Aliyah Ali
Toronto,ON
Summary
Experienced academic Research Analyst with six years of building expertise in qualitative research, direct experience with Canada's opioid crisis growing up in BC, and retained knowledge from enrolling in university courses within the area of Criminology and Social Justice that teach about topics such as substance use and harm prevention in Criminology. Strong knowledge and enforcement of ethical research practices, various methodologies, document and file management, reporting results, and critical thinking of future effects. Well-prepared to make an impactful skillset to develop and deliver quality-assured and timely analyses with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grant Writer
Unique Get Together Society
01.2024 - Current
- Managed 6 entire grant applications to date, including research, proposal, budget, documentation, and submission
- Advanced research and writing skills help curate compelling proposals, communicate with funding agencies and stakeholders, remaining informed on current and upcoming grant opportunities.
- Interacted with internal partners and obtained detailed information about organization's mission and goals to form solid foundation for grant applications.
- Streamlined the grant application process by creating templates and tools for consistent proposal content.
- Attended grant writing conferences to enhance sources and interact with other grant writing professionals.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited proposals for grants, gifts, and contracts.
- Developed impactful grant applications to enhance organization's potential for funding awards.
- Gained familiarity with organization's operational and financial challenges and opportunities to improve grant writing knowledge base.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
The University of British Columbia
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Facilitated online group tutorials by utilizing features, for example, breakout rooms over Zoom to encourage classroom collaboration classroom activities.
- Developed strong rapport with students through open communication channels, fostering inclusive learning environment.
- Provided timely and constructive feedback on assignments, enabling students to refine their work and achieve higher grades.
- Supported instructors in grading exams and papers, maintaining accurate records of student performance throughout semester.
- Served as liaison between faculty members and students, addressing concerns and facilitating resolution of issues promptly.
- Managed classroom of diverse learners, implementing differentiated instruction strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted in development of course materials and ensuring content was relevant and engaging for students.
- Offered office hours and one-on-one meetings with students to provide additional support and guidance to students.
Education
Master of Arts - Gender, Race, Sexuality And Social Justice
The University of British Columbia
Vancouer, BC05.2023
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Criminology
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey06.2020
Skills
- Qualitative Research
- Strong research skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Writing Literature Reviews
- Descriptive Statistics
- Qualitative Interviews
- Coding Transcripts
- Report Writing
- Research Ethics Protocols
- Project Management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in NVivo, SPSS, and Descript
Accomplishments
Recipient of 2023 January Marie Lapuz Youth Leadership Award: Honourable Mention, 2024
Certification
- TCPS2:CORE Certificate
- Grant Seeking Essentials Certificate
- Writing Grant Reports
- Identifying Information
- Professional Writing Fundamentals
- EDI in Research Ethics
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Fijian-Hindi
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Additional Information
Primary References
Dr. Tara Lyons, Professor/Former REB Chair
Research Ethics Board | Kwantlen Polytechnic University
tara.lyons@kpu.ca | (604)-599-3433
Dr. Christopher Patterson, Associate Professor
The Social Justice Institute | The University of British Columbia
c.patterson@ubc.ca | (604)-827-2156
Secondary References
Supinder Banwait, Employment Coach
Canadian Council for Work and Rehabilitation
sbanwait@ccrw.org | (604)‑909‑4109
Timeline
Grant Writer
Unique Get Together Society
01.2024 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
The University of British Columbia
01.2021 - 12.2023
Master of Arts - Gender, Race, Sexuality And Social Justice
The University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Criminology
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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