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Canada

Canada

Canada

The BCCIE Mentorship Program connects mentors and mentees to share best practices across generations and cultures in international education▪Exchange best practices in coaching and advising newcomers with my mentor

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The MentorConnect program connects skilled immigrants with established professionals in occupation-specific mentoring relationships▪Counseled my first mentee in identifying core and transferable skills, modifying a resume and cover letter, and exploring potential career paths in the public sector▪Counseled my second mentee in developing self-reflection skills throughout the job search process by using narrative therapy

▪Offer professional astrological readings for clients with a focus on career and self-exploration▪Offer academic coaching services with a focus on English as a second language learners▪Offer career coaching services with a focus on career development for newcomers

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Mosaic's Newcomers and Community Building Program provides employment support for individuals with significant language barriers and urgent job-seeking needs▪Conduct one-on-one career counselling for 20+ newcomers with multi-barriers to employment, including economic immigrants, temporary foreign workers, government-assisted refugees, privately sponsored refugees and refugee claimants:- Set and modify mutually agreeable employment goals and action plans based on a holistic understanding of their values, interests, financial situations, family dynamics, core and transferable skills, strengths, mental and emotional states, and past experiences- Identify newcomers' barriers to employment and explore and evaluate alternatives to facilitate informed decision-making- Make appropriate referrals with their explicit consent- Refine resumes and cover letters- Teach interview and job search skills- Provide labor market information- Motivate them to boost confidence and coach them to improve self-reflection during the job search process- Monitor the progress and readjust goals and action plans

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Mosaic's LINC program runs Conversation Circles for newcomers to practice English speaking and build confidence▪Facilitated and led online conversations with groups of 4 to 6 newcomers

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The English for Kids program offers children traveling abroad an opportunity to experience Canadian culture while improving their English skills▪Co-taught English to a total of 29 children from 7 different cultures with diverse English proficiencies, using the Universal Design for Learning model and de-escalated conflicts▪Coached and counselled ESL beginners to develop English skills by identifying their learning styles and multiple intelligences

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Vancouver School of Theology is a private graduate school that is affiliated with the University of British Columbia▪Coordinated with UBC to streamline services for 150+ students, including affiliate Campus-Wide Login issues, library access, affiliate UBC cards, U-Pass, and AMS/GSS Health and Dental services▪Evaluated, developed, and regulated student services including UBC student fee assessment, enrollment procedures, and affiliated student resources by working with the Dean and UBC. Final policies and procedures were published across various platforms, such as the website and student handbook▪Advised international and domestic students about UBC-related services, job search strategies, academic leave, housing, financial aid, and cultural adjustment and made referrals when appropriate▪Launched the first housing platform on a learning management system (Populi) with the community, including risk management, securing housing for 2 students over 6 months▪Planned the first campus cultural event with approximately 30 participants and coordinated 2 workshops on study permit applications and filing taxes over 6 months▪Advised and educated students on policies on fees and adjudicated exceptional cases to initiate emergency funding

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Eagles Learning is a privately owned agency in Burnaby that specializes in K-12 English learning▪Taught ESL and English literature to around 10 K-7 students online, in groups or one-on-one, using the communicative language teaching method and conducted language assessments for evaluations and recommendations

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District of West Vancouver runs recreational camps for children of all ages and abilities▪Supervised a variety of ceramics projects and games for up to 14 children and pre-teens aged 6 to 12 years old▪Supported children with developmental disabilities, such as ASD, behavioural challenges, and language barriers▪Led a team of 2 volunteers and provided constructive feedback▪Intervened in and de-escalated camp crises

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Mosaic's Workplace Connections Mentoring Program supports new immigrants for career success in Canada▪Participated in a 3-month mentorship program by being paired with an HR professional

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Carlton College is a privately owned agency in Richmond that specializes in K-12 education planning to help students achieve their academic and career goals▪Advised and coached 30+ K-12 students regarding course and major selection, academic challenges, standardized testing, career development and university admissions requirements and procedures▪Assessed students' learning styles, goals, strengths, and areas requiring improvement and developed education plans to fully grow their academic, personal and social abilities▪Managed university application procedures in Canada, Hong Kong and Switzerland, including pre-screening and evaluating all academic and supplemental documentation, and coaching students for interviews

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▪Conducted English language assessments to evaluate students' progress and provided recommendations▪Taught 30+ students one-on-one in ESL, SSAT, K-11 English literature, IELTS, and Provincial Exams 10 and 12, both online and in person, using communicative and grammar-translation methods▪Developed individualized lesson plans for students with developmental disabilities, such as ADHD

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▪Coordinated course scheduling for students, parents, and instructors▪Addressed and investigated parental complaints by developing solutions▪Responded to emails and phone calls in a professional manner

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The International Office, in collaboration with Student Life and Residence Life, works to build bridges for intercultural awareness▪Planned, promoted, and led 5 university-wide cultural events and workshops by managing risks and budgets and liaising with volunteers, student clubs, departments, and communities, achieving 30 to 50 participants per event▪Coordinated the first Diwali Festival, marking its establishment as an annual event▪Advised international students on on- and off-campus resources, employment, and cultural adjustment, and made referrals when appropriate▪Designed promotional materials and developed informational content to support UNBC's international initiatives on Instagram

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▪Intervened in and de-escalated resident-related challenges and crises such as substance use and mental health challenges by working with campus partners

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Composting Volunteer; UBC Greens Executive; Class Gift Volunteer

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Brizola Grill was a restaurant located in the Super 8 Hotel by Wyndham in Prince George▪Took food and drink orders from customers accurately and entered them into the POS system▪Answered questions about the menu, including allergies or special requests, and handled complaints by actively listening and offering suggestions ▪Trained new servers▪Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure all table orders were prepared and delivered on time▪Handled payment transactions accurately and efficiently

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Macau University of Science and Technology offers a mentorship program for incoming international students from partner universities▪Mentored 2 exchange students from Sweden in their transitions including helping them adjust to life in China, introducing them to campus and community resources, and helping them make social connections

Career Development And Academic Advising Professional Certificate

A professional certificate is a credential that recognizes completion of a a structured learning program between 100 and 249 hours..

Career Development Professional Essentials Digital Badge, A+

A digital badge recognizes completion of a structured learning program that is less than 100 hours. ▪Examined the Code of Ethics.

Master Of Education In Multidisciplinary Leadership, Gpa: 3.94/4.33

▪Examined Peter Northouse's key leadership theories and their strengths and weaknesses ▪Examined instructional leadership standards.

Administrative Assistant Professional Certificate

▪Examined essential office administration skills

Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages Certificate, Final Exam: Pass

▪Examined major TESOL methodologies including foundation principles and instructional strategies

Bachelor Of Arts In English, Gpa: 3.56/4

▪Second Language Learning: Portuguese

Exchange Program In English