Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Research Experience
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Laila Almosawi

Communication And Culture MA
Toronto,ON

Summary

Motivated graduate student with formal knowledge gained through excellent classroom performance. Offers excellent communication and organizational abilities along with fluency in virtual work, impeccable grammar and in-depth comprehension of Microsoft Word and Office. Known for accomplishing objectives and time management. The undergraduate degree in English and Book and Media Studies at the University of Toronto built skills in analysis, close reading, and creativity within projects.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

English Teacher

Young Scholars Prep
10.2023 - Current
  • Led SSAT prep private tutoring sessions for students needing extra support or enrichment opportunities, resulting in improved academic outcomes.
  • Enhanced student reading and writing comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities in lessons.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum, resulting in enriched learning experiences for students.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing private tutoring environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Communications Coordinator

DEEN Support Services
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Writer and editor for company's monthly newsletter, copywriter for company's social media content, and graphic designer for all company social media accounts.
  • Created content for company intranet and regularly posted 5-10 story posts and 2 grid posts to Instagram per day.
  • Leveraged analytics to optimize communications strategies, better targeting audiences and achieving desired engagement and responses
  • Generated clear, concise and original verbiage for written communications

Student Council Collaborator

Fieldstone King’s College
09.2013 - 06.2015
  • Planned and organized school events for student body
  • Contributed creative ideas for events to bring positive experiences for fellow classmates
  • Collaborated with council mates, gaining excellent organizational and communication skills in order to execute ideas for school events

Education

Master of Arts - Communication And Culture

York University/ Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - English; Book And Media Studies

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
05.2001 -

Skills

    Detail oriented

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Research Experience

Student Researcher for Dr. Iris Gildea

Book and Media Studies Department, University of Toronto, September  - December 2020

  • Conducted research on Trauma and Empowerment through social media to add to Dr. Iris Gildea’s research project
  • Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions on outcomes, writing 2 annotated bibliographies per week.
  • Completed designated tasks with efficiency and accuracy in order to support Dr. Iris Gildea's research objectives.

References

Steven C. Bailey

  • Associate Professor; MA Coordinator, York University
  • bailey@yorku.ca
  • 416-736-2100 Ext: 33808

Iris J. Gildea

  • Associate Professor, University of Toronto
  • iris.gildea@utoronto.ca
  • 416.926.2337

Felan Parker

  • Associate Professor, University of Toronto
  • felan.parker@utoronto.ca
  • 416.926.2096

Timeline

English Teacher

Young Scholars Prep
10.2023 - Current

Communications Coordinator

DEEN Support Services
08.2020 - 03.2021

Student Council Collaborator

Fieldstone King’s College
09.2013 - 06.2015

Master of Arts - Communication And Culture

York University/ Toronto Metropolitan University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - English; Book And Media Studies

University of Toronto
05.2001 -
Laila AlmosawiCommunication And Culture MA