Hala Odeh
School Counselor
Ramallah
Summary
An undergraduate With a bachelor degree in psychology and women studies.
The desire for pursuing a degree and a job in psychology not only stems from a personal perspective but also from hearing and reading about people not receiving adequate treatment for various psychological illnesses due to the stigma and misunderstanding that surrounds psychology in some communities like ours. Which inspired me to do my best in making a change.
My approach combines empathy with strategic problem-solving to meet diverse student needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
AL Mustaqbal School
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Empowered parents/guardians involvement in their children''s education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
- Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
- Gathered necessary paperwork and applications for students to initiate enrollment process.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
School Counselor
Baccalaureate Schools
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Empowered parents/guardians involvement in their children''s education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
English Teacher
• Al Najah School
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
Education
BA in Psychology And Women Studies -
Birzeit University
Birzeit 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
• Evangelical Lutheran School of Hope
Ramallah 04.2001 -
Skills
Multicultural Competence
Group therapy facilitator
Student Advocacy
Compassionate
Crisis Intervention
Counseling and therapy
Academic advising
Career advising
Mental health assessments
Conflict Mediation
Parent-teacher collaboration
Youth and adolescent development
Solutions-focused
Maintaining confidentiality
Empathy Development
Conflict Resolution
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
School Counselor
AL Mustaqbal School
08.2023 - Current
School Counselor
Baccalaureate Schools
12.2022 - 02.2023
English Teacher
• Al Najah School
08.2020 - 06.2021
BA in Psychology And Women Studies -
Birzeit University
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
• Evangelical Lutheran School of Hope
04.2001 -
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