Burcu Ortac-Balli

Psychologist

Germany

About

I am a highly motivated and adaptable professional with a strong background in psychology. My passion for understanding human behavior drives me to continuously seek new knowledge and improve my skills. I have a proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and I thrive in dynamic environments that challenge me to grow. My excellent communication skills, combined with a commitment to integrity and excellence, enable me to build strong relationships and deliver impactful results. I am dedicated to applying my expertise to make a meaningful contribution to any organization I am a part of.

Experience

  • Psychologist at Bizim Sevgi Çiçekleri Özel Eğitim ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi
    May 2024 - Jun 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Psychology Intern at Armin Psikoloji
    May 2023 - Oct 2023 · 6 mos

  • Volunteer Research Assistant at Dokuz Eylul University
    Dec 2022 - May 2023 · 6 mos

    Assisted in "The Validity and Reliability Study of Alternate Forms of California Verbal Learning Test-II (CVLT-II) and Brief Visuospatial Memory Revised Test (BVMT-R): Healthy and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Sample", which are being conducted by PhD candidate Pınar Yiğit, and research assistant Seda Eroğlu, supervised by Prof. Dr. Serkan Özakbaş at Dokuz Eylul University, Graduate School of Health Sciences. Trained about using Alternate Forms of California Verbal Learning Test-II, Brief Visuospatial Memory Revised Test, Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test, and Facial Emotion Recognition Test. Gained hands-on experience with using neuropsychological measurement techniques.

  • Volunteer Research Assistant at MEF University
    Oct 2022 - May 2023 · 8 mos

    I work in Neurolab with Asst. Prof. Tuna Çakar.

  • Dokuz Eylul University (1 yr 1 mo)
    • Undergraduate Research Assistant
      Mar 2022 - Oct 2022 · 8 mos

      Research Project: Turkish Standardization Studies of Symbol Digit Modality Test and Trail Making Test, which are being conducted by Ph.D. candidate Gözde Emik-Aksoy and research assistant Tuğçe Taşkıran, supervised by Assoc. Prof. Derya Durusu Emek-Savaş at Dokuz Eylül University, Department of Experimental Psychology. Attending trainings for application of these tests and collecting data by applying them. Including tests: Beck Depression Inventory-2, Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale, Functional Activities Questionnaire, Trail Making Test, Symbol Digit Modality Test, and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA).

    • Undergraduate Student Researcher
      Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 · 3 mos

      Within the Experimental Social Psychology course under the supervision of Assist. Prof. Ceren Hıdıroğlu-Ongun. Research Proposal: "The Effects of State Self-Esteem on Social Decision Making" including State Self-Esteem (low-high), Decision Satisfaction and Social Decision Making Measurement. (not studied, only proposal)

    • Undergraduate Student Researcher
      Oct 2021 - Feb 2022 · 5 mos

      Within the Research Project course under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Orçun Yorulmaz at Dokuz Eylul University. Research Proposal: The Mediating Role of the Intolerance of Uncertainty on the Relationship Between Big Five Personality Traits and Psychological (In)Flexibility.