Aperame-Aru (Rame) Balasingam
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Experience
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Arrowsmith Program
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Canada
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Coordinator
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Jul 2019 - Present
I liaise with teachers around the world implementing the Arrowsmith program; a program based on the principles of neuroplasticity, for people with learning difficulties characterized by multiple under-functioning cognitive areas. I also teach in the part-time program at Arrowsmith School Toronto. I liaise with teachers around the world implementing the Arrowsmith program; a program based on the principles of neuroplasticity, for people with learning difficulties characterized by multiple under-functioning cognitive areas. I also teach in the part-time program at Arrowsmith School Toronto.
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Ontario Psychological Association
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Canada
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member
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Apr 2018 - Present
The OPA is a member-based association with the purpose of providing support and benefits to Psychologists and Psychological Associates—and to raise the profile of the profession with the public, government, and relevant private interests. OPA is the collective voice for psychology in Ontario. The OPA is a member-based association with the purpose of providing support and benefits to Psychologists and Psychological Associates—and to raise the profile of the profession with the public, government, and relevant private interests. OPA is the collective voice for psychology in Ontario.
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HomeLife/ Champions Realty Inc., Brokerage*
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Canada
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Real Estate Agent
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Jun 2016 - Present
- Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers - Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services - Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of homes - Coordinate property closings, and oversee signing of documents and disbursement of funds - Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers - Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services - Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of homes - Coordinate property closings, and oversee signing of documents and disbursement of funds
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Director and Chief Dance Instructor
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Oct 2011 - Present
- Teach Bharathanatyam to over 20 young children, adolescences and adults - Choreograph dance routines for over 15 recitals annually - Manage the scheduling of meetings, intake appointments, and dance classes - Perform for multicultural events along with disciples for community events - Provide presentations and workshops on the origin and history of Bharathanatyam to various multicultural diverse communities - Judge nationwide dance competitions - Teach Bharathanatyam to over 20 young children, adolescences and adults - Choreograph dance routines for over 15 recitals annually - Manage the scheduling of meetings, intake appointments, and dance classes - Perform for multicultural events along with disciples for community events - Provide presentations and workshops on the origin and history of Bharathanatyam to various multicultural diverse communities - Judge nationwide dance competitions
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Learning Disabilities Association of Toronto District
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Manager
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Apr 2019 - Jul 2019
Program Manager- JUMP 2 Success Program- Work with coaches and facilitator to guide children, youth and seniors to acquire fundamental movement and sports skills - Launch children, youth and seniors programs in 7 locations across the GTA - Organize and prepare the programming materials required- Ensure the goals of the program are being met- Offer guidance and expertise in working with children, youth and seniors with LD’s and AD(H)D- Provide workshops for group on topics such as anger/aggression, problem solving, team work, good sportsmanship, sharing, passing and taking turns- Sensitively and effectively direct the team to deal with melt-downs, aggression, opposition and frustration as/if they present themselves in program- Develop program/activity ideas and curriculum for staff to deliver- Recruit, screen, train and supervise a team of staff and volunteers by providing skills and developmental training- Work with provincial funders and develop, maintain and forecast operational budget- Monthly financial management of payroll for staff- Collaborate with TDSB and TCDSB for permits for sites- Compile registration from families and provide information when necessary - Develop community connections and partnerships to promote program and outreach for more participants- Communicate with community stakeholders to provide programming to children, youth and senior clientele- Submit semi-annual reports to provincial funders based on budget
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Program Coordinator- Senior Management
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Nov 2016 - Jul 2019
- Development of recreation, tutoring, and life/social skills programs for youth in priority neighbourhoods in 11 TDSB/TCDSB high schools across Toronto in partnership with Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport- Facilitate the development, preparation, implementation and evaluation of all programming activities- Recruit, screen, train and supervise a team of over 35 staff and volunteers by providing skills and developmental training- Provide leadership guidance for program delivery to over 400 at-risk youth daily, surpassing targets- Recognized for liaising with youth, parents, schools and community agencies increasing participation levels- Operational Budget Planning- Monthly financial management of payroll- Engage and support volunteer/ fundraising activities such as Bingo, Bowlabilities and Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon- Present workshops and trainings at partnering organizations (universities, colleges, TDSB and TCDSB schoolboards- Fulfill any additional tasks assigned by Executive Direction pertaining to the agency
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Program Assistant
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Nov 2016 - Sep 2017
- Assist in goal setting and outcome plan preparation, development and implementation of program- Facilitate the development, preparation, implementation and evaluation of all programming activities- Professional maintain participants’ attendance records in electronic database and paper files- Do outreach, develop outreach materials and intiatives- Distribute and compile satisfaction surveys and feedback forms
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University of Toronto
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Exam Invigilator
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Feb 2015 - Aug 2018
- Work alongside a team of graduate students to invigilate exam sessions - Handle student queries and exam irregularities in a professional manner - Work alongside a team of graduate students to invigilate exam sessions - Handle student queries and exam irregularities in a professional manner
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Volunteer Research Assistant
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Apr 2016 - Jan 2017
-Administer neuropsychological tests, data collection procedures and scoring of tests -Tests include the Personality Assessment Inventory, Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2-Rf, Rey Fidteen-Item test, Beck Depression Inventory, Digit Symbol test and Victoria Symptom Validity Test -Administer neuropsychological tests, data collection procedures and scoring of tests -Tests include the Personality Assessment Inventory, Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2-Rf, Rey Fidteen-Item test, Beck Depression Inventory, Digit Symbol test and Victoria Symptom Validity Test
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Learning Disabilities Association of Toronto
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Youth Facilitator- Team Lead
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Sep 2016 - Nov 2016
- Provide academic tutoring, and social and life skills mentoring to high school youth- Supervise a team of 4 staff members on program site- Document youth progress in relation to goals and all information relating to programs- Plan, implement and provide feedback on all programs to ensure mandate is being met- Oversee creation of monthly programming and spend monthly food budget accordingly
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Youth Program Facilitator
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Oct 2015 - Sep 2016
- Provide academic tutoring, and social and life skills mentoring to high school at-risk youth in high priority neighbourhoods- Document youth progress in relation to goals and all information relating to programs- Plan, implement and provide feedback on all programs to ensure mandate is being met
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Volunteer
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May 2013 - Dec 2015
- Work with children and youth affected by autism and trained individuals in ABA therapy - Use critical behaviour modification techniques aligned with ABA and occupational therapy to interact with children and youth - Work with children and youth affected by autism and trained individuals in ABA therapy - Use critical behaviour modification techniques aligned with ABA and occupational therapy to interact with children and youth
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Education
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2017 - 2019
University of Toronto - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Master's of Education, Developmental Psychology and Education -
2012 - 2016
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Psychology
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