Nadia Sifri

Hello

My name is Nadia Sifri and I am a recent graduate of the Social Service Worker program at Durham College.

I am looking forward to connecting with you and placing my skills in assisting your mission in embracing diverse opinions, equity, tolerance, and contributions to others and to the community.

Here is my cover letter and resume and am looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you

Nadia Sifri

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Collaborated with community partners and persons with lived experiences in co-producing a model of support to increase service capacity and facilitate system navigation for cognitively challenged individuals. 
• Completed literature reviews, environmental scans, transcriptions, and documentation to advance research.
• Advocated through various forms of social action to promote social and economic justice.
• Conducted intake interviews and counselling that were consistent with client-centered theory; motivational interviewing, Family social work, and provided case management support to ensure progress toward client goals.
• Participated in risk assessments and in planning mitigation strategies for client safety and well-being in crisis.
• Provided education on substance use and wellness to clients and their families/other supports.
• Conducted client assessment and coordinated referrals to relevant community services, such as addictions/mental health, social services, foodbanks, self-help groups and develop action plans for clients.

• Supported students with learning exceptionalities in time management, organization, scheduling, prioritizing class work, and assignment clarification to develop academically and advance in life skills.
• Planned and facilitated group activities on time management, harm reduction, and life skills following group skills theory, and client’s needs while generating awareness on new programs.

English Drama Teacher (Grades 1-3), Al Faris International School (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

 Feb 2016 – Jul 2017 

English Drama Teacher (Grades 4 – 12), Saud International School (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) Dec

2010 – Jun 2013 

Art Education Teacher (Grade 1), American Community School (Beirut, Lebanon)

Oct 2009 – May 2010

• Developed detailed lesson plans and remedial programs based on learning needs and curriculum.
• Observed and evaluated progress and provided constructive feedback to both students and parents through attentive listening skills, assessing barriers and providing coping mechanisms. 

Feb 2008 – Mar 2008

• Social Service Worker Diploma (Honors list), Durham College 2023
• Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2: CORE 2022) Certificate, Durham College 2022
• AODA Certificate, Durham College    2021
•  WHMIS Certificate, Durham College 2021
• Diversity, Self-awareness, and Action Certificate, Durham College 2021
• Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention Training Certificate, Durham College 2021  
• Workers Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps Training Certificate, Durham College 2021
• Certified in Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C CSA Std. Z1210-17, Red Cross 2022
• TESOL Certificate Course (120 hours), International Open Academy 2020
• Teaching Diploma, Art Education & Social Studies, Lebanese American University 2010
• Bachelor of Arts, Communication Arts (Honors), Lebanese American University 2008