Aya Osseiran (Canadian)-,-
LI: https://lb.linkedin.com/in/aya-osseiran-93bb784b
I have experience with typically developing children as well as with SEND children from a wide variety of backgrounds. Passionate about promoting a brighter future for children and young people.
EDUCATION
MSc Child Psychology, Kingston University, London, UK (September 2017)
BA in Psychology, Lebanese American University, Lebanon, LB (December 2015)
High School Diploma, American International School, Riyadh, SA (June 2011)
PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Creative Learning Integrated Center (CLIC), Lebanon. January 2021-
Part time tutor for 3 kids from LWIS (grade 4,6, 7)
Helping them in their studies
Center for Applied Social Cognition Research, Lebanon. November 2020-
Research intern
Summarizing articles
Part time tutor, Lebanon. October 2020-December 2020
Part time tutor for a grade 7 girl in German school
Helping her in tasks related to science, English, math and French
Part time tutor, Lebanon. August 2020- September 2020
Part time tutor for a grade 7 boy in Ahliah school
Helping him in tasks related to Arabic
Part time tutor, Lebanon. May 2020- November 2020
Part time tutor for a grade 1 boy in Wellspring school
Helping him in tasks related to English and Math
Part time tutor, Lebanon. October 2019-
Part time tutor for a grade 10 boy with ADHD in ACS
Helping him in tasks related to English, history, biology, physics
Collaborating with his teachers, mother, and therapist
Part time tutor, Lebanon. September 2019- December 2019
Helping 3 kids who go to German School (grade 6,9,12) in English and history
Saint Mary's Orthodox College, Lebanon. Shadow Teacher. September 2019- November 2019
Special needs shadow teacher for a 14-year-old girl with learning difficulties and anxiety
Collaborating with her teachers and special educators
Writing weekly the daily report
Helping her in tasks related to English, Math, Philosophy, Physics, Logic, and Computer Skills
Little Me, Lebanon. Shadow Teacher. July 2019- August 2019
Special needs shadow teacher for a 5 years old boy with autism and sensory processing difficulties
Collaborating with his counselor and teachers
Helping student to follow his classmates in social activities
College Melkart, Lebanon. Shadow Teacher. May 2019- May 2019
Special needs shadow teacher for 4 years old boy with behavioral and sensory processing difficulties
Collaborating with his maternelle (kindergarten) teachers
Writing weekly the daily report
Wellspring Learning Community, Lebanon. Shadow Teacher. October 2018- January 2019
Special needs shadow teacher for 6 years old boy in grade 1B.
Helping him in tasks related to English, Maths, and UOI.
Differentiating lessons and assessments with visuals.
Meeting weekly with the Learning Diversity Department Coordinator.
Collaborating with all grade one B teachers.
Preparing IEPs (Individual Educational Plan)
Writing weekly the daily reports
Little Ones Garderie, Lebanon. Shadow Teacher. March 2018-September 2018
Provided utmost care to a 2-year-old boy with a speech delay and on the verge of autism.
Delivered ABA Therapy
Assisted student to follow his classmates in circle time, social activities, and daily day apprentice upon his skills and ability.
Embrace Fund, Ras Beirut Clinic, Lebanon. Internship. November 2017 - December 2017
Simplified mental health topics on depression and suicide.
Access Sport, Kingston, London, UK. Placement. December 2016 – May 2017
Delivered focus group interviews to children with various disabilities as well as their parents.
Transcribed and analyzed data.
USAID, Lebanese American University, Lebanon. Internship. February 2016 – April 2016
Maintained regular contact with the students and updated their progress.
United Nations Developmental Programme, Lebanon. Internship. January 2016 - March 2016.
Involved in making new files, preparing certificates, posting new vacancies and consolidating reviews.
American International School, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Volunteer. September 2013- September 2013.
Coordinated with the teachers to recognize the needs of KG1 students.
Riyadh Youth Sports Association, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Volunteer. March 2009 – May 2009.
Assistant soccer coach for young girls promoting social development and instilling discipline.
Leadership Activities & Awards
Delegate at 49th Middle East Medical Assembly, Lebanon (19-22 April, 2018)
Student Representative, Kingston, London, UK. November 2016-April 2017
Distinguished List, Lebanese American University. Spring 2014
Delegate at 4th University Scholar Leadership Symposium, Philippines (1-7 August, 2013)
Honor's List, Lebanese American University. Spring 2012.
Skills: Proficient in Microsoft (word, excel, PowerPoint) and SPSS
Languages: English (Native), French (Fluent), Arabic (Fluent), Spanish (Basic), German (Basic)
Hobbies: Swimming, Running, Writing poems
References:
- Mrs. Lara Khashab Fadlallah: Mother of the child whom I shadowed
- Dr. Jess Prior: Dissertation Supervisor
