Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Work Availability
Awards
Volunteer Experience
Extracurricular Activities
Work Preference
Awards
Software
Interests
Accomplishments
Timeline
Nabiha Abdul Karim

Nabiha Abdul Karim

Toronto,Ontario
“Be kind, for whenever kindness becomes part of something, it beautifies it. Whenever it is taken from something, it leaves it tarnished.” Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)

Summary

Professional Summary:

I am an accomplished and self-motivated professional with a diverse set of business skills, a strong educational background, and a proven track record of success. Possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills, I work well as a team player and am committed to fostering good relationships. Skilled in corporate communication and letter writing, I am well-suited for office administration duties. I am highly organized, and detail-oriented, and I have strong decision-making skills that enable me to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. With a self-motivated work ethic, I am equally effective at working independently or as part of a team.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages

Work History

Parent Council Chair

Lord Dufferin Junior And Senior Public School
2023.10 - Current
  • Enhanced community engagement by organizing and leading outreach events.
  • Improved organizational efficiency by streamlining volunteer onboarding processes.
  • Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
  • Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
  • Managed administrative tasks such as scheduling, record-keeping, and budgeting for program success.
  • Spearheaded special projects, driving innovation within organization's programs and initiatives.
  • Contributed to strategic planning meetings, providing valuable insights based on firsthand experience with target populations.
  • Assisted in grant writing endeavors to secure funding for vital organizational needs and expansion plans.
  • Collaborated with other nonprofit organizations to develop joint initiatives that benefited broader community at large
  • Actively participated in staff meetings, contributing ideas for process improvement and program development strategies.
  • Enhanced board communication by implementing structured meeting agenda and minutes system.

Teacher Helper

K-Y's Style
2019.06 - 2019.08
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids and hands-on activities during lessons.
  • Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by effectively managing classroom behavior and addressing individual needs.
  • Contributed to increased student success by providing one-on-one support for struggling learners.
  • Streamlined communication between parents and teachers through timely updates on student progress and achievements.

Kitchen Staff

Nichiha
2016.08 - 2016.11
  • Prepared and deep-fried Japanese side dishes such as tempura shrimp
  • Scrubbed kitchen floors, disinfected diner’s tables, and washed dishes
  • Prepared and served meals

Hotel Cleaner

Hamilton Black Hotel
2014.01 - 2015.03
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by maintaining hotel rooms and common areas in pristine condition.
  • Reduced health concerns for guests by implementing thorough cleaning procedures to eliminate germs and allergens.
  • Collaborated with the housekeeping team to maintain an organized workflow, ensuring the timely completion of tasks.
  • Contributed to a pleasant guest experience by maintaining clean and well-stocked restroom facilities throughout the property.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

University of The People, California, USA
09.2025
  • Term Dean's List, February 2022.
  • Honor Roll, October 2022.
  • Completed Coursework: Basic Accounting, 2021

English Composition, 2021. Financial Accounting, 2023.



Diploma - Child Psychology

London Business School, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2009

High School Diploma -

Ilma International Girl’s School, Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2006

Skills

  • Multilingual Communication (English, Sinhalese, Hindi,Tamil, and Japanese)
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Oral communication
  • Teaching strategies
  • Collaborative Teaching
  • Content Writing
  • Business Writing
  • Computer Skills
  • MS Office Suite
  • Cross-cultural communication

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Limited Working
Sinhala
Professional Working
Hindi
Elementary
Tamil
Elementary

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse

Awards

  • Institute for Examinations’ In English Music and Speech
  • Corporate Member of the English-Speaking Board International UK
  • Spoken English
  • Honours

Volunteer Experience

Volunteering as Chair of the Parent Council at Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School

Volunteer at the St. Nikolaas' Home, Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2003, 2008, Provided light housekeeping to residents., Interacted with clients.

Extracurricular Activities

Help with cross-cultural communication in community events

First Aid Certification, St Johns, 2007

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

HybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPersonal development programs

Awards

  • Institute for Examinations’ In English Music and Speech
  • Corporate Member of the English-Speaking Board International UK
  • Spoken English
  • Honours

Software

Microsoft Office

Interests

Reading

Cooking

Crocheting

Accomplishments

  • Supervised a team of four staff members.
  • Achieved a grant being awarded to Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School by completing the application with accuracy and efficiency.

Timeline

Parent Council Chair - Lord Dufferin Junior And Senior Public School
2023.10 - Current
Teacher Helper - K-Y's Style
2019.06 - 2019.08
Kitchen Staff - Nichiha
2016.08 - 2016.11
Hotel Cleaner - Hamilton Black Hotel
2014.01 - 2015.03
University of The People - Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
London Business School - Diploma, Child Psychology
Ilma International Girl’s School - High School Diploma,
Nabiha Abdul Karim