Dina Ahmed
Surrey,Canada
Summary
Dedicated professional with a passion for helping others through counseling. Skilled in creating safe and welcoming environments for clients to share concerns. Proven ability to quickly build rapport, foster trust, and establish strong connections with individuals seeking assistance. Thrives in diverse work settings, excelling as a collaborative team player who easily adapts to new challenges. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills enhance support and guidance provided to those in need.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Counsellor
Lower Mainland Drug Freedom clinic
01.2019 - 01.2020
- General therapeutic counseling, emotionally supporting families, addictions related counseling working within an inter-disciplinary team.
Practicum placement
01.2018 - 2018
- Working with youth suffering from interpersonal issues and addictions issues, teaching interpersonal and other skills, co-facilitating group counseling sessions, supporting families
Respite Caregiver
Developmental Disabilities Association
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Constant supervision, provide emotional and practical support to child/youth and caregivers, work with school and social worker to provide comprehensive treatment, keep child/youth engaged in educational and entertaining activities.
ESL Teacher
Language House
01.2011
- Teaching English language, creating lesson plans, working with other teachers to devise effective lessons, assign/grade homework and exams, provide end of term marks.
ESL/conversation Teacher
Hafr El Baten Language Schools (in Egypt)
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Teach English language, teach English conversation, prepare grades for each student, work with other teachers to come up with effective lessons, devise own curriculum.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree of Arts - Applied in Counseling
Douglas College
New Westminster, None08-2018
Skills
- Experience in working with children, youth and families, many with developmental disabilities
- Exceptional counseling skills, tailored to individual needs
- Works well independently and within a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible, creative and resourceful
- Experience dealing with people of diverse cultural backgrounds by living in Canada, USA and Egypt
- Works well under pressure and in situations involving multitasking
- Trained in Therapeutic Crises Intervention, CPR/First Aid, and Food Safe
- Outstanding abilities in building client relationships
Languages
English
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, writing, listening to music, volunteering, exploring the internet.
Timeline
Counsellor
Lower Mainland Drug Freedom clinic
01.2019 - 01.2020
Practicum placement
01.2018 - 2018
Respite Caregiver
Developmental Disabilities Association
01.2014 - 01.2019
ESL Teacher
Language House
01.2011
ESL/conversation Teacher
Hafr El Baten Language Schools (in Egypt)
01.2004 - 01.2007
Bachelor’s Degree of Arts - Applied in Counseling
Douglas College
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