Mohaddesa Rizvi
Whitby
Summary
Instructional therapist with practical experience in implementing therapeutic interventions and behavior modification strategies. Skilled in developing individualized treatment plans, conducting assessments, and utilizing evidence-based techniques. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and achieving measurable outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and well-versed in effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Therapist
Independent Contractor
05.2024 - Current
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions, while maintaining clear ethical boundaries.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Data collection and analysis ensuring accurate and efficient gathering of information, and graphing techniques to create clear, actionable visualizations.
- Delivered interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills and eliminate unhealthy behaviors.
Co-Op Intern
SAAAC Autism Centre
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts within the department or organization while acquiring hands-on experience in the application of facilitation principles.
- Collaborated closely with mentors to develop professional skills and industry knowledge
- Participated in team meetings, offering input on project progress and challenges
Volunteer Co-Facilitator
Aphasia Institute
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Enabled members suffering from various forms of aphasia by providing them with communication techniques and tools, and assisting them to engage in and initiate conversations with weekly conversation meetings
- Facilitated connections between participants to encourage networking and collaboration opportunities
- Attended regular training and educational meetings for relevant knowledge updates
- Actively participated in continuous professional development opportunities related to facilitation skills
Crisis Responder Volunteer
KidsHelpPhone
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Established rapport with people looking for support, assisted them in their journey and collaborated with them to come up with effective coping strategies and safety plans if needed
- Collected relevant data from texters to determine support needs and evaluate the risk of harm
- Coordinated with supervisors for potential steps in case of serious risk
Peer Support Volunteer
VHA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Made weekly in-home visits to offer relief and support to new mothers and connect them to resources and support in the community
- Maintained strict data confidentiality and privacy on information related to individuals
- Completed detailed and accurate documentation of sessions, client notes, recommendations and interactions
- Listened actively to peers' concerns, offering appropriate guidance and emotional support when required
Education
BHS Diploma - Applied Behavior Analysis
Seneca Polytechnic
Toronto06-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Mumbai
India07-2011
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Crisis intervention
- One-on-one sessions
- Behavior modification
- Progress assessment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
Languages
Hindi
Professional Working
Urdu
Limited Working
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- REBT Certification
Timeline
Instructional Therapist
Independent Contractor
05.2024 - Current
Co-Op Intern
SAAAC Autism Centre
01.2024 - 04.2024
Volunteer Co-Facilitator
Aphasia Institute
01.2022 - 01.2023
Crisis Responder Volunteer
KidsHelpPhone
01.2022 - 01.2023
Peer Support Volunteer
VHA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- CPR/AED Certification
- REBT Certification
BHS Diploma - Applied Behavior Analysis
Seneca Polytechnic
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Mumbai
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