Mariama Abdi
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Arabic Language Instructor
Wasiyyah Institute
12.2021 - Current
- Identified students' weaknesses and worked with families and internal resources to suggest options for improvement.
- Developed lesson plans according to the CEFR framework for languages
- Provided continual assessment of student progress, maintained student records and portfolios
- Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
- Built strong relationships with students in spirit of creating and fostering a person-centered institute.
Speech Language Pathologist Intern
SLP Now
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Modified and adapted instructional materials and lesson plans.
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and activities
Child Educator
Freelance
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with families, and children.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, to create a positive, engaging, and safe virtual learning setting.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Telemarketing Associate
Coressential
01.2011 - 11.2012
- Completed daily cold calling and outreach to build sales pipeline.
- Educated customers on product and service benefits, explaining features and answering questions.
- Overcame objections using friendly, persuasive strategies.
- Pitched products and services to potential customers, securing new deals and sales opportunities.
- Asked relevant questions to assist customers with selecting needed or requested products and services.
Education
Bachelors of Applied Science - Family Studies And Human Development
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON04.2024
Skills
- Active Listening
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Curriculum Evaluation
- Emotional Support
- Cultural Immersion
- Social Perceptiveness
- Mental Health Support
- Group and Individual Care
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Learning Strategies
- Reflective Listening
Languages
Somali
Arabic
Japanese
French
Conferences
- Spiritually Integrated Mental Health Care - October 28,2023
- CAG2023 : 51st Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology - October 26-28,2023
- The 11th International East Africa Psychology Conference 2023 - October 5,2023
- Maintaining Cognitive Health and Managing Stress with Aging - September 21, 2023
Timeline
Arabic Language Instructor
Wasiyyah Institute
12.2021 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist Intern
SLP Now
04.2021 - 08.2022
Child Educator
Freelance
12.2020 - 07.2021
Telemarketing Associate
Coressential
01.2011 - 11.2012
Bachelors of Applied Science - Family Studies And Human Development
University of Guelph
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