NAIMA ANSARI
Milton,ON
Summary
A highly motivated counselling student in training, committed to delivering compassionate care and developing effective treatment plans for individuals facing mental health challenges. Demonstrates a keen interest in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a strong willingness to learn and apply various therapeutic modalities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Little Treehouse Child Care Centre
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborating with fellow teaching assistants to create a warm, supportive learning environment
- Designing and implementing engaging classroom activities in line with children's subjective interests
- Managing classroom behavior effectively, creating a safe, welcoming, and a positive atmosphere
- Fostering strong relationships with parents through regular communication
- Providing emotional support to children during challenging moments, creating a compassionate and understanding environment
- Observing to assess children's behaviour and identify potential developmental or emotional concerns
- Validating and listening to parental concerns, providing support and referrals
- Utilizing play-based interventions to address specific emotional or behavioral challenges
Marketing Coordinator
Nisa Homes
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Designed creative content across social media platforms
- Developed social media strategies for content planning
- Responsible for event coordination and volunteer recruitment
- Successfully planned, organized and executed marketing events
- Proficient with social media platforms, email and software programs (Trello, Zoho, MailChimp, Zoom, Telegram, Instagram, etc)
Caseworker
National Zakat Foundation (NZF)
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Established strong rapport with clients through active listening and empathetic communication
- Conducted client intake, registered new clients, analyzed and assessed documents for eligibility
- Provided assistance to clients through counselling and creating short-term/long-term sustainability plans
- Prepared and reviewed casework summaries with management; provided recommendations
- Identified needs of applicants and provided resources/referrals accordingly
- Facilitate writing workshop for new volunteers and participated in researching for grants
Education
Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) -
Yorkville University
Fredericton, NB01.2025
Diploma - Community Worker Outreach and Development
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
04.2017
Honors Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Toronto
04.2014
Skills
- Excellent communication & writing skills
- Strong listening & organizational skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills & teamwork skills
- Mindfully implements anti-oppressive practices
Certification
- The Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Certification - UDEMY, 04/2020
Community Service
Share2Care Foundation, 2021 - present
- Raise funds for refugees and new immigrants
- Spread awareness to support various ongoing causes
- Collect & distribute donations to families in need
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Little Treehouse Child Care Centre
09.2023 - Current
Marketing Coordinator
Nisa Homes
11.2018 - 07.2019
Caseworker
National Zakat Foundation (NZF)
01.2017 - 12.2017
Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) -
Yorkville University
Diploma - Community Worker Outreach and Development
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Honors Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Toronto
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