Melina Abbasi
Newmarket,Canada
Summary
Dedicated third-year Psychology (BA Hons.) A student at York University with experience working with children in a daycare setting, and a strong academic grounding in psychological education, with a keen interest in child development. Eager to support newcomer families through wellness initiatives focused on mental health, cultural identity, and emotional resilience in children.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Assistant
Bravo Education Centre
Newmarket, ON
03.2025 - Current
- Supported children's daily routines, learning, and social-emotional needs
- Facilitated engaging activities
- Provided a nurturing and inclusive environment for children of diverse cultural backgrounds
- Collaborated with coworkers to enhance care
Fashion Associate
Reitmans
Newmarket, Ontario
10.2024 - Current
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Psychology
York University
North York04.2027
Skills
- Knowledgeable in child psychology and emotional development
- Culturally sensitive and passionate about wellness for immigrant families
- Comfortable leading groups and communicating with both children and adults
- Interested in mindfulness for children, expressive movement, creative activities, expressive and emotional regulation, and understanding
Certification
First Aid/CPR Level C
Languages
English (Fluent), Farsi (Fluent)
Volunteer Experience
Aurora Public Library, 2022-09, 2023-01, Reading Buddies, Help with event Crafting, Event goodies preparation, Event clean-up, Kids fun activities helper
Community Service
- ISAYU x YLDC at York University, 2024-10, 2025-01, Culture festival event preparation coordinator and dance instructor
- Ephemeral Student Organization x YLDC at York University, 2025-02, 2025-03, Part of event coordination for Norooz event (Spring of Persia 1404)
Accomplishments
- Certificate of recognition for a contribution to the event of "Spring of Persia 2025"
Affiliations
- Dance Instructor at YLDC (York Lions Dance Club) from September 2023 to April 2025
Timeline
Childcare Assistant
Bravo Education Centre
03.2025 - Current
Fashion Associate
Reitmans
10.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Psychology
York University
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