Alexandra Elharrar
Montreal ,QC
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Rotiwennakehte/Aronhiatekha School
09.2023 - Current
- Documented case notes in an electronic database system according to agency standards
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents and guardians, and outside agencies to develop strategies for addressing student concerns
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students in need
- Developed professional relationships with community organizations to coordinate resources for students and families in need
- Utilized culturally competent approaches when working with diverse populations of students.
Social Worker
West Island Therapy and Wellness Centre
06.2023 - Current
- Created user-friendly reports that accurately communicated complex quantitative information in an accessible manner
- Administered a wide range of psychological tests to assess cognitive, emotional, and behavioral characteristics of individuals
- Ensured strict adherence to test protocols and ethical guidelines to maintain the integrity and validity of test results
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail and accuracy in test administration to provide reliable data for clinical and research purposes.
- Collaborated with psychologists and other professionals to develop customized testing plans tailored to individual client needs.
- Developed and implemented personalized therapeutic interventions tailored to address anxiety, depression, and self-esteem challenges in children and adolescents.
Administration
West Island Therapy and Wellness Centre
01.2017 - 06.2023
- Responded promptly and professionally to client inquiries, providing information and assistance to address their needs and concerns
- Conducted intake procedures and coordinated client bookings, ensuring a seamless onboarding process
- Organized and maintained files, implementing a successful conversion of paper documents to virtual formats, enhancing data accessibility and reducing environmental impact
- Acted as a liaison between the clinic and community resources, fostering valuable partnerships and facilitating access to external support systems for clients
- Collaborated with a team of therapists, addressing their administrative requirements, scheduling, and logistical needs to optimize their effectiveness in providing therapy services
- Assisted in the development and implementation of clinic policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards
- Coordinated and managed the scheduling of therapy sessions, ensuring clients received timely and convenient appointments
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive client information and adhered to ethical and legal standards in healthcare administration.
Social Work Stage Student
Akiva Elementary School
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Work along side the school counsellor
- Create small group counselling sessions focusing on topics such as anxiety, conflict resolution, problem solving, self-esteem, etc
- Observe and lead the Social and Emotional Learning classes
- (Students in K through grade 6 receive 30 minutes/week learning about topics related to social and emotional issues)
Grief Support Group Facilitator
Circles
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Create a safe and welcoming environment for members in the virtual room
- Encourage the members to engage in conversation
- Adapted facilitation style based on the varying needs of each group member
- Demonstrated empathy, understanding, and respect when interacting with clients in distress or crisis situations.
Sales Associate
Bath and Body Works
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Met merchandising standards by keeping store stocked and products faced
- Operated cash register to handle purchases, refunds, and exchanges for customers
- Proactively assisted customers by answering questions, providing merchandise expertises and handling payments.
Social Work Stage Student
CROM
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to create a strong intervention plan for all users
- Complete psychosocial assessments, professional referrals, curatorships as well as other documents that pertain to the needs of the users
- Advocate for the users' well being as well as communicate with their support system to ensure all needs are being met
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss case updates and plan interventions.
Assistant Teacher/Educator
Garderie Foundation School
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Developed and maintained consistent, positive relationships with children
- Animate groups, plan activities and lesson plans that are age-appropriate as well as catered to the required curriculum
- Provide children and families with a well-rounded support system as well as a safe and nurturing environment
- Collaborate with other teachers and colleagues to ensure everyone's needs are being met.
Social Skills Group Animator
West Island Therapy and Wellness Centre
08.2019 - 08.2019
- The groups focused on teaching children (5-6 per group) the thinking that underlies social skills
- Topics that were covered included: integrating into groups, play and conversation, expected and unexpected behaviours, size of the problem and perspective taking
- Lead kids through exercises to learn the skills that were focused on in the group
- Responsible for facilitating and co-animating the groups with a clinical social worker and supervising psychologist.
Education
MSW - School of Social Work -
McGill University
09-2025
BSW - School of Social Work -
McGill University
06.2023
DEC in Arts, Literature and Communication -
John Abbott College
05.2020
High School Diploma -
St. George's School of Montreal
01.2018
Skills
- Empathetic
- Patient
- Works well in teams
- Organized
- Hard Working
- Time management
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Strong Analytical and Problem
- Solving Skills
- CPR and First Aid Certified
Certification
- Member of the OTSTCFQ in good standing (Since 2023) - ELHA2307070TS
- Mental Health First Aid Standard
- Trauma and Expressive Arts Therapy: Restorative Embodiment through Imagery, Movement, Sound, Enactment, and Storytelling
- DBT Skills for Adolescents and Families
Timeline
School Social Worker
Rotiwennakehte/Aronhiatekha School
09.2023 - Current
Social Worker
West Island Therapy and Wellness Centre
06.2023 - Current
Social Work Stage Student
Akiva Elementary School
09.2022 - 04.2023
Grief Support Group Facilitator
Circles
06.2022 - 01.2023
Sales Associate
Bath and Body Works
05.2022 - 11.2022
Social Work Stage Student
CROM
09.2021 - 04.2022
Assistant Teacher/Educator
Garderie Foundation School
06.2021 - 03.2022
Social Skills Group Animator
West Island Therapy and Wellness Centre
08.2019 - 08.2019
Administration
West Island Therapy and Wellness Centre
01.2017 - 06.2023
BSW - School of Social Work -
McGill University
DEC in Arts, Literature and Communication -
John Abbott College
High School Diploma -
St. George's School of Montreal
MSW - School of Social Work -
McGill University
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