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Asmaa Almansoori

Toronto,ON

Summary

Experienced Teacher and Volunteer dedicated to community outreach. Passionate about serving our local community through various initiatives. Possesses in-depth knowledge and expertise in supporting exceptional students within our school community.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer in Kindergarten Classroom

Toronto District School Board
09.2024 - Current
  • Supported Kindergarten Educators with classroom learning activities
  • Aided in facilitating daily educational tasks for students.
  • Enhanced educational experience by assisting with routine classroom activities.
  • Conducted educational activities in small groups
  • Supported academic participation within the classroom
  • Assisted and guided students in engaging learning experiences outside the classroom
  • Provided assistance to classroom educators with student needs
  • Enhanced educational experience for students requiring additional help.
  • Aid educators in handling difficult student behaviors during class and transitions

Protection and Psychological Support Program Lead

Jesuit Refugee Service
Amman, Jordan
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Developed and implemented new programs to meet the needs of program participants.
  • Conducted life skills development sessions for program participants
  • Designed and facilitated workshops on topics such as communication, problem solving, leadership, conflict resolution.
  • Collaborated with other organizations to create partnerships that benefit program participants.
  • Created resources such as handouts, training materials, manuals. for use by staff and and or program participants.
  • Scheduled meetings with stakeholders including funders, community partners and staff members to discuss programming initiatives.
  • Allocated necessary expenses for the program needs
  • Managed United Nations funds for participant activities

Relational Needs Therapist

Ithraa Centre
Amman, Jordan
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions for women with similar issues or diagnoses.
  • Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
  • Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
  • Developed individualized therapeutic interventions based on diagnosis
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for each client.
  • Provided psychoeducation on topics such as stress management, anger management, parenting skills.
  • Engaged in outreach activities within the community to increase awareness about available resources for mental health support.
  • Attended trainings, workshops related to current trends in the field of psychology, mental health counseling.
  • Talked with family members during period when patients could not self-advocate.

Primary and Secondary Teacher

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Baghdad, Iraq
11.1999 - 03.2018
  • Planned, prepared and delivered engaging lessons to students of different abilities.
  • Provided feedback on student performance in a timely manner.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and development.
  • Adapted teaching methods to suit individual student needs.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to design innovative curricula.
  • Managed resources such as textbooks, computers and audiovisual equipment in the classroom.
  • Assessed students' work accurately and provided constructive feedback accordingly.
  • Facilitated collaborative learning amongst students through group projects.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills amongst students through discussion-based activities.
  • Monitored student behaviour in order to ensure a safe learning environment was maintained at all times.
  • Conducted parent teacher meetings to discuss student progress or challenges faced by them.
  • Fostered positive relationships with parents and guardians of students in order to gain their trust and support.
  • Created weekly lesson plans based on curriculum objectives outlined by school board.
  • Utilized various assessment techniques such as quizzes, tests, projects, to evaluate student understanding.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to best practices in teaching.

Education

First Aid Training-Emergency With CPR C, AED -

Canada Guard Security
Toronto, ON
01-2024

Certificate For Protection And Psychological Support Program -

Jesuit Refugee Service
Amman Jordan
07-2023

Training Course For Relational Needs -

Ithraa Center
Amman Jordan
07-2022

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Mustansiriyah University
Baghdad Iraq
07-1997

Skills

  • Fluent in English and Arabic
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to respond to emergency situations
  • Experience in planning, developing, and implementing age-appropriate programs
  • Provides assistance, monitoring, intervention, and support (physical and personal care needs) of exceptional students
  • Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous, and confidential manner
  • Excellent time management skills while accurately and effectively completing therapy materials
  • Participated in special community-based events to assist clients in activities such as picnics
  • Organized and Efficient
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Positive Attitude
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Professional Appearance

Certification

  • First Aid Training - Emergency with CPR C, AED valid until 2027-01-09
  • Private Security and Investigative Services Branch, Ministry of the Solicitor General valid 2026-18-09

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Volunteer in Kindergarten Classroom

Toronto District School Board
09.2024 - Current

Protection and Psychological Support Program Lead

Jesuit Refugee Service
05.2023 - 07.2023

Relational Needs Therapist

Ithraa Centre
05.2022 - 07.2022

Primary and Secondary Teacher

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
11.1999 - 03.2018

First Aid Training-Emergency With CPR C, AED -

Canada Guard Security

Certificate For Protection And Psychological Support Program -

Jesuit Refugee Service

Training Course For Relational Needs -

Ithraa Center

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Mustansiriyah University

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