Data Entry Administrative Assistant

Atoosha Zargar

Suite #****-**** Strathmore Mews, Vancouver, BC V6Z 3A9

Email: **.******@*****.***

Cell: 604-***-****

PROFILE

A strong team-oriented individual with international exposure looking to expand into the field of Education. Have strong skills in multitasking in a hectic work environment. Can work independently or effectively within a team and maintains the proper industry credentials with relevant field experience.

CERTIFICATION

Early Childhood Education Diploma (12/2017 - Present)

Certification to work as an early childhood educator for infant/toddler and special needs

First-Aid & CPR (07/2015 - 07/2021)

Certified to give first-aid and CPR in emergency situations

Food Safety Level One (12/2017 - 09/2021)

Certified for food-handling and sanitation in a professional setting

EDUCATION

Early Childhood Education Diploma (ECE) September 2015-December 2016

Langara College, Canada, Vancouver, BC

Master of Arts in International Relations October 2007-May 2009

Webster University, Austria, Vienna

Thesis Topic completed: A comparative analysis of the role of Venezuela and Iran in OPEC

Bachelor of Science

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC May 2006

VOLUNTEER & PRACTICUM HISTORY

Practicum Placements

Robert Lee Daycare (YMCA) Fall 2016

955 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1Y2

Learned and expanded on my knowledge about Emergent Curriculum Planning.

Implemented a number of planned experiences using the centre’s “Learn through Play Philosophy.”

Langara College Child Development Centre Fall 2016

100 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 2Z6

Expanded on my program planning experience taking into account children’s interest individually and planning accordingly.

Practicing a Developmentally Appropriate Pedagogy that was inclusive.

Mount Pleasant Community Centre (3 Corners) Spring 2016

#1 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

Expanded my expertise about emergent curriculum and adapted my emergent curriculum planning to be child-centered and play-based.

Participated in the center’s documentations of children’s play which further helped me improve my pedagogical narration skills in real practice.

Lilliput (UBC) Fall 2015

5590 Osoyoos Crescent, Vancouver, BC V6T 2E6

Learned and expanded on my knowledge about Infant and Toddler Program Planning in practice.

I expanded my knowledge about how change of schedule and absence of strict schedules can have an impact on the adult and children in real sense.

Administrative/Research Assistant (Volunteer) Summer-Fall 2005

BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC

Typed and proofread documents and company correspondence as well as general administrative duties.

Maintained data and entered patient information into Excel and Cancer Agency data base.

Performed literature searches using Pubmed to review studies and write abstracts.

RELEVANT WORK HISTORY

Early Childhood Educator

Willowbrae Childcare Academy (October 2020-Present)

Vancouver Society of Children's Center (VSOCC) 02-2018– 03-2020

Educated children according to the British Columbia Educational curriculum Organized and wrote center newsletters Wrote formal documentation for the center Innovated hands-on, play-based strategies for experimental learning

Resident Life Coordinator Assistant March 2008 – May 2009

Webster University, Vienna, Austria

Reported to the Student Affairs Coordinator and worked alongside other directors in supporting the campus branding.

Participated in the formation and implementation of Webster University’s goals and activities.

Administrative duties included filing, database maintenance, and records for the Student Affairs Coordinator’s office.

Supervised and assisted students while serving as a resource for questions and concerns.

Internship

The Economist Group, Vienna Austria January 2009 - May 2009

Reported to the Sponsorship and Advertising Manager as well to the Business Development Executive in the Economist Intelligent Unit in Vienna.

Assisted the executive team with pursuit of large investment opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe CEE through cold calling.

Call Center Clerk August 2009 - January 2011

BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC

Recruit participants for the BC Generations Project which investigates how the environment, lifestyle, and genes contribute to chronic diseases, for the benefit of future generations.

Responsible for responding to participant queries and ensuring smooth coordination of appointments to the Assessment Center.

Administrative Assistant

Synergy Accounting Services, North Vancouver, BC June 2013 - May 2014

Answered incoming phone calls, emails and faxes and setting up daily appointments for daily meetings.

Administrative duties included filing, faxing, photocopying, data entry and maintaining data, and records for the office.

Supported the executive team with gathering of relevant budget and necessary data for public relations purposes.

Covered news conferences in Europe in addition to maintaining and coordinating data for the Economist reports and the Economist Magazine.

Early Childhood Educator

Vancouver Society of Children Centre, Vancouver, BC February 2018-February 2020

Achievement/Tasks

Educated children according to the British Columbia Educational curriculum

Organized and wrote centre newsletters

Wrote formal documentation for the centre

Innovated hands-on, play-based strategies for experimental learning

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Farsi

Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Power Point, Excel, Internet and Operating Systems

References Available Upon Request

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