Fareeha Quraishi
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PROFILE
A diligent, adaptable, and curious critical thinker who is a CPHR Candidate, recently graduated with a Certification in Human Resources Management (Dean’s List), and has 9 years of experience in education and 5 years of experience in research. Key strengths include being a strong strategist and communicator who has experience as a collaborative team leader in planning, coordinating, and executing projects in research labs, courses, and as a student leader. A passionate and emotionally intelligent person with experience fostering strong relationships with people from diverse backgrounds based on trust and reliability, and a creative problem-solver who goes the extra mile to make colleagues feel understood and appreciated.
SUMMARY:
CPHR Candidate
HR Certification from SMU (Dean’s List), May 2024
Excellent Communication, Collaboration, and Emotional Perception and Management skills
Proficient in Leadership, Strategic Planning, and Organization and Presentation skills
9 years of expertise in the Afterschool Program and Summer Camps at Sacred Heart School of Halifax
2 years of experience as a substitute teacher at Sacred Heart School of Halifax
Masters in Education in Developmental Psychology and Education
BSc in Psychology and in-depth knowledge of Developmental Psychology
EDUCATION
Human Resources Management Certification May 2024
Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Dean’s List
GPA: 4.15
Relevant Courses:
Human Resources Management, Wage and Salary, Personnel Training,
Occupational Health Psychology, Business Management,
Industrial Organizational Psychology,
Macro Organizational Behaviour, Micro Organizational Behaviour.
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Master of Education in Developmental Psychology and Education 2022 University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Toronto, Ontario
GPA: 3.84
Relevant Courses:
Education Exceptionalities, Special Education, and Adaptive Instruction,
Educational Leadership and Policy: Theory and Practice of Tutoring through Community-Engaged Learning, Psychology and Education of Children with Learning Disabilities,
Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Children’s Problems, and Mental Health in the Classroom: How Educators can Help Our Most Vulnerable Students.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology 2019
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Entrance Scholarship
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher (JP to Gr.12) January 2022-Present
Sacred Heart School of Halifax Elementary School, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Manage classroom behavior and enforce school policies and procedures by following lesson plans and instructions provided by the regular classroom teacher.
Effectively communicating with students, parents, and staff to provide updates and feedback on student progress and behavior.
Maintain open and proactive communication with students' regular classroom teachers to ensure continuity in learning and address any specific needs or concerns.
Handle unexpected situations and maintain a calm and professional demeanor which facilitates a productive learning environment.
Afterschool Program and Summer Camp Supervisor November 2015-Present
Sacred Heart School of Halifax Elementary School, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Supervise, encourage, and counsel elementary school children, aged 4-12, by enforcing rules, intervening when necessary, handling bullying situations, and making sure the children are safe, which provides a safe and welcoming environment for all students.
Mediate tense dynamics between children by proficiently perceiving and managing emotions and facilitating open and honest communication which helps create better dynamics between students
Develop and implement engaging and educational activities for after-school program participants that align with the school's curriculum standards and promote the holistic development of children.
Onboarding New Employees by applying leadership and in-depth knowledge gained over many years.
Junior Primary Teacher 2021
Sacred Heart School of Halifax Elementary School, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Collaborated with the school's administration and other teachers to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs.
Planned and implemented cross-curricular projects that integrated multiple subjects and provided students with a holistic learning experience.
Implemented creative and hands-on activities that promote experiential learning and critical thinking skills in young students.
Collaborated with parents and guardians to create a strong home-school partnership, ensuring active involvement in their child's education.
Established and maintained a safe and secure learning environment for young students to teach them reading, writing, math, music, French, and emotional regulation.
Research Assistant 2020-2021
Perlman Lab, OISE, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
Conducted an integrated data analysis in order to conduct a scoping review regarding collaboration in Early Education and interpreted data to support research findings and ensure accurate and reliable results.
Assisted in the organization and coordination of research projects, including scheduling and data collection.
Prepared detailed research reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
Performed literature searches and gathered relevant research articles and resources for review
Collaborated with other research assistants and team members to share knowledge, resources, and best practices for conducting research projects
Assisted in the development of research proposals by providing input and analysis on the potential impact and feasibility of the proposed research project, and development and implementation of research methodologies to ensure accurate and reliable data collection.
Volunteer Research Assistant 2017-2019
Abbie J. Lane Hospital, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Conducted follow-up interviews for participants after every test over the phone in the Predicting Parkinson’s study, and collected important data which furthered the study.
Informed participants getting their fMRIs about where to go and what to do.
Answered questions about the questionnaire and assisted in carrying out efficient and accurate fMRI procedures.
Entered data for neuropsychological tests of participants in the Predicting Parkinson’s Study using Excel and data interpretation sheets which resulted in organized data that could be analyzed properly.
Collected data by rating the results of participants in the Nicotine Skin Flush Test study. This data led to important analyses of the reliability of the method of this study.
PRESENTATIONS
Poster Presentations Predicting Collaboration in Early Childhood, Lancaster Conference on Infant and Early Child Development, Lancaster, UK 2021 Quraishi F (Sole Author), Supervisor: Dr. Perlman
SKILLS
Office skills including organization, communication with clients, conducting phone interviews, filing, management.
Data Collection and Interpretation.
MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Presentation Skills.
Leadership and Teamwork Strategic HR Initiatives.
Employee Relations Management.
Problem-solving.
LANGUAGES
English Native Language (Speaking, Reading, Understanding, Writing)
Urdu Fluent Level: Speaking and Understanding
French and Spanish Fluent Level: Reading and Understanding
CERTIFICATIONS
Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level A, Canadian Red Cross 2022 – 2025