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Amir Asadzadeh

Summary

Direct Support Professional with extensive experience assisting Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, and deafblind individuals in both residential and educational environments. Proficient in daily living support and behavioral management, creating safe and inclusive spaces that promote effective communication. Multilingual in sign languages, French, English, and Persian, with certifications in First Aid/CPR, WHMIS, and Behavior Management. Recognized for strong adaptability, empathy, and advocacy within the Deaf community.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Support Worker – Residential Program

Consortium Centre Jules-Léger (CCJL)
Ottawa
03.2024 - Current
  • Provide residential care and supervision to Deaf, blind, and deafblind students.
  • Support daily living routines, personal care, and independence skills.
  • Implement behavior management strategies and monitor Individual Support Plans (ISP).
  • Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and staff.

Classroom Assistant (Substitute)

CCJL
ottawa, ON
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted teachers in classroom management and lesson delivery.
  • Supported students in transitions, accessibility, and daily routines.
  • Provided individualized support for students with Deafness, blindness, and multiple disabilities.

Educator – CCJL Summer Camp

CCJL
Ottawa
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Organized and supervised educational and recreational activities for Deaf children.
  • Ensured safety, participation, and inclusion in daily camp life.

Electronics Recovery Worker

Service technologique La Relance
Gatineau
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Repaired, formatted, and refurbished computers.
  • Developed problem-solving and teamwork in a technical environment.

Self-Employed Construction Worker

Different job Experiences
Rasht, Iran
01.1998 - 01.2017
  • Completed renovations: carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, safety compliance.
  • Delivered interior and exterior projects independently and with small teams.

Education

Teacher Education and Finance

University Toronto, York University
10-2025

First Aid & CPR/AED Instructor Certification Canada -

Canadian Red Cross
09-2025

Financial Insurance Course

Greatway Financial
07-2025

Certified in Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C -

01.2025

School Daycare Service – Training Program

01.2025

LSQ Level 5,ASL Level 5 -

RESO / CHS
01.2024

Behavior Management System -

CCJL
01.2024

4-Step Health & Safety Awareness -

Ontario Ministry of Labour
01.2024

WHMIS 2015 -

Workplace Safety
01.2023

B.A. - Accounting

Azad University of Guilan
Iran
01-2014

Skills

  • Sign Languages: ASL (Fluent)
  • LSQ Level 5 (Advanced)
  • ISL (Fluent)
  • International Sign (Proficient)
  • ArSL (Proficient)
  • LSF (Intermediate)
  • Residential & community support
  • Behavioral management & ABA strategies
  • Advocacy for Deaf & diverse communities
  • Documentation
  • Report writing
  • Data entry (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Safety procedures
  • WHMIS
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Team collaboration with clinical & educational professionals
  • persian Sign Languages:PSL/FSL

Hobbies and Interests

  • Bodybuilding (27 years)
  • CrossFit (2 years)
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (7.5 years)
  • Wrestling (11.5 years)
  • Outdoor activities

Volunteer Experience

  • Association de l’Ouïe de l’Outaouais (ADOO), 01/01/23, 12/31/25
  • RESO, 01/01/23, Present
  • Association Ontarienne des Sourds Francophones (AOSF), 01/01/24, Present
  • Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf, Sudbury, Ontario, 06/01/25, Present

Additional Training Highlights

  • Completed several school training classes and obtained multiple certifications.
  • Attended various educational classes and earned different certifications.
  • Successfully completed multiple school-based training programs with certifications.

Timeline

Educator – CCJL Summer Camp

CCJL
06.2024 - 06.2025

Educational Support Worker – Residential Program

Consortium Centre Jules-Léger (CCJL)
03.2024 - Current

Classroom Assistant (Substitute)

CCJL
01.2024 - Current

Electronics Recovery Worker

Service technologique La Relance
02.2023 - 07.2023

Self-Employed Construction Worker

Different job Experiences
01.1998 - 01.2017

Teacher Education and Finance

University Toronto, York University

First Aid & CPR/AED Instructor Certification Canada -

Canadian Red Cross

Financial Insurance Course

Greatway Financial

Certified in Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C -

School Daycare Service – Training Program

LSQ Level 5,ASL Level 5 -

RESO / CHS

Behavior Management System -

CCJL

4-Step Health & Safety Awareness -

Ontario Ministry of Labour

WHMIS 2015 -

Workplace Safety

B.A. - Accounting

Azad University of Guilan

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