PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, Community Services, Durham College Sept 2022 – Apr 2023
- 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.
Peer coach, Access and Support Center, Durham College Jan 2022 – Apr 2022
- 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.
Family Sabbatical: Moved to Canada and commenced maternity leave
2017 - 2020
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.
Children’s TV Researcher Intern, Shades Production (Beirut, Lebanon)
Feb 2008 – Mar 2008
