MATINEH YAZDIERD
Coquitlam,BC
Summary
Master of Education (M.Ed.) graduate with a strong foundation in counseling theory, dedicated to holistic child welfare and family support. Proven ability to conduct strengths-based assessments and implement therapeutic interventions to enhance family functioning and youth resilience. Experienced in direct mentorship, crisis response, and leveraging Accredited Professional Dialogue to facilitate effective collaboration with families and multi-disciplinary teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crisis Counselor (Volunteer)
Iran Crisis Text Line
07.2025 - Current
- Provide immediate emotional support and guidance to individuals experiencing severe distress or crisis, performing rapid needs assessment and resource referral.
- Utilize advanced dialogue skills to foster client autonomy and resilience during high-stress situations.
Writing Tutor
Thompson Rivers University
03.2022 - 06.2025
Writing Center Tutor
Thompson Rivers University (TRU), Kamloops, BC,
Canada
Mar 2022 - Jun 2025 (Permanent Part-time, Hybrid)
- Provided individualized academic writing support to over [Estimate Number] graduate and undergraduate students, enhancing their critical thinking, argumentation, and research abilities across various disciplines.
- Developed and conducted workshops focused on writing skills, research methodology, and effective communication, resulting in a measurable improvement in student academic performance.
- Collaborated with faculty to align writing resources and support material with course objectives, promoting a cohesive learning environment within the academic community.
Youth Support Worker
Aeon Youth Services
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided intensive, direct support and mentorship to vulnerable youth in a residential setting, serving as a primary link between the youth, family, and formal support systems.
- Contributed to care team meetings, utilizing dialogue skills to develop successful transition plans and improve behavioral outcomes.
Education
Master of Education (MEd) - Counselor Education/School Counseling
Thompson Rivers University
04.2023
Bachelor's Degree - Biology
Shahid Beheshti University
08.2020
Skills
- Accredited Professional Dialogue practitioner
- Family & Systems Theory
- Strengths-Based Counseling
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Child Protection/Welfare Principles
- Effective Family Engagement & Advocacy
- Collaborative Care Planning (OOCO principles)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Farsi
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Accredited Professional Dialogue Practitioner, Academy of Professional Dialogue (London), Peter Garrett, Jane Ball
- Learning in Dialogue Certificate, Hofbauer German Institute for Education and Development, 10/18
Timeline
Crisis Counselor (Volunteer)
Iran Crisis Text Line
07.2025 - Current
Youth Support Worker
Aeon Youth Services
08.2022 - 11.2022
Writing Tutor
Thompson Rivers University
03.2022 - 06.2025
Master of Education (MEd) - Counselor Education/School Counseling
Thompson Rivers University
Bachelor's Degree - Biology
Shahid Beheshti University