María Aráuz
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Human Services Professional | Community & Justice Services Worker | Spanish Instructor |Passionate about supporting children, youth, newcomers and diverse populations
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Intern
Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization
Ottawa, Canada
09.2024 - 12.2024
- During my internship at OCISO's YOCISO and Community Reintegration programs, I worked closely with newcomer youth and adults, supporting their integration and access to resources through:
- Conducted intake sessions, assisting clients with registration, needs assessments, and referrals to OCISO programs and services
- Facilitated after-school activities, including academic support (Math, Science, and Social Studies), art therapy, board games, and cooking workshops
- Developed and maintained resource databases for employment and volunteer opportunities, connecting clients to meaningful options
- Supported event planning and execution for activities with newcomer girls in the In-School Program and Community and Reintegration Program workshops
Spanish Instructor
Ottawa Catholic School Board
Ottawa, Canada
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to grade and Spanish proficiency levels
- Implemented interactive activities to enhance students' language skills and cultural understanding
- Utilized technology to create a dynamic learning environment both in-person and online
Manager in the Inter-American Program of Judicial Facilitators
General Secretariat of the Organization of American States OAS
06.2014 - 01.2019
- - Communications manager of the inter-American Program of Judicial Facilitators (Argentina, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama and Paraguay)
- - Project manager of the inter-American Program of Judicial facilitators for Nicaragua
- - Manager of the Inter-American Program of Judicial Facilitators for Honduras
- - Technical advisor in the Governability and Democracy Project -Nicaragua
- - Technical advisor in the Gender participation and Equity in municipal public finances project in Nicaragua
- - Technical advisor inter-American Program of Judicial Facilitators in Nicaragua
Education
Certificate - Training For Employment Support Services (TESS)
Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants
02.2025
Certificate - Settlement Work And Employment Support
Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants
01.2025
Certificate - Building an Inclusive Mentoring Program for Persons with Disabilities
Mentor Canada's Learning Institute
12.2024
Diploma of Education - Community and Justice Services
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
12.2024
Certificate - Foundations of Inclusive Mentoring for Persons with Disabilities
Mentor Canada's Learning Institute
11.2024
Human Services Foundation Certificate
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON08-2023
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Strong organizational abilities
- Initiative
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal Communication
- Spanish (mother language)
- Collaborative
- Open to learning
Timeline
Student Intern
Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization
09.2024 - 12.2024
Spanish Instructor
Ottawa Catholic School Board
07.2022 - 07.2024
Manager in the Inter-American Program of Judicial Facilitators
General Secretariat of the Organization of American States OAS
06.2014 - 01.2019
Certificate - Training For Employment Support Services (TESS)
Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants
Certificate - Settlement Work And Employment Support
Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants
Certificate - Building an Inclusive Mentoring Program for Persons with Disabilities
Mentor Canada's Learning Institute
Diploma of Education - Community and Justice Services
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Certificate - Foundations of Inclusive Mentoring for Persons with Disabilities
Mentor Canada's Learning Institute
Human Services Foundation Certificate
Algonquin College
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