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Chobachukwu Arachie

Student
Waterloo,ON

Summary

Experienced and dedicated professional with a strong desire to contribute in a volunteer capacity. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to changing needs. Committed to achieving impactful results through excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Known for providing reliable support and fostering effective teamwork. Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy, dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services and professionals appropriate for clients, able to provide comprehensive support. Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills allow for quick adaptation to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth bring a valuable asset to any organization.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

University of Waterloo RAISE
01.2025 - 04.2025

Racial Advocacy for Inclusion, Solidarity, and Equity (RAISE) is a student-made campus wellness group that seeks to create and promote a safe and inclusive environment on campus.

  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
  • Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.

School Tutoring Coordinator

Loyola Jesuit College
01.2023 - 07.2024

In Loyola Jesuit College, there was a program initiated in 2022 that brought the less privileged children into the school campus every saturday where they were taught Mathematics, English and Science. This program was called The Christian Service Programme. I taught the grade 5 class and later went on to become the Dean of Admissions. In this office, I oversaw the admission of new tutors and also the 'graduation' of the students from one class to another.

  • Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
  • Coordinated schedules and resources for efficient tutor allocation, maximizing student support.
  • Spearheaded marketing initiatives to promote awareness of tutoring services among students and families, increasing participation rates significantly over time.
  • Initiated regular progress reviews with tutors, ensuring alignment with curriculum goals and objectives.
  • Increased overall academic performance by providing targeted assistance in areas of need for students.
  • Facilitated training workshops for new tutors, promoting best practices in educational support techniques.
  • Enhanced faculty awareness of tutoring resources available, resulting in increased referrals to the program.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement, fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Streamlined administrative processes, reducing workload for tutors to focus more on student support.
  • Improved student performance by implementing personalized tutoring plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Enhanced tutoring program effectiveness by continuously evaluating and refining strategies based on feedback and results.
  • Collaborated closely with school counselors to identify at-risk students requiring additional academic support.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Designed innovative lesson materials tailored to diverse learning styles, promoting engagement and comprehension.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
  • Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
  • Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
  • Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
  • Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.

Community Service Volunteer

Loyola Jesuit College
01.2021 - 07.2024

At Loyola Jesuit College, there was a society that collected all the books the students were not using anymore, organized them, and donated them to charity and to the less privileged children in the surrounding community. It was called the 'KidsInNeed' Society and I was a member.

  • Supported underprivileged families with the distribution of essential supplies, improving their living conditions.
  • Exhibited excellent communications and customer service relations skills.
  • Collaborated with local organizations to provide books and other educational materials to families in need.
  • Enhanced local environment through regular neighborhood cleanups and beautification projects.
  • Assisted in organizing local charity events to raise funds for disadvantaged families.
  • Assisted in planning and executing fundraising events to raise vital funds for community programs.
  • Strengthened community bonds by organizing social events that brought diverse groups together.
  • Developed communication strategies to promote charity events.
  • Offered tutoring services to students struggling academically, helping them improve their performance in school.
  • Fostered love for reading among children with weekly storytelling sessions at community library.
  • Supported local shelters by coordinating volunteer shifts, ensuring consistent assistance for individuals in need.
  • Fostered youth development, mentoring teens and organizing career exploration days.
  • Enhanced educational opportunities, tutoring students in subjects where they were struggling.
  • Improved literacy rates, organizing book drives and setting up free libraries in underserved areas.
  • Developed and maintained accurate records of programs and services.
  • Implemented and developed programs to address poverty and inequality.

Volunteer

Vigilant Heart Charitable
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
  • Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
  • Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
  • Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
  • Strengthened community bonds, participating in interfaith dialogues and events.
  • Supported efficient operations at homeless shelter, preparing meals and organizing supplies.
  • Improved literacy rates with weekly volunteer tutoring sessions.
  • Enhanced educational opportunities by volunteering as teaching assistant in underprivileged areas.
  • Enhanced community engagement by organizing and leading local clean-up events.
  • Fostered sense of community, organizing neighborhood gatherings.

Legal Assistant Intern

Capstone Solicitors
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Scanned, converted, and organized records into electronic format with consistent naming convention.
  • Facilitated client meetings, taking detailed notes to ensure accurate record-keeping and follow-up actions.
  • Expedited completion of routine tasks by implementing efficient administrative procedures such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and coordinating travel arrangements for attorneys.
  • Assisted in trial preparation, organizing exhibits and witness lists for optimal efficiency during proceedings.
  • Increased case organization by creating comprehensive chronologies of events, enabling attorneys to quickly review essential details.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information at all times while handling documents or discussing matters internally or externally.
  • Strengthened case management through meticulous organization of electronic files using document management software.
  • Reduced attorney workload by reviewing incoming documents and summarizing the content for easy reference.
  • Improved case progression by diligently conducting legal research and drafting memoranda on various legal issues.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in legal software applications to streamline data entry, document formatting, and case management tasks.
  • Contributed to successful outcomes in hearings and trials through thorough preparation of evidence binders and trial notebooks.
  • Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
  • Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
  • Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
  • Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
  • Optimized office efficiency by maintaining a well-stocked inventory of supplies while balancing cost control measures.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Legal Studies

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
01.2029

Secondary School -

Loyola Jesuit College
07.2024

Primary School -

Corona School Victoria Island
01.2018

Nursery School -

Greenwood House School
01.2013

Skills

  • Constructive Mindset
  • Efficient Task Management
  • Analytical Problem-Solving
  • Social Responsibility Initiatives
  • Detail-Oriented Analysis
  • Effective Leadership Skills
  • Adaptable Work Schedule
  • Collaborative Relationship Management
  • Adaptable Team Player
  • Event Coordination
  • Social Media Analytics
  • Organizational Recordkeeping

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Honours

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO

Distinction- Academic standing for the Fall 2024 term


LOYOLA JESUIT COLLEGE

Highest Honors in Christian Religious Knowledge during the 2021/2022, 2022/2023, and 2023/2024 academic year.

Highest Honors in History during the 2021/2022, 2022/2023, and 2023/2024 academic year.

Highest Honors in Government during the 2023/2024 academic year.

Highest Honors nominations in Literature-in-English during the 2021/2022, 2022/2023, and 2023/2024 academic year.


Music

Merit in the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Examination for Percussion: Drum in 2017.

Interests

  • Participate in tennis and swimming, as recreational activities to maintain physical fitness
  • Fashion and Style
  • Volunteering- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Music
  • Strategy Games
  • Reading- Avid Reader
  • Dancing- Enjoy participating in dancing for overall physical and mental well-being
  • Interior Design
  • Creative Writing

Extracurricular activities

Dancing- AfroxDance Member at University of Waterloo

Tennis- mostly recreational but I am also a member of the Waterloo Tennis Club

Swimming

Volunteering- Racial Advocacy for Inclusion, Solidarity, and Equity (RAISE) at University of Waterloo

Timeline

Volunteer

University of Waterloo RAISE
01.2025 - 04.2025

Volunteer

Vigilant Heart Charitable
07.2023 - 08.2023

School Tutoring Coordinator

Loyola Jesuit College
01.2023 - 07.2024

Legal Assistant Intern

Capstone Solicitors
06.2021 - 07.2021

Community Service Volunteer

Loyola Jesuit College
01.2021 - 07.2024

Secondary School -

Loyola Jesuit College

Primary School -

Corona School Victoria Island

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Legal Studies

University of Waterloo

Nursery School -

Greenwood House School
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