Mariza, assistente all’infanzia professionale - 10149 Torino

I am Mariza. I am 25 years old. I am from Albania. I have a bachelor degree in "Administration and Social Policy" from the University of Social Sciences, Tirana.

I graduated with Master’s in Administration of Social Services” from the same university.

Currently i am having an internship job in Italy.

This job consist on ALICE’S HOME: Babies’ attending, taking part in playing moments’ conception, in psycho-motor, drawing and singing activities and workshops. LUDOTECA CG2000 : (Elementary and middle ages): After school project, assisting and organising, diverse after school activities and social workshops. Intercultural readings-Organising and participating on reading time with the pupils in the library of town. Grest - Organising summer animation activities Providing no-formal intercultural learning Encouraging actively participation and social integration Encouraging by social activities the exchange of experiences and good practices by developing an interacting environment for the children.

This work has made me make create much more connection with children. Developing further my practical skills with them and to find pleasure on working with them in different environments. I like to work abroad, to develop more my skills and competences in different realities but also to create bridges of interaction with different people. My experience so far has made me realise that children are the target of my desired group to work with.

Since I have been a child, I had the curiosity and desire for social fields. I remember browsing my mother's psychology books at that time. It was my inner call that got developed and cultivated with the choice to continue this profile. I am happy that my journey in this field was finalised with the successful graduation, volunteer experiences and work.
During my university years, i worked as a volunteer at Children's Human Rights Centre of Albania, where I developed my practice at the National Counselling Line for children.
This experience consisted in raising awareness and informing the schools of the country about the national counselling line for children. The importance of knowing their rights and addressing any kind of problems from counselling level to referral in relevant services than i got a place of job there.I used to work as psychological consultant at Albanian National Child Help Line.

I volunteered also at Caritas Albania organisation in a daily centre about 8 months, where we assisted the children in need, such as those of the Roma community or other children coming from vulnerable layers. We helped them through assistance in making housework of school, education on hygiene and behaviours. Also entertaining activities to get well together and socialise more. Gaining the trust is one of the key points of building communication with the children. It was my first lesson taken by this experience.

Non verbal communication and counselling through phone with the children, where i used to work were different, specific and very challenging in all the way the system works. On the other hand it is a great way for them to express themselves without hesitation, in the moment when active listening, empathy and trust in communication are realised professionally. This work has grown me professionally and personally.
Throughout my work I have been part in some training developed in this framework. The focus of these training were Communication with children, Their rights and interdependent institutions, as well Writing a project.

My constant job with children has shifted my desire on having them as my target group of working, I think the key to success with working with children has been my communication with them. The natural way of interacting with them gives me the pleasure of working or caring for them. So I would like to create much more experiences in this field, than to have the opportunity to create a complete background in my field.

My empathetic side of personality with others, active listening and being adaptable depending on the situations and the environment fulfill my frame in this job. Respective toward work ethic is seen as a priority as well. Maintain discipline in my activities. I represent the profile of a patient, flexible person. Enjoyable working with children who need help and with people in need for support and care. My experience is a significant matter as well. i think this makes me a potential person to get host regarding to my personality and professionality, in this environment of work.