Assistant Office
Resume:
Arshdeep Samra
LaSalle (Québec) H8R 2W1 **************@*******.***
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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
Samra, Arshdeep 514-***-**** / p.2
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