Arshdeep Samra

514-***-**** / 514-***-****

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LaSalle (Québec) H8R 2W1 acfqx5@r.postjobfree.com

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Profile

• Possesses more than 6 years of experience working with children and youths

• Excellent interpersonal skills and solid communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respect deadlines

• Resourceful and demonstrates an active involvement in the community

• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Internet Navigation

• Experience related to career and life coaching, providing support and guidance to students

in developing transferable skills through strategic volunteering.

• Relevant experience in individual assistance and group facilitation, as well as in planning,

designing and evaluating of psycho-social and community development programs

• Autonomy, emotional maturity and excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational,

teamwork and leadership skills

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Specialized Human Relations

Concordia University, Montreal 2009-2014

College Diploma in Child Studies

Dawson College, Montreal 2005-2009

Professional Experience in Youth Work

Assistant Teacher

Concordia University, Montreal

2014

• Applied Human Sciences Department Professor: Sharon Leslie

Course: AHSC 232 – Working in Task Groups

• Attended lectures, marked weekly assignments, marked tests, held office hours, and attended

teaching staff meetings, in order to coordinate instructional efforts

• Facilitated student group meetings to foster class lecture learning concepts and promoted a

better understanding about interaction/developmental processes of small groups and skill-

building for effective participation

• Observed students' performance, and recorded relevant data to assess progress

Assistant Teacher

Concordia University, Montreal

2014

• Applied Human Sciences Department Professor: Timothy Farmer PhD,

Course: AHSC 232 – Working in Task Groups

• Assisted a visually impaired professor in activities, such as reading and writing, in office hours

and class lectures

• Helped out with planning, elaborating, and delivering course/assignments outlines, class

lectures/materials, and diagrams related to theories to be taught in class

• Attended lectures, marked weekly assignments, marked tests, held office hours, and attended

teaching staff meetings, in order to coordinate instructional efforts

• Facilitated student group meetings to foster class lecture learning concepts and promoted a

better understanding about interaction/developmental processes of small groups and skill-

building for effective participation

• Observed students' performance, and recorded relevant data to assess progress

Student Educator

Batshaw Family and Youth Centers, Montreal 2013-2014

• Assisting clients to sort out options and develop plans of action while providing necessary

support and assistance

• Assisting clients in finding practical assistance and support links to existing community

resources

• Accompanying clients to other social resources

• Assisting clients in improving and strengthening the clients’ skills, such as effective parenting

skills and managing their children’s behaviour

• Writing reports

• Provide clients with services for a maximum period of six months that crisis oriented

Educator

Boys and Girls Club of LaSalle, LaSalle 2011-2012

• Conceptualizing and implementing a ''Baby and Me'' program

• Teaching parents with babies about child development

• Facilitating group discussions and activities for parents and children

• Organizing guest speaker sessions

• Preparing and serving food to clients

Professional Experience in Youth Work (continued)

Camp Counsellor

Boys and Girls Club of LaSalle, LaSalle 2006-2014

• Planning and carrying out recreational, athletic and sports activities for children

• Animating games and activities

• Shadowing children with special needs and assisting with their integration into the camp

• Enforcing safety rules and regulation

• Supervising counsellors in training

Handicap Assistant

Private residence, Montreal 2008

• Supervising and ensuring safety of a handicapped child

• Preparing and serving snacks and meal

• Organizing activities

Tutor

Private residence, Montreal 2004-2005

• Assisted the child with homework

• Provided exercise materials

• Helped child to study and use various techniques

Volunteer Work

Student Ambassador

Kids Help Phone Line, Montreal 2004-2010

• Educating and informing various schools about the organization and its services

• Assisting in fundraising activities

Other Professional Experience

Research Assistant

Farmer & Associates - Timothy Farmer Ph.D - Psychologist (Private Consulting Practice) 2014

Receptionist

Boys & Girls Club of LaSalle 2011-2014

Cashier

Ardene, Montreal 2007

Frutta Si, LaSalle 2009

References will be provided upon request

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