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Faiza Ahmed

Faiza Ahmed

Karachi,Sindh

Summary

Adept Counselor and Mental Health Practitioner offering 8 years of experience counseling students on mental health, academics and career. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices and life planning. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counseling program.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Coordinator A-Levels

The City School PAF Chapter
Karachi
07.2022 - Current
  • Assisting students with the university admissions by advising them on university and program selection, developing their personal statement, and facilitating their application process
  • Conducting and leading outreach sessions for O-Level students advising them on A-Level subject selection and guiding them on university selections
  • Acting as patron for three student led clubs on campus, aiding and motivating them with the planning and facilitation of events on campus such as Mental Health Week

Academic Advisor

Habib University
Karachi
11.2017 - 01.2022
  • Conducted academic advisement services for 250 students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
  • Assisting students with low CGPA by meeting them bi-weekly, helping them in developing their academic success plans, and arranging needed learning support.
  • Organizing workshops to help students in understanding academic policies and developing skills for their own personal development and management.
  • Developing and leading workshops on mindfulness in studying by incorporating techniques such as meditation and grounding exercises.
  • Directing, planning, and executing a week long New Student Orientation in August of each year.

Senior Counsellor

Cedar College
Karachi
03.2015 - 11.2017
  • Mentored and supported the student body with university, academic, and personal guidance.
  • Collaborated with and organized information sessions with university admissions representatives from various universities such as New York University.
  • Advised students and student groups, planned and presented seminars and workshops on personal development and college and career planning such as Resume Building Workshop and Writing an Affective College Essay.
  • Collected and analyzed students’ academic data, trends, and progress.
  • Shot, directed, and edited a one and a half minute video detailing students experiences with their counselors.

Core Course Instructor

Cedar College
Karachi
08.2015 - 12.2016
  • Conducted course instruction for Cedar College’s Liberal Arts Core Curriculum in both International Relations and Forensic Anthropology.
  • Prepared daily lesson plans using a combination of presentation, videos, and interactive based activities.
  • Developed a rapport with students and kept students engaged during class time.

Assistant Manager Admissions

Cedar College
Karachi
03.2015 - 03.2016

· Evaluated applications using both holistic review and academic criteria to make admissions decisions

· Assisted the Directors of Cedar College in achieving enrollment targets for both new and continuing students

· Maintained a detailed familiarity with the educational programs offered by the school to successfully address inquiries related to anticipated college and career goals

Sales Associate

Restoration Hardware
Edmonton
11.2013 - 07.2014
  • Evaluated applications using both holistic review and academic criteria to make admissions decisions.
  • Assisted the Directors of Cedar College in achieving enrollment targets for both new and continuing students.
  • Maintained a detailed familiarity with the educational programs offered by the school to successfully address inquiries related to anticipated college and career goals, Maintained detailed knowledge of the company’s products and promotions.
  • Connected and established a rapport with clients.
  • Created designs to accent or decorate the interior and exterior of clients homes.
  • Spoke to clients about RH assortment while understanding current design trends and how to interpret them.

Front Desk Clerk/Night Audit

Norseman Inn
Camrose, Canada
10.2012 - 09.2013
  • Handled various duties such as checking customers in and out, providing information about the city and surrounding area to guests, as well as collecting payments.
  • Provided routine office support such as making copies, faxing, answering phones, and preparing correspondence for mailing.
  • Ensured that all charges of the day had been properly posted to the appropriate guest folio and master account.
  • Completed and transmitted daily management and accounting reports.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Studies

University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
09.2007 - 06.2011

Skills

    Excellent oral and written communication

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Accomplishments

  • Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counseling January 2021 – Current; Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) Counseling School, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming November 2020; Dynamic Communications Consulting, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Certificate in Humanistic Integrative Counseling October 2019 – March 2020 Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) Counseling School, Karachi, Pakistan.

Work Availability

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Quote

The best way out is always through.
Robert Frost

Timeline

Coordinator A-Levels

The City School PAF Chapter
07.2022 - Current

Academic Advisor

Habib University
11.2017 - 01.2022

Core Course Instructor

Cedar College
08.2015 - 12.2016

Senior Counsellor

Cedar College
03.2015 - 11.2017

Assistant Manager Admissions

Cedar College
03.2015 - 03.2016

Sales Associate

Restoration Hardware
11.2013 - 07.2014

Front Desk Clerk/Night Audit

Norseman Inn
10.2012 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Political Studies

University of Alberta
09.2007 - 06.2011
Faiza Ahmed