Mai Newaishy
Vancouver
Summary
Focused and passionate support worker skilled in delivering caring and compassionate support to address mental health and addiction issues. Well-versed in leading both one-on-one and group counseling sessions to improve client well-being and coping skills development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tenant Support Worker
BC Indigenous Housing Society
07.2023 - Current
- Help clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Track tenants and conduct wellness checks when necessary
- Safeguarded tenant well-being by monitoring health conditions and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
- Coordinated appointments for clients with healthcare providers to promote consistent access to essential medical services.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
English Instructor
Freelance
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Incorporated visual aids, multimedia presentations, and group activities.
English Instructor
LSI Vancouver
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Promoted skill development in reading, writing, speaking, and listening through various instructional methods tailored to individual needs.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles and abilities within the classroom setting for optimal comprehension of material covered.
- Improved classroom engagement by implementing interactive teaching techniques and hands-on learning experiences.
English Instructor
ILA Vietnam
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Promoted skill development in reading, writing, speaking, and listening through various instructional methods tailored to individual needs.
Education
Diploma in Psychotherapy -
Kelowna College of Professional Counseling
Kelowna, BC 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of British Columbia
Vancouver06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Informatics And Computer Science
The British University in Egypt
Cairo, Egypt07.2014
Skills
- Health and safety awareness
- Emotional Support
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Active Listening
- Counseling
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- First Aid & CPR/AED level C
- Naloxone Training
Timeline
Tenant Support Worker
BC Indigenous Housing Society
07.2023 - Current
English Instructor
Freelance
10.2020 - 09.2021
English Instructor
LSI Vancouver
02.2020 - 09.2020
English Instructor
ILA Vietnam
01.2017 - 09.2019
Diploma in Psychotherapy -
Kelowna College of Professional Counseling
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Informatics And Computer Science
The British University in Egypt
- First Aid & CPR/AED level C
- Naloxone Training
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