Nadia Sifri

Hello 
 

My name is Nadia Sifri and I am a recent graduate of the Social Service Worker program at Durham College.

I am looking forward to connecting with you and placing my skills in assisting your mission in embracing diverse opinions, equity, tolerance, and contributions to others and to the community.  

Here is my cover letter and resume and am looking forward to hearing from you.    

Thank you 

Nadia Sifri  

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant, Community Services, Durham College                                                 Sept 2022 – Apr 2023                                                                                                                               

• Collaborated with community partners and persons with lived experiences in co-producing a model of support to increase service capacity and facilitate system navigation for cognitively challenged individuals. 
• Completed literature reviews, environmental scans, transcriptions, and documentation to advance research.
• Advocated through various forms of social action to promote social and economic justice.
• Conducted intake interviews and counselling that were consistent with client-centered theory; motivational interviewing, Family social work, and provided case management support to ensure progress toward client goals.
• Participated in risk assessments and in planning mitigation strategies for client safety and well-being in crisis.
• Provided education on substance use and wellness to clients and their families/other supports.
• Conducted client assessment and coordinated referrals to relevant community services, such as addictions/mental health, social services, foodbanks, self-help groups and develop action plans for clients.                                                                                                                             

Peer coach, Access and Support Center, Durham College                                  Jan 2022 – Apr 2022

• Supported students with learning exceptionalities in time management, organization, scheduling, prioritizing class work, and assignment clarification to develop academically and advance in life skills.
• Planned and facilitated group activities on time management, harm reduction, and life skills following group skills theory, and client’s needs while generating awareness on new programs.

Family Sabbatical: Moved to Canada and commenced maternity leave                                                   2017 - 2020                                                                      

English Drama Teacher (Grades 1-3), Al Faris International School (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)   

 Feb 2016 – Jul 2017 

English Drama Teacher (Grades 4 – 12), Saud International School (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)  Dec 

2010 – Jun 2013 

Art Education Teacher (Grade 1), American Community School (Beirut, Lebanon)              

Oct 2009 – May 2010 

• Developed detailed lesson plans and remedial programs based on learning needs and curriculum.
• Observed and evaluated progress and provided constructive feedback to both students and parents through attentive listening skills, assessing barriers and providing coping mechanisms. 

Children’s TV Researcher Intern, Shades Production (Beirut, Lebanon)                      

Feb 2008  – Mar 2008

• Social Service Worker Diploma (Honors list), Durham College                                                                              2023
• Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2: CORE 2022) Certificate, Durham College              2022
• AODA Certificate, Durham College                                                                                                                             2021                
•  WHMIS Certificate, Durham College                                                                                                                          2021                                                             
• Diversity, Self-awareness, and Action Certificate, Durham College                                                                     2021                                                                                                          
• Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention Training Certificate, Durham College                                  2021                                      
• Workers Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps Training Certificate, Durham College                                  2021                                                                    
• Certified in Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C CSA Std. Z1210-17, Red Cross                                              2022                                                                                                        
• TESOL Certificate Course (120 hours), International Open Academy                                                                 2020                                                         
• Teaching Diploma, Art Education & Social Studies, Lebanese American University                                         2010                
• Bachelor of Arts, Communication Arts (Honors), Lebanese American University                                       2008