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YILDIZ SUBUKTEGIN

Richmond,Canada

Summary

Journalist and educator with expertise in storytelling, news reporting, and community engagement. Proven ability in interviewing, editing, and publication design, resulting in impactful narratives. Quick to produce timely pieces that educate and engage the public. Experienced in video production and content creation, committed to advocating for marginalized communities through writing and awareness initiatives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare/ Support Staff

South-Arm OSC
Richmond, British Columbia
09.2020 - Current
  • Experienced support staff for children on the spectrum, dealing with a wide variety of behavioural challenges.
  • Ability to facilitate art, sport and other engaging workshops within the program, along with a strong team.
  • Built strong relationships with children and parents through open, respectful communication.
  • Dedicated to upholding strong teamwork values as well as creating a nurturing, safe and enjoyable environment for all children.

Tutor

Learning Hub Tutoring Service
01.2018 - Current
  • Tutored English and Social Studies for grades 1 through 12.
  • Provided care-oriented teaching to children on the spectrum, outlining strategies for success, through communication with parents.
  • Devised own curriculum to ensure the coverage of a wide range of topics and skills are being conveyed and taught to students.

Journalist/ Employee representative

The Peak
01.2024 - 08.2025
  • Wrote features, editorials and news pieces about topics including: politics, arts, culture, environment, and sport.
  • Interviewed locals and politicians and documented community-oriented stories across the Lower Mainland.
  • Adept in trauma-based reporting, as well as any subject matter requiring sensitive topics.
  • Acquired editing experience through working with the rest of the team on the design, layout and structuring of each week's issue.
  • Served on the board of directors, highlighting employee concerns, as well as taking part in drafting work policy and decision-making in key processes within the publication.

Education

Bachelors of Communications - Art and Technology

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
Richmond, BC

Skills

  • Journalistic Writing
  • Community Engagement
  • Interview Techniques
  • Content Writing
  • Design
  • Content Creation
  • Video Editing
  • Filmmaking
  • Research
  • Teaching
  • Public Speaking
  • Public Relations
  • Trauma-based Reporting

Languages

  • English
  • Urdu
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi

Timeline

Journalist/ Employee representative

The Peak
01.2024 - 08.2025

Childcare/ Support Staff

South-Arm OSC
09.2020 - Current

Tutor

Learning Hub Tutoring Service
01.2018 - Current

Bachelors of Communications - Art and Technology

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

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