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Sheida Mousavi

Montreal

Summary

I am a dedicated, hardworking and loyal employee. I am highly organized, diligent in meeting deadlines and comfortable in leadership roles. I am punctual, a quick learner and an astute multi-tasker. I pay attention to details. I am a great team player and mediator. My involvement with several community organizations has given me invaluable experience and knowledge in the gender equality, immigration and refugee, and social justice sectors. I am able to build professional and fruitful relationships with all members of my community.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Contract Researcher

Access to Justice and Law Reform Institute
Montreal
05.2023 - Current
  • Conducting research for the Self-Represented Litigants Project East.
  • Conducting research and summarizing case law, Family Law Case Index.
  • Creating legal reports and resource guides for temporary foreign migrants in Nova Scotia.
  • Comfortable reading OHS constitutions in Nova Scotia and Ottawa, and making draft amendments.
  • Creating media and reports for the #TalkJustice Project, Nova Scotia.
  • Attending UN talks on access to justice and law reform.

Summer Intern

Public Prosecution Office Northwest Territories
YellowKnife
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Reception
  • Legal Assistant
  • Administrative Clerk

Student Associate

Afghan Women's Centre Montreal
Montreal
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Writing key speeches and presentations for local, national, and international social justice, women's, and refugee awareness events and conferences.
  • Writing reports.
  • Collaborating with NGOs and government branches in Montreal.
  • Responsible for creating informative social media posts and promotional posters for events via Canva.
  • Translating for newly arrived refugees.
  • Assisting with housing support for newly arrived refugees.

Senior Lifeguard

Waegwoltic Club
Halifax
05.2019 - 08.2022
  • Company Overview: Red Cross Senior Lifeguard & Water Safety Instructor/ Canteen Worker
  • Responding to and performing all first aid while on duty
  • In charge of administrative roles and well as dealing with client service situations that may arise
  • Educating kids, young adults and adults with an array of life saving swimming techniques and basic first aid
  • Waitress and server at the Waegwoltic kitchen and canteen
  • Ensuring customer received fast, friendly and personable service
  • Red Cross Senior Lifeguard & Water Safety Instructor/ Canteen Worker

Assistant Head Coach

Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club
Halifax
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • The progression and success of 40+ competitive swimmers
  • Taking part in national Swim Canada Workshops and modules
  • Lead coach in practices and dryland activities for the half of the season

Lead Swim Instructor For Womens Swim

Centennial & Needham Aquatic Facility
Halifax
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Implemented dynamic and engaging swimming lessons for migrant women that were adaptable regardless of language skills and swimming ability

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Islamic Middle Eastern Studies

McGill University
Montreal, Quebec
12-2024

The International Baccalaureate -

Citadel High School
Halifax, Nova Scotia
03-2021

Certification

  • Introduction to Family Law Amendments, Department of Justice Canada, 01/01/25, Online
  • Family Violence and Family Law for Legal Advisers, Department of Justice Canada, 01/01/25, Online
  • Bridges to Safety Certificate, National Settlement Sector Strategy Partnership, 07/01/23, Online

Publications

  • Racialization in a Multicultural Nation: Experiences of a First Generation Migrant in Canada, Mcgill International Review, 2023, https://www.mironline.ca/racialization-in-a-multicultural-nation-experiences-of-a-first-generation-migrant-in-canada/
  • Les Expositions arabes dans la Jérusalem mandataire : une Nahda résurgente - D'une exposition l'autre, Histoire Engagée, 2024, https://histoireengagee.ca/les-expositions-arabes/

Volunteer Experience

  • Founding Member, Coalition for Human Rights in Iran at Mcgill University, Montreal, Quebec, 10/01/22, Present
  • Volunteer, Halifax Refugee Clinic, 01/01/18, Present
  • Panelist, HeforShe Event Mcgill, Montreal, QC, 11/01/22
  • Kitchen Volunteer, Santropol Roulant Organization, 01/01/23, Present
  • Member, Pre-Law Society Mcgill, Montreal, Quebec, 09/01/22, Present
  • Volunteer, Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Center, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 07/01/22
  • Volunteer, Northwood Care Home, 01/01/19, 12/31/20
  • Founder, English as a Second Language Book Club at Citadel High School, 01/01/20, 12/31/21
  • Fundraiser, Non-profit organization for families in the Dominican Republic, 01/01/20, 12/31/21
  • Writer, Student Newspaper: The Trollope Times, 01/01/19, 12/31/20
  • Volunteer, Clean-up Crew at Citadel, 01/01/20, 12/31/21

Timeline

Summer Intern

Public Prosecution Office Northwest Territories
05.2024 - 08.2024

Contract Researcher

Access to Justice and Law Reform Institute
05.2023 - Current

Student Associate

Afghan Women's Centre Montreal
09.2022 - 04.2023

Assistant Head Coach

Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club
09.2020 - 05.2021

Senior Lifeguard

Waegwoltic Club
05.2019 - 08.2022

Lead Swim Instructor For Womens Swim

Centennial & Needham Aquatic Facility
09.2018 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Islamic Middle Eastern Studies

McGill University

The International Baccalaureate -

Citadel High School

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