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Tara Afshar-Zadeh

Vaughan,ON

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Offering excellent communication skills to build relationships with students of all ages. Adept working with individuals and groups of students. Genuinely interested in needs and interests of students. Adaptable to apply various teaching methods to address multiple learning styles.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

English and History Tutor

Freelance
01.2021 - Current
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.

Administrative Assistant

Precision Woodworks
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.

Education

Master of Arts - History

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
11.2024

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
11.2023

Skills

  • Academic advising
  • Project-based learning
  • Student Engagement
  • Research proficiency
  • Progress Reporting
  • Writing tutoring
  • Proficient in [Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, QGIS, ArcGIS]
  • Verbal and written communication
  • In-person tutoring
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Adaptable nature
  • Fluent in English and Farsi

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Farsi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

English and History Tutor

Freelance
01.2021 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Precision Woodworks
09.2019 - 01.2021

Master of Arts - History

University of Toronto

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Toronto
Tara Afshar-Zadeh