High School Youth Leader - Canadian Coptic Center
Toronto, ON
September 2018 – Present
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Created a safe and welcoming environment through activities, outings and trips that allowed youth to grow in fellowship with each other and grow in their Faith
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Prepared and presented interactive weekly lessons about social topics youth were struggling with
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Individually outreached and developed positive mentorship relationships with 8 youth girls
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Helped organize New Years dinner, March break camps and summer camping trips for the youth
Co-Founder and Facilitator of St Demiana Women’s Group - Church of the Resurrection
Toronto, ON
September 2018 – Present
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Created curriculum and facilitated weekly small group discussions among 12 women while encouraging contribution from each member
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Identified members to become future group facilitators and provided necessary leader training
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Contacted women individually on a monthly basis to assess needs and make any necessary group changes
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Encouraged other small group leaders in their responsibilities and delegated tasks when needed
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Organized Women’s weekend retreat for group members and arranged for guest speakers
Camp Counselor - Toronto Kidz Summer Camp
Toronto, ON
July 2017 – August 2017
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Participated enthusiastically in weekly themed activities while encouraging same level of excitement from campers
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Ensured campers were monitored and safely supervised at all times, including commute to field trips
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Acted as a positive role model for children while demonstrating appropriate moral behaviours
Sunday Kindergarten Program Coordinator - Canadian Coptic Center
Toronto, ON
September 2016 – August 2018
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Supervised 75 children and 20 volunteers while overseeing all aspects of 4 classrooms including responding appropriately to parent concerns involving either volunteers or children
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Reviewed weekly lessons prepared by volunteers for accuracy of content
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Attended regular trainings and conferences in order to maintain relevant curriculum and program structure
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Provided ongoing mentoring and coaching to volunteers through scheduling biweekly meetings
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Maintained personal files for each child including attendance, allergies and emergency contacts
Public Health Educator and English Teacher - Serve to Learn Coptic Orphans
Matay, Egypt
July 2015 & June 2016
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Volunteered in rural areas to impact the lives of orphans by improving hygiene awareness in hepatitis C infected areas and teaching English
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Paired with another volunteer and worked together to organize the curriculum to challenge students to embody the overarching theme of “Respect, Hope and Love”
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Immersed culturally and benefited from the power of cultural exchange through visiting the rural homes
Sunday School Teacher - Church of the Virgin Mary and Saint Athanasius
Toronto, ON
September 2009 – August 2016
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Prepared weekly lessons while organizing activities, crafts, and plays
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Participated in summer and march break camps
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Camp leader for group of 8 girls who competed in sports, drama, arts and won first place regionally