Aytaj Abbasbayli
Psychologist | Educational Specialis
Giessen
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
6
6
Languages
Work History
Pedagogical Assistant
Evangelisches Kinder- und Familienzentrum „Mittendrin“
Gießen
09.2023 - Current
- Care and supervision of children, ensuring hygiene and health standards
- Support in daily routines (dressing, personal care, meals)
- Monitoring and guiding children in everyday educational activities
- Participation in planning and implementing educational programs and projects
- Collaboration with educational professionals within a team
- Promotion of children's social and emotional development
- Creative design of learning and play activities
- Assistance in group activities and maintaining structured daily routines (e.g., lunchtime, rest periods)
Specialist Coordinator for School Support
myschoolcare GmbH
Giessen
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Provided individualized support to children with special educational needs and their families during school transition phases
- Facilitated school integration processes (Schuleingewöhnung) through structured guidance and collaboration with families and institutions
- Worked flexibly as a substitute (Springer) across different cases and settings
- Supported a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), focusing on gradual school familiarization and attendance readiness
Early Childhood Educator (Assistant Staff)
Evangelisches Dekanat Gießen – Department of Daycare Centers
Gießen
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Support of educational staff in daily kindergarten activities
- Assistance and support for children with special educational needs (e.g., migration background)
Trainer / Pedagogical Specialist
Asan Xidmət & Educational Institutions
Baku
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Delivered trainings on leadership, stress management, and psychosocial support
- Delivered targeted training for primary school teachers on inclusive practices and supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)
Member of the Control and Inspection Committee
Association of Young Psychologists
Baku
02.2015 - 01.2020
- Monitoring and supervision of project processes
- Conducting training sessions in educational and developmental programs
- Participation in organizing conferences, congresses, and workshops
- Coordination of meetings with members
- Support in report writing and documentation
Child Psychologist (Rehabilitation)
NEFES Psycho-Neurological Center
Baku
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Provided interventions for children with ASD, ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), selective mutism, and developmental delays
- Applied DIR/Floortime to support emotional and communication development
- Conducted parent counseling and progress assessments
Child & Adolescent Psychologist
Binagadi Youth House
Baku
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Led the UNICEF-supported “Basic Life Skills” project, facilitating year-long training for two groups of high school students (grades 9–11), focusing on stress management, emotional regulation, coping strategies, and problem-solving
- Delivered psychological training sessions to students
- Awarded a grant by the Youth Foundation of Azerbaijan for the project “Illustrations of My Imagination”- Initiated and led an interdisciplinary project based on Afaq Masud's Sparrows, integrating psychological text analysis with visual arts through collaboration with artists
Child Psychologist
INCI Development Center
Baku
08.2015 - 12.2015
Project Coordinator
Baku State University & Insight LLC
Baku
04.2014 - 08.2014
- Coordinated the project “I Am a Psychologist” in collaboration with academic and private sector partners
- Designed and administered surveys among psychology students to evaluate their academic experience
- Analyzed and presented findings to university leadership, contributing to discussions on program improvement
- Led roundtable discussions to interpret results and formulate recommendations
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Educational Science (Focus: Non-formal Education, Minor: Psychology)
Justus Liebig University
Giessen05-2026
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Psychology
Baku State University
Baku07-2015
Skills
Strong empathy and communication skills when working with children and adolescents
Solid knowledge of psychopedagogy and developmental psychology
Experience in promoting social-emotional development
Strong observation and analytical skills
Team-oriented, resilient, and professional demeanor
Certification
Seminar: Working with child abuse cases (Carol Webster, 05.10.2013–06.10.2013)
Timeline
Specialist Coordinator for School Support
myschoolcare GmbH
11.2023 - 11.2024
Pedagogical Assistant
Evangelisches Kinder- und Familienzentrum „Mittendrin“
09.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Educator (Assistant Staff)
Evangelisches Dekanat Gießen – Department of Daycare Centers
12.2022 - 05.2023
Child Psychologist (Rehabilitation)
NEFES Psycho-Neurological Center
11.2018 - 10.2019
Child & Adolescent Psychologist
Binagadi Youth House
07.2017 - 10.2018
Trainer / Pedagogical Specialist
Asan Xidmət & Educational Institutions
01.2016 - 01.2020
Child Psychologist
INCI Development Center
08.2015 - 12.2015
Member of the Control and Inspection Committee
Association of Young Psychologists
02.2015 - 01.2020
Project Coordinator
Baku State University & Insight LLC
04.2014 - 08.2014
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Educational Science (Focus: Non-formal Education, Minor: Psychology)
Justus Liebig University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Psychology
Baku State University
International Projects & Conferences
- “Shared Values, Common Future & Young Leaders” – International Youth Camp, Ministry of Youth and Sport of Turkey, Samsun (Turkey), 27.08.2015
- Participation in multiple youth projects and camps organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sport of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Nakhchivan, 11.–16.08.2013
- Exchange Program, Işık University, Istanbul (Şile, Turkey), 22.–29.10.2017
- 30th European Congress of the European Federation of Psychology Students' Associations (EFPSA), Vimeiro (Portugal), 01.–08.05.2016
- 31st European EFPSA Congress, Gakh (Azerbaijan), 23.–30.04.2017 Member of the administrative organizing team
Awards & Honors
2013 – Best Student of the Year, Baku State University, Awarded for outstanding academic performance and social engagement