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Overview
Work History
Education
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Volunteer Experience
References
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Danya Farhat

Edmonton,AB

Summary

To obtain a position, that embraces the essence of cooperation and team building, as well as being able to use my knowledge and experiences.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Assistant

Edmonton Public Schools
01.2016 - Current
  • Assisting children with numeracy and literacy
  • Providing support for English language learners, children with Autism and ADHD.

Division 1 Assistant

McArthur
  • Assisting English language learners and supporting them through math, language arts, and social skills
  • Behaviour intervention program: Assisting children with a variety of behavioral challenges with academics and in social settings
  • Providing support for students on how to self-regulate, interact appropriately in social settings, and how to problem solve independently.
  • Behaviour Learning Assistance: Supporting students with mild,moderate and severe learning abilities
  • Assisting with planning and adapting curriculum to meet the individual needs of students.
  • Meeting with families and students to set goals.
  • Collaborating with staff to gain and share knowledge.

Kindergarten Assistant

Hilwee Hamdon
  • Assisting student with Autism in academics and social setting.
  • Provide student with daily schedules and assistance in opportunities to have meaningful social interactions.

Interactions Division 2 Assistant

Edmonton Public Schools
  • Assisting students with Autism and brain injuries with everyday activities and life skills
  • Toileting, feeding.

Administrator

Tax Assist
01.2023 - Current
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
  • Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
  • Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
  • Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available.

Respite Worker

The Autism Services of Edmonton
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • Respite worker for 4 different clients all who had autism
  • Entertained children with different activities
  • Responsible for toileting, feeding, and child’s safety.

Private Respite Worker

06.2015 - 09.2015
  • Taking care of 2 little boys, one with Autism
  • Entertain the boys with arts and crafts, outdoor activities, and requested tasks.

Education

Diploma, Disability Studies: Leadership and Community -

MacEwan University
04.2016

Certificate, Special Needs Educational Assistant Program -

MacEwan University
04.2015

High School Diploma -

M.E LaZerte High School
06.2013

Skills

  • Reliable
  • Patient
  • People-oriented
  • Resourceful
  • Responsible
  • Adaptable
  • Ability to work with teams
  • Eager to learn
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Exel
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Critical thinker and detail oriented

Volunteer Experience

  • M.E LaZerte High School, Interactions classroom, 09/2011, 09/2014, Assist interactions teachers with the students that have special needs., Organize crafts, lead daily classroom walks, keep students on task, assist students with a variety of daily routines and activities, and create classroom activities suitable for all students.
  • Practicum placement: Evansdale Elementary School, 01/2015, 06/2015, Assist the teacher with a grade 2 inclusive classroom., Work with certain students one-on-one with specific tasks they might need assistance with., Redirect students and keeping them on task., Help teacher create lesson plans.
  • Evansdale Elementary School, Nutrition Club, 01/2015, 06/2015, Help prepare food for students., Contribute healthy recipe for upcoming meetings., Supervise and demonstrate safe practices with tools., Come up with nutritious facts that interest students.
  • Practicum Placement: Sherwood Park Adult Day Program, 11/2015, 12/2015, Assist Seniors with Dementia with everyday activities, Facilitate group games, Keep seniors on task and redirect them when they seem agitated or lost., Read morning newspapers and keep them updates on events around the world.
  • Practicum Placement: Rehab and Retreat, 11/2015, 12/2015, Assist adults with disabilities like dementia, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injuries and down syndrome., Facilitate group exercises, and activities suitable for everyone., Work on clients goals, Assist clients with everyday tasks like brushing teeth or eating.
  • Practicum Placement: Chrysalis, 03/2016, 04/2016, Volunteer within the community with adults with disabilities, Find volunteer sites appropriate for certain adults, Find employment for certain individuals with disabilities, Come up with volunteer activates appropriate for the adults which are also helpful within the community

References

  • Kailey Michener (780) 619-6712
  • Rita Cole (780) 710-3543
  • Cody Carver (780) 996-8994

Languages

English
Professional Working
Arabic
Limited Working

Timeline

Administrator

Tax Assist
01.2023 - Current

Educational Assistant

Edmonton Public Schools
01.2016 - Current

Respite Worker

The Autism Services of Edmonton
08.2015 - 12.2015

Private Respite Worker

06.2015 - 09.2015

Division 1 Assistant

McArthur

Kindergarten Assistant

Hilwee Hamdon

Interactions Division 2 Assistant

Edmonton Public Schools

Diploma, Disability Studies: Leadership and Community -

MacEwan University

Certificate, Special Needs Educational Assistant Program -

MacEwan University

High School Diploma -

M.E LaZerte High School

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