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“
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
08.2015 - 12.2015
Project Coordinator
Baku State University & Insight LLC
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