Hristina Koleva
Sofia,22
Summary
Seasoned Child Psychologist with a robust background at For Our Children, adept in anxiety management and fostering teamwork. Excelled in enhancing program effectiveness through innovative staff recruitment and empathetic client rapport. Proven track record in crisis management and child development, contributing to significant improvements in client outcomes. Skilled in psychological testing and collaborative problem-solving.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Psychologist
For Our Children
06.2024 - Current
- Recruited and retained clinicians and staff to enhance program.
- Established strong rapport with clients through active listening skills, empathy, and trust-building techniques during sessions.
- Support and counseling of minor children victims of violence, children at risk and their families, children placed in professional foster families and in residential services, children on the autism spectrum, SEN and other specific needs.
- Participation in a multidisciplinary team.
- Managing crisis situations
- Good knowledge of the Child Protection Act, Regulations for
implementing the Child Protection Act, Regulation on the quality of social services
Childcare Teacher
Beth Shalom Foundation - Sofia
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families, fostering mutual trust and respect that contributed to overall student success.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Supporting and assisting children from the nursery group in their development according to the Reggio Emilia method and the established standards for the target group.
Psychologist
SONIK START
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Trained future psychologists on best practices, counseling techniques, assessment and consultation.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches in individual and group therapy sessions.
- Participation in a multidisciplinary team
Support and consulting for adults with mild, moderate and severe specific needs. Transporting users to and from their homes. Constantly maintaining contact with relatives and loved ones for the purpose of feedback.
Social Worker in the Child Protection Department
Directorate "Social Assistance" - Plovdiv
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted clients in crisis situations, providing immediate support.
- Enhanced family dynamics by offering mediation and counseling.
- Empowered clients to achieve goals through motivational interviewing.
- Keeping documentation on entrusted cases, participating in
a coordination mechanism for minors and underage children at risk and their families, child victims of violence, managing crisis situations, supporting and monitoring children deprived of parental care, children placed in professional foster families, children victims of violence and trafficking, children placed in residential type services. - Good knowledge of the Child Protection Act, Regulations for
the implementation of the Child Protection Act
Psychologist
SONIK START
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Managed caseload of individual clients, couples, and family therapy sessions.
- Developed customized treatment plans for clients, addressing their unique psychological needs and goals.
- Managing crisis situations
- Participation in a multidisciplinary team
- Support and counseling of minors and underage children victims of violence, children at risk and their families, children placed in professional foster families and residential services, children on the autistic spectrum, SEN and other specific needs.
Montessori Day Nursery Teacher
Bumble Bees Montessori Day Nursery
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster early childhood development and social skills.
- Improved classroom environment by organizing and maintaining learning materials.
- Guided children through daily routines for social interaction and developmental growth.
- Created a supportive atmosphere, encouraging creativity and exploration.
- Participating in parent meetings and providing feedback to parents on their achievements, concerns and development of their children.
- Supported children with special needs by adapting activities to their abilities.
Social Worker in the Child Protection Department
Social Assistance Directorate - Karlovo
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Participating in the coordination mechanism for minors and underage children at risk and their families, child victims of violence, managing crisis situations, supporting and monitoring children deprived of parental care, children placed in professional foster families, children victims of violence and trafficking, children placed in residential services.
- Good knowledge of the Child Protection Act, Regulations for
the implementation of the Child Protection Act - Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
Guide in the Tourist Complex "Ancient Karlovo"
Karlovo Municipality
06.2015 - 11.2016
- Provided knowledgeable assistance to users seeking guidance in their tasks.
- Assisted individuals in understanding complex topics.
- Improved understanding of subject matter by offering clear explanations and examples.
- Presentation of history, services and
activities offered by the complex - Leading classes in literary reading, drawing and history
Chief Expert in the Tourism Department - on Replac
Municipality of Karlovo
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organization and holding of events on the territory of
Tourist complex "Ancient Karlovo" - Participation in tourist exchanges and creation of new contacts
Education
M.D. - Psychology of Criminal Behavior
New Bulgarian University
Sofia, Bulgaria05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
New Bulgarian University
Sofia, Bulgaria10-2015
Skills
- Anxiety management
- Suicide risk assessment
- Stress reduction techniques
- Self-harm prevention
- Social skills training
- Psychological testing
- Child development expertise
- Substance abuse counseling
- Parent-child interaction therapy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Yoga, Music, Drawing, Photography
When my brain needs a break, I turn to these hobbies of mine that bring me the necessary satisfaction and recharge.
Languages
Bulgarian
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Macedonian
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Child Psychologist
For Our Children
06.2024 - Current
Childcare Teacher
Beth Shalom Foundation - Sofia
02.2024 - 06.2024
Psychologist
SONIK START
03.2023 - 02.2024
Social Worker in the Child Protection Department
Directorate "Social Assistance" - Plovdiv
11.2021 - 11.2022
Psychologist
SONIK START
07.2019 - 11.2021
Montessori Day Nursery Teacher
Bumble Bees Montessori Day Nursery
07.2018 - 03.2019
Social Worker in the Child Protection Department
Social Assistance Directorate - Karlovo
08.2017 - 05.2018
Guide in the Tourist Complex "Ancient Karlovo"
Karlovo Municipality
06.2015 - 11.2016
Chief Expert in the Tourism Department - on Replac
Municipality of Karlovo
01.2015 - 06.2015
M.D. - Psychology of Criminal Behavior
New Bulgarian University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
New Bulgarian University
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