LEILA TAKEI

1111 Lindsay Drive, Oakville, ON, L6M 3B4 • (905) 616-2463 • takei@sheridancollege.ca
linkedin.com/in/leila-takei
Social Service Worker
Highlights of Qualifications
● Currently involved in a practicum position at Sheridan College, as co-chair and facilitator for the
Wellness Strategies Working Group for SSW students.
● Currently enrolled in the Social Service Worker Diploma Program at Sheridan College, graduating in
April 2021.
● Strong skills in organizing and promoting different workshops while leading and facilitating the
Wellness Strategies Working Group at Sheridan College, during practicum.
● High level of creativity and initiative involved in different workshops provided for students at
Sheridan College linking different areas like Theater and Social Service Worker.
● Ability to work with a diverse population gained through years working as a dentist in Brazil.
● Certificate of Human Rights Course Completion in Sept 2019.
● Fluent in English and Portuguese.
Education & Certifications
Social Service Worker Diploma Program September 2019 – Present
Sheridan College, Oakville, ON `Expected Date of Graduation: April 2021
● GPA 3.94/ 4.0

Red Cross Standard First Aid Level C/ ACD February 2020

First Aid for U, Oakville, ON

Bachelor’s Degree: Dental Surgeon March 1987 – July 1992

Faculty of Odontology of the University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil 4.5-year program

Relevant Project Work

Roleplay Assignment, Social Service Practice Class October 2019
● Collaborated in a team to prepare a roleplay assignment for class; one of the members had a panic
attack on the day of the class presentation because of her extreme fear of talking in public.
● Communicated with the professor to explain the situation and rearranged the group; managed to
perform the roleplay without the student. Provided support to the student by actively listening to
her, validating her feelings, and guiding her through grounding techniques (breathing).
● Created an opportunity for the specific student to be integrated into the roleplay assignment
without having participated in the demonstration itself.
● Completed the assignment successfully and the group received an A, including the student who had
only participated in other sections of the assignment.

Professional Experience
Practicum Student January 2021 – present
Sheridan College, ON, Canada
● Currently involved in a placement position at Sheridan College (SJAC - Social Justice & Action
Committee Chair/ Wellness Strategies Group Facilitator/ Research Assistant - Sheridan College)

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1111 Lindsay Drive, Oakville, ON, L6M 3B4 • (905) 616-2463 • takei@sheridancollege.ca
linkedin.com/in/leila-takei
● Participated as a Co-Chair and Facilitator for the Wellness Strategies Working Group, running weekly
for Social Service Worker Program students.
● Participated in the Counselling Simulation Facilitation to help first-year students with role pay
assignments.
● Created, organized, and promoted workshops and dialogues, offering them to Sheridan students in
different areas from self-awareness to personal biases and discrimination.

Member, Dante Alighieri School’s Choir Group March 2020 – present

Dante Alighieri School, SP, Brazil October 2017 – July 2019
● Participating as a choir member in a twice-a-week rehearsal group, with presentations for students
and parents throughout the year and participation in the high school’s ceremony.
● Participated in the group virtually since March 2019 with a once-a-week meeting and working on
Youtube videos as a presentation.

Member, Dante Alighieri School’s Astronomy Group January – present

Dante Alighieri School, SP, Brazil October 2016 – July 2019
● Participated as a student of Astronomy in a once a week class, including observation technics with
telescopes. The group was oriented by a well-known Brazilian astronomer.
● Currently participating in an online astronomer group once a week.

Dental Surgeon August 1992 – July 2019

Private Office, Sao Paulo, Brazil
● Managed and worked at a private dental office targeted for oral disease prevention among children
and adolescences.
● Created a long-term prevention program in the office to promote oral health with significant results;
the incidence of oral diseases, including caries, was very low.

Volunteer & Community Experience

Volunteer, Sheridanlife Radio, Sheridan College, ON January 2021 – present
● Participating in the creation of podcasts on Wellness and other topics of interest for Sheridan
College students.
● Shared new knowledge and the chance to contribute and participate in the community.
Saturday of Oral Guidance July 2019
“Colégio Ressurreição Mantiqueira” (Mantiqueira Resurrection School), Tremembé, SP, Brazil
● Organized and promoted a day of oral care guidance for 165 children, who face financial challenges,
assisted by Father Edgar Delben, in association with Colgate and “Instituto Oriente”.
● Collaborated with 3 dentists and 5 dental trainees and resulted in a significant impact on the
children and their families.

Santa Clara Nursing Home’s Singing Day November 2017

Santa Clara Nursing Home, Sao Paulo, Brazil
● Organized and promoted a singing day with the residents of the Santa Clara Nursing Home, in
association with Dante Alighieri School’s Choir.
● This resulted in a great impact on the residents who reported having a wonderful day.