ALICIA FARHAN
Waterloo
Summary
Compassionate and dependable individual with extensive experience supporting children and young people in safe, nurturing environments. Strong ability to build trusting relationships, encourage positive development, and respond calmly to challenges. Skilled in communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution, with a proactive approach to promoting wellbeing and inclusion. Committed to fostering respectful communities and creating engaging experiences that inspire confidence, curiosity, and personal growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Assistant
Earl Haig Community Daycare Centre
07.2025 - 08.2026
- Worked with Early Childhood Educators over the Summer to provide kids aged 4-8 years of age with a fun and creative Summer experience. We hosted field trips to parks, indoor playgrounds, splash pads, and more. We would host creative art activities in the classroom and read stories to the kids in fun voices. Helped with cleaning, setting up snacks, and putting kids to sleep for naps.
President of Mental Health Club
York Mills CI
09.2023 - 06.2025
- We hosted bi-weekly meetings where various mental health disorders are talked about along with potential coping mechanisms and strategies. We host a therapy dogs event once a year before exams, and an annual flower pot painting event in the Spring to allow students a fun and comfortable place to relax for free.
Summer Camp Counselor
Toronto Kidz Summer Camp
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in hosting field trips, arts and crafts, games, sports, and more. All of the counselors/staff worked together to create a welcoming and safe environment for all the children (aged 4-12) to have a unique and diverse experience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology With A Minor in Fine Arts
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON01.2030
High School Diploma -
York Mills CI
01.2025
Skills
- Digital Design
- Empathy
- AI literacy
- Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Project Management
- Critical Thinking
- Maintaining safety
LANGUAGES
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Limited Working
Certification
Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C (April 2023 - April 2026)
AWARDS
Golden Horseshoe MusicFest Nationals Gold Award (2024), Golden Horseshoe MusicFest Nationals Gold Award (2025)
Timeline
Early Childhood Assistant
Earl Haig Community Daycare Centre
07.2025 - 08.2026
President of Mental Health Club
York Mills CI
09.2023 - 06.2025
Summer Camp Counselor
Toronto Kidz Summer Camp
07.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology With A Minor in Fine Arts
University of Waterloo
High School Diploma -
York Mills CI