Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Leadership experience, Good listener, problem solving abilities, communication, teamwork,
Timeline
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Tehrim Khamisa

Psychology
Dubai,DU

Summary

Hi! I am Tehrim Khamisa. I am a big foodie, I love exploring and trying different cuisines. Other than that I am a motivated, energetic and fun loving person. I make sure to have an optimistic attitude towards my work. I am currently a fourth year student at the Heriot Watt university Dubai campus. I am interested in working in order to gain experience and learn new skills.

Overview

9
years of post-secondary education
6
Languages

Work History

Light International School
Mombasa, Kenya

Teaching Assistant Volunteer
08.2021 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Tutored children individually or in small groups to help with assignments and reinforce targeted lesson skills.
  • Instructed students through lectures, discussions, presentations and problem-based learning in [Area of expertise].
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with students to foster environment of support and open communication.
  • Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.

Salvation Army Children's Home
Mombasa, Kenya

Intern
08.2019 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Assisting orphans with underlying mental health problems
  • Worked on enhancing their creativity and making sustainable art supplies
  • Observed and assisted orphans enhance motor skills

Special Kids Rehabilitation Center
Mombasa, Kenya

Intern
07.2019 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
  • Firsthand experience with children with autism, cerebral palsy and down syndrome
  • Supported special students in attaining functional-life skills and self-care skills

Manzil Centre for Special Needs
Sharjah , U.A.E

Intern
12.2018 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Maximized productivity by analyzing protocols and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues.

Education

Light International School
Mombasa, Kenya

High School Diploma
09.2012 - 06.2016

University Overview

  • Elected Captain of Sports department in Year 9
  • Elected Head girl in year 11 (O level)

Greenwood Groove
Mombasa Kenya

High School Diploma
09.2016 - 04.2018

University Overview

  • Continuing education As/A levels.
  • Elected to be head girl during As level.
  • Elected to be student body president in A level.

Amity University
Dubai

Associate of Science from Psychology
09.2018 - 06.2019

University Overview

Heriott Watt University
Dubai

Associate of Science from Pure Psychology
09.2019 - Current

University Overview

Skills

    Teamwork and Collaboration

Dependable and Responsible

Multitasking Abilities

Written Communication

Interests

Public Speaking, Water sports, Cycling, Cooking, Traveling, Learning new languages, Volunteering

Leadership experience, Good listener, problem solving abilities, communication, teamwork,

Leadership experience, Good listener, problem solving abilities, communication, teamwork,

I have been lucky enough to get the opportunity to lead and guide the student body for three consecutive years in two different schools. I am skilled at communicating and teamwork. Working as a leader helped me improve and enhance my communication, listening and problem solving skills.

Timeline

Teaching Assistant Volunteer
Light International School
08.2021 - 09.2021
Heriott Watt University
Associate of Science from Pure Psychology
09.2019 - Current
Intern
Salvation Army Children's Home
08.2019 - 08.2019
Intern
Special Kids Rehabilitation Center
07.2019 - 07.2019
Intern
Manzil Centre for Special Needs
12.2018 - 01.2019
Amity University
Associate of Science from Psychology
09.2018 - 06.2019
Greenwood Groove
High School Diploma
09.2016 - 04.2018
Light International School
High School Diploma
09.2012 - 06.2016
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