FARESHTA ALI BIK

adzbyp@r.postjobfree.com

403-***-****

Calgary, Alberta T3K 0L1

SKILLS

• Leadership Skills

• Relationship building

• Planning

• Organization

• Coordinating

• Management

• Program building

• Time Management

• Effective communication

• Active listening

• Nonjudgmental

• Accountability

EDUCATION

Mount Royal University

Bachelor of Arts: Child Studies - 2017

• Dean's List [2016]

• Internship at Alberta Health Services:

Child Community Services Worker

• Silver Outstanding Student of Year

awarded by the Students’ Association

of Mount Royal University

• Awarded Jason Lang Scholarship

• Awarded Alexander Rutherford

Scholarship

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• Certified in Child Trauma offered by Hull Services Academy

• Trauma informed through Child Development Plasticity and Mental Health Intervention courses at Mount Royal University

• Tutored Child Development II and emphasized the concepts of attachment theory to students

• Volunteered at Pediatric Hospice to provide comfort and compassionate care to hospitalized children

WORK HISTORY

Refugee Child and Youth Facilitator/Counselor

Calgary Catholic Immigration Society. Calgary, AB

October 2021 to December 2021

• Facilitated English literacy to children 5 to 10 years old

• Led fun activities and games to children 5 to 18 years old

• Supervised ice hockey learning sessions and helped children with putting on their skating equipment

• Engaged in gymnastics in the mornings, led arts and crafts in the afternoons and on Fridays swam with refugee children and youth

• Facilitated communication with recent Afghan immigrants by translating Dari to English and vice versa

Child Development Supervisor/Manager Assistant

Kingston Honeybee Daycare LTD. Calgary, AB

February 2019 to September 2019

• Supported Early Learning Child Educators

• Assumed responsibilities of Journaling, documentation, and planning

• Educated parents about child development

• Provided comfort and safety for children

• Provided a nurturing and welcoming environment for children Teacher Assistant (TA) for Sociology (Casual)

Mount Royal University Calgary, AB

September 2017 to June 2018

• Increased awareness amongst the students about how to be good sociologists and educated them on the importance of being kind

• Marked papers, assignments, projects, quizzes, and midterm exams

• Helped student understand the concept of family development, what breaks family unities, and focused on attachment theories Administrative Assistant

Guardian Law LLP Calgary, AB

August 2017 to December 2017

• Organized Family Law, Criminal Law, Litigation, and Real Estate files

• Assisted clients to complete paperwork and scheduled appointments as per lawyers’ availability

• Photocopied, scanned, and organized file materials Recreation Leader (Calgary After-School Program)

City of Calgary Calgary, AB.

January 2013 to September 2016

• Led sport and recreational activities through Park N Play and Summer Adventures for groups of children between 5 to 12 years old

• Re-evaluated students’ status and success and changed some of the services based on the children’s interests

• Achieved the City of Calgary Leader of the Month Award for youth programs VOLUNTEER EXERIENCE

Association of Alberta Child Care and Canadian Child Care Federation member Calgary AB

June 2016 to 2020

• Possessed professional membership and read ongoing newsletters Founder of Afghan Children’s Society Club

Mount Royal University Calgary, AB

September 2015 to June 2017

• Founded a Not-for-Profit Organization in support of Afghan Children

• Chaired meetings and activities to raise funds to meet the basic needs for children

• Organized fundraising and child development educational conferences

• Won the best university club award

Child and Family Social Services Volunteer

Heart of the Northeast and Parent Link Centre - Calgary, AB September 2011 to June 2019

• Completed and distributed brochures for special events about healthy family development

• Engaged families, youth and children in discussions about available resources for housing support, unemployment, attachment issues, child-trauma, and posttraumatic stress disorder

• Trained and mentored volunteers to promote the importance of child development

Guest Speaker

Leaders in Motion Calgary AB

August 2017

• Spoke on the radio about the importance of cultural acceptance and diversity especial for children

• Attended Podcast interviews with Fareshta Ali Bik Coordinator

Mount Royal University Calgary, AB

January 2017 to April 2017

• Planned and organized a cultural fair for students with a fashion show

• Created an inclusive environment for all the students to feel safe and comfortable

Calgary Immigrant Support Society Volunteer

Facebook Group Member/Volunteer Calgary AB

September 2020 to present

• Helped new refugees with their resettlement process by communicating with others to see what they are able to donate

• Arranged for deliveries of household items to new families in need

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