Raman Cheema

Experience

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  Kids Club

  Apr 2011 - Nov 2011

  Craft Assistant

  o Working with the public, specifically children to create crafts.o Assistance in Setup and cleanup.o Maintaining a clean workplace.

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  Math4Me

  Oct 2011 - Apr 2012

  Tutor

  o Working with children of all ages.o Tutoring in Math, English, Science, and more subjects.o Teaching methods for studying.

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  Self Employed

  Apr 2012 - Mar 2014

  Childcare Provider

  o Supervised and managed children’s safety and daily activities.o Established positive relationships with the children and their guardians.

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  Panago Pizza

  Jul 2014 - Apr 2016

  Customer Service Representative Level 2

  o Quickly and with great attention filled orders while providing friendly customer service.o Provided a positive customer service experience and resolved customer care issues.o Worked within a dynamic team to fulfill individual and team goals.

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  Long Tall Sally

  Apr 2016 - Aug 2018

  Sales Associate

  o Utilized social skills to engage with customers, and build rapport.o Promoted specialized retail services to local businesses, and online platforms.o Worked as a team to fulfill online, mail, and telephone orders.

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  Emily Carr University of Art and Design

  Sept 2017 - Apr 2018

  Note Taker

  o Diligently transcribe verbal lectures into clear and succinct written material.o Precisely format and submit lecture notes in a timely manner.

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  4Cats

  Aug 2018 - Jan 2019

  Art Instructor

  o Designed and presented over 12 mixed media class sessions per week, to children between the ages of 2-15; while educating on proper techniques and historical aspects.o Assisted students in reaching their full creative potential with cognitive strategies, critical thinking, and building fine motor skills.o Prepared the environment based on Montessori principles; ensured the studio is a safe and fun learning environment for children and adults.

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  Self Employed

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

  Lead Behaviour Interventionist

  o Worked one on one with a young child on the autism spectrum in both home and preschool environments.o Effectively communicated with team members, including the behaviour consultant, speech therapist, preschool staff, and parents.o Provided training to team members, as directed by the behaviour consultant.o Carefully observed and collected behavioural data through engaging activities.o Plan various activities in accordance with current goals based on the Early Start Denver Model. Show less

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  Simon Fraser University

  Sept 2019 - Apr 2021

  Note Taker

  o Thoroughly write notes on class lectures in a clear and concise manner.o Formatting and punctually submitting all written material.

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  Dixon Transition Society

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2023

  Counselor and Art Therapist (Clinical Practicum)

  o Provide individual, family, and group counselling.o Develop and facilitate workshops, psychoeducational groups, and group therapy related to anxiety, parenting, emotion regulation, and art therapy.

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  Collective Healing Counselling and Consulting

  Dec 2022 - now

  o Implementing an eclectic approach with art therapy, somatics, DBT through an anti-oppressive framework.o Assess client’s safety and suicide risks. Collaborate with the client to implement safety measures, increase protective factors, and create safety plans.o Facilitate groups, such as art therapy groups for survivors of sexual abuse. o Provide online and in-person individual therapeutic services.o Address challenges related to mood, anxiety, and personality disorders through a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive lens.

  • Clinical Counsellor and Art Therapist

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Counselor and Art Therapist (Clinical Practicum)

    Dec 2022 - Jul 2023
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  Fraser Health Authority

  Nov 2023 - now

  Clinical Counsellor

  o Provide in-person, virtual, and televisit short term counselling, implementing an eclectic approach with CBT, art therapy, somatics, and DBT.o Utilize trauma informed practices to collaborate with clients in forming treatment goals, plans, and interventions.o Assess clients following PHSA transcare guidelines for Hormone readiness assessments. o Research and provide clients with potential plans of action for continued care within the community. o Collaborate with the client’s care team for consultations, care plans, and appropriate referrals. Show less