Shukri Hilowle
Summary
Empathetic Psychotherapist with extensive experience providing crisis intervention, psychological evaluations and psychotherapy services to children, adolescents and adults. Expertise in PTSD, sexual assault and other trauma-related disorders. Understanding and compassionate professional committed to performing all duties in accordance with customary rules of ethics.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Toronto District School Board
Toronto, ON
03.2015 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Toronto
Toronto, ON
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Utilized advanced statistical software to analyze large datasets, uncovering key insights for informed decision making.
- Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
- Assisted in manuscript preparation, contributing to the publication of influential articles in peer-reviewed journals.
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to high-quality standards.
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Toronto
Toronto, ON
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Enhanced research quality by conducting thorough literature reviews and synthesizing findings.
- Assisted in manuscript preparation, contributing to the publication of influential articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Education
Masters in Education - Master
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06.2024
Ph.D. - Education
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06.2023
Masters in Education - Sociology in Education
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06.2016
Bachelor in Education - Primary/junior Intermediate
York University
Toronto, ON06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - History
York University
Toronto, ON06.2014
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Anxiety Management
- Case Documentation
- Treatment Planning
- Psychosocial assessment
- Facilitating counseling sessions
Publications
Book Chapters
Wane, N., Brady, J., & Odozor, E. (Eds.). (Forthcoming). In my sister’s house: Black feminist theories and critiques, in Canada and beyond: Experiences of Somali Women in Refugees Camps: Sexual Based Violence, Patriarchy, and Dispossession.
Dei, G., Jaimungal, C. (2018). Education in Somalia: The Role of International Organizations in Formal Education. In G. Dei, C. Jaimungal (Ed), Indigeneity and Decolonial Resistance: Alternatives to Colonial Thinking and Practice. Virginia: Myers Education Press.
Dei, G., Hilowle, S. (2019). The Trump Effect: Debunking the False Narrative of “Post- Racial” America. In G. Dei, S. Hilowle (eds), Cartographies of Race and Social Difference. New York: Springer Publishing.
Books Edited
Dei, G., Hilowle, S. (2018). Cartographies of Race and Social Difference. New York: Springer Publishing.
Presentations
Hilowle, S. (2023, June) De-Stigmatizing Mental Health within the Canadian Somali Diaspora. Paper Presentation at the Critical Multicultural & Diversity Counselling & Psychotherapy Conference, 23 June. 2023, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
Hilowle, S. (2023, May). Anti-Black Islamophobia: Experiences of Somali Women in Refugee Camps. Paper presentation at the Annual Canadian Sociological Association Conference, Congress 2023 of the Humanities and Social Sciences, 29 May. 2023, York University, Toronto, Ontario.
Hilowle, S. (2022, May). Under Surveillance: A Study of the Securitization of Somali Men in Canada. Paper presentation at the Annual Canadian Sociological Association Conference, Congress 2022 of the Humanities and Social Sciences, 21 May. 2022, online.
Hilowle, S. (2022, May). The Trump Effect: Debunking the False Narrative of a “Post-Racial” America. Paper presentation at the Annual Canadian Sociological Association Conference, Congress 2022 of the Humanities and Social Sciences, 20 May. 2022, online.
Hilowle, S. (2017) Muslim Citizens in France: Islamophobia and Citizenship. Paper presented at the 2nd Annual Sociology of Education Conference, Hamilton, Ontario.
Hilowle, S (2017) #Take on Islamophobia: Understanding Anti-Muslim Sentiment in the West Presented at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Graduate Student Union
Hilowle, S (2016) “Myth of Post-Racial America” Course Paper Presented, The Sociology of Race and Ethnicity, 1922H
Hilowle, S (2015) “Race and Colonization” Course Paper Presented, Anti-Colonial Thought, SJE3914HF
Invited Panels Discussions and Presentations
Hilowle, S (2019) “Post 9/11: A Study of the Securitization of Somali Men in Canada” Panel Presentation at the Enacting Radical Traditions, Toronto, Ontario.
Certification
Certified Teacher in Primary/Junior and Special Education
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Somali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Toronto
09.2020 - 04.2021
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Toronto
09.2018 - 04.2019
Teacher
Toronto District School Board
03.2015 - Current
Masters in Education - Master
University of Toronto
Ph.D. - Education
University of Toronto
Masters in Education - Sociology in Education
University of Toronto
Bachelor in Education - Primary/junior Intermediate
York University
Bachelor of Arts - History
York University