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Rasha Ouda

Bedford,NS

Summary

Dynamic and motivated professional with a proven record of generating and building relationships, and managing projects from concept to completions. Skilled in building teams, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, and making critical decisions during challenges. Adaptable and transformational leader with an ability to work independently, and developing opportunities that further establish organizational goals. With expertise in the creation and management of social media strategies and campaigns.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Leader

EXCEL program HRSB
01.2018 - Current
  • Ability to supervise children in a variety of sittings.
  • Psychological development.
  • Lead and participated in recreational activities.
  • Worked effectively as part of a team.
  • Desire and ability to engage in on- going training and professional development.
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively within the Halifax Regional School Board including parents, staff School staff and student.
  • Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
  • Reorganized and enhanced employee training to close knowledge gaps and boost group performance.
  • Applied clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments.

ECE Assistant

Harry R. Hamilton
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating age-appropriate educational materials and activities.
  • Supported lead teachers in implementing individualized education plans for special needs students.
  • Provided one-on-one support to struggling students, helping them develop problem-solving skills and build confidence.
  • Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maintaining orderliness.

ECE Assistant

Millwood Elementary HRCE
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Participated in professional development workshops, staying current on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Monitored student progress closely, providing timely feedback to both students and lead teachers for continuous improvement.
  • Assisted lead teachers in conducting ongoing assessments of student performance, identifying areas for growth or intervention as needed.

Educational Program Assistant

HRCE
09.2020 - 06.2022
  • Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive learning activities and multimedia resources into daily lesson plans.
  • Contributed to the development of more effective educational programs by providing feedback and suggestions to administrators.
  • Assisted in improving overall student performance by implementing targeted interventions for struggling learners.
  • Supported classroom instruction by preparing and organizing necessary materials, ensuring a seamless educational experience for students.

Accountant & Bookkeeper

APPEX Language & Career College
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Managed accounting tasks using QuickBook software, and upgraded to QuickBook online.
  • Kept financial records, established, maintained and balanced various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems.
  • Posted journal entries and reconciled accounts, prepared trial balance of books, maintained general ledgers and prepared financial statements.
  • Calculated and prepared cheques for payroll, utility, tax and other bills.
  • Prepared tax returns and performed other personal bookkeeping services.
  • Prepared other statistical, financial and accounting reports.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and all types of cash and banking reconciliations.

Administrative Assistant

APPEX Language & Career College
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Supported all students (over 70 students) in any translation process.
  • Working with the team to create and maintain administrative processes for organizing and compiling the information required for accurate and timely reporting and evaluation of team services and programs.
  • General administrative tasks including:.
  • Compiling data, reports, presentations, team schedules on SharePoint, telephone lists and other schedules.
  • Preparing various documents including letters, e-mails, forms.
  • Answering telephone calls, relaying messages, handling queries o Photocopying, faxing, scanning, distributing reports, brochures etc.
  • Providing backup support to APPEX reception staff.
  • Receiving change forms and updating client / class information in APPEX database.
  • Preparing student IDs.
  • Preparing certificates.
  • Ordering supplies and issuing to instructors.
  • Ordering, cataloguing, labeling and supervising resources.
  • Compiling information for brochures.
  • Assisted in on boarding new students: housing, medical, university applications, etc.
  • Made cold calls to teachers and school administration in Egypt and Qatar to promote APPEX educational programs that resulted in an increase in student enrolment.
  • Marketed the school programs through social media

Manager

Kanfoush clothing
01.2001 - 01.2006
  • Kanfoush Clothing Manufacturer, Egypt Coordinated with distributors and retail stores product orders and shipments Organized inventory and kept accurate records of products and raw materials Prepared invoices and paid bills Negotiated service charges with contractors.
  • Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Education

Early Childhood Education

Nova Scotia Early Childhood Education
Halifax, NS
02.2023

Commination for Work and Business, ISANS, Halifax - English For Academic Purposes

EPA Nova Scotia Community College
2018

Bookkeeping And Accounting Program (384 Hours) - Accounting

YMCA
2013

YMCA Immigrant Women Enterprise Training, Halifax Financial Accounting I and Computerized Accounting I, Nova Scotia Community College, Halifax -

YMCA
2011

Business Planning Workshop Series - Business

YMCA
2011

Diploma - Buisness

Alroda College
2011

Skills

  • Seeking the position of Program Assistants, Language Service Highlights of Skills and Qualification
  • Administrative Assistant Diploma from Egypt and Bookkeeping and Accounting certificate from Canada
  • Bilingual (fluent in Arabic, English)
  • Self-starter and a quick learner
  • Able to work in a team as well as Independently
  • Proven task oriented ability and able to achieve target within deadlines
  • Over five (5) years of combined work experience in office management and delivering service face to face
  • Experience working in a cross-cultural environment
  • Experience working with/supporting client environment
  • Independent, responsible, hardworking and organized
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills; adapt to diverse and cultural environments
  • Proficient in the use of MS office and internet applications

Languages

English
Full Professional
Arabic
Full Professional

Timeline

ECE Assistant

Harry R. Hamilton
09.2023 - 06.2024

ECE Assistant

Millwood Elementary HRCE
05.2023 - 06.2023

Educational Program Assistant

HRCE
09.2020 - 06.2022

Group Leader

EXCEL program HRSB
01.2018 - Current

Accountant & Bookkeeper

APPEX Language & Career College
01.2014 - 01.2015

Administrative Assistant

APPEX Language & Career College
01.2013 - 01.2014

Manager

Kanfoush clothing
01.2001 - 01.2006

Early Childhood Education

Nova Scotia Early Childhood Education

Commination for Work and Business, ISANS, Halifax - English For Academic Purposes

EPA Nova Scotia Community College

Bookkeeping And Accounting Program (384 Hours) - Accounting

YMCA

YMCA Immigrant Women Enterprise Training, Halifax Financial Accounting I and Computerized Accounting I, Nova Scotia Community College, Halifax -

YMCA

Business Planning Workshop Series - Business

YMCA

Diploma - Buisness

Alroda College
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