
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Preschool Teacher
Girassol Preschool
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Maintained organized, fun, and interactive classroom to help children feel safe
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
Great Oaks Charter School Mentor
AmeriCorps
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions with over 20 middle school students
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of school programs and in preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
Education
Master of Arts - Education And Human Development
George Washington University
Alexandria, Va05.2025
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2020
Skills
- Individual Counseling
- Student Advocacy
- Youth and adolescent development
- Cultural Competency
Timeline
School Counseling Intern
Glasgow Middle School
08.2024 - Current
Nanny
Care.Com
06.2024 - 08.2024
Counseling Intern
George Washington University
05.2024 - Current
School Counseling Intern
Alexandria City High School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Server
Ted's Montana Grill
06.2023 - 06.2024
Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons Childcare
10.2022 - 05.2023
Preschool Teacher
Girassol Preschool
10.2021 - 03.2022
Great Oaks Charter School Mentor
AmeriCorps
08.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Education And Human Development
George Washington University
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina State University
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