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Uzma Danish

Uzma Danish

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location of Uzma DanishOshawa, Ontario, Canada

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  • About me

    Social Work course instructor, Interdisciplinary Social Research Ph.D. student, and Research Assistant at Trent University. Ex-chair city of Oshawa EDI committee, EDI advisor Community Living Oshawa & Clarington.

  • Education

    • York University

      2019 - 2020
      Master of Social Work - MSW child welfare

      Activities and Societies: SWAG (Social Work Association for Graduates) representative YUGSA (York University Graduate Student Association) council representitive The focus of the MSW program has been a commitment to human rights, social justice, and anti-oppressive practices with a critical analysis of social issues within the global and international context. The MSW program has provided educational opportunities for classroom learning, practicum at a social organization, and a Practice-Based Research paper (PRP). My focus has been on critical social work, child welfare, diversity, anti-oppressive practices, transformative mental health approaches, and… Show more The focus of the MSW program has been a commitment to human rights, social justice, and anti-oppressive practices with a critical analysis of social issues within the global and international context. The MSW program has provided educational opportunities for classroom learning, practicum at a social organization, and a Practice-Based Research paper (PRP). My focus has been on critical social work, child welfare, diversity, anti-oppressive practices, transformative mental health approaches, and Indigenous World views Show less

    • Trent University

      2021 - 2025
      Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Social Research Program Ph.D

      Activities and Societies: Student Representative on the IDSR Executive Committee

  • Experience

    • Tandoori Culture

      Oct 2007 - Dec 2010
      Owner

      Owner and Manager Oct. 2007 – Dec. 2010Tandoori Culture, Restaurant, Pickering, ON.• Administered day to day operations, executed professional development training, executed job assessment, established and achieved company goals, strengthened employee performance, and led management meetings.• Led the company into three profitable and reputable years by paying attention to details, focusing on top-notch customer service, high-quality product and valuing employee’s well-being Show less

    • Durham District School Board

      Sept 2012 - now

      • Focused on building and maintaining long-lasting and trusting relationships with students and their families to help students achieve academic and social success. • Maintained accurate and objective documentation of student progress/challenges and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and attain goals. • Fostered and Implemented a strength-based approach to understand and support the student’s physical and academic success. • Collaborated with teachers and students to establish an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Actively worked with other educators to advocate for inclusionary practices for special education students. • Promoted student self-determination and autonomy by creating a safe space for learning. Supported the implementation of health and wellness initiatives as well as, brought attention to issues related to social equality/equity, social justice, and human rights Show less

      • Educational Assistent

        Nov 2012 - now

      • Educational Assistant

        Sept 2012 - Jun 2020

    • Oshawa Senior Community Centres

      Apr 2019 - Feb 2020
      Project Lead

      Initiator and Project Lead Dec. 2016 – PresentOshawa Senior Community Centres (OSCC), Oshawa, ON• Identified service gaps and structural barriers for South Asian seniors in accessing the services at the senior. Conducted research and pioneered 55+ Desi Connect Project to integrate South Asian seniors into the center. Collaborated with upper management, staff, and community members and mitigated systemic barriers, increased awareness through education, increased South Asian membership, and organized culturally specific events.• Managed a $25,000 grant and successfully worked with the steering committee and Oshawa Senior Community Centres (OSCC) staff to orchestrate several events. Show less

    • Trent University

      Sept 2020 - now
      Graduate Teaching Assistant

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