Alexandra Cooper
@alexandracooper
Immigration paralegal and case manager experienced in refugee support and academic administration.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I am an immigration and refugee law specialist with experience as a paralegal, legal secretary, administrator and case management counsellor. I combine legal drafting, client assessment and administrative leadership to support migrants and academic governance processes.
I have published on xenophobia and age-assessment of unaccompanied minors, contributed to accessible information projects, and managed financial and consultancy systems for a university office. I bring multilingual communication, project-management training, and hands-on refugee support to mission-driven teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Case Management Counsellor
Catholic Social Services
Jul 2025 - Present (2 months)
Provide case management to new immigrants and refugees, assessing needs and coordinating services to support resettlement and a smooth transition into Canadian life while maintaining client confidentiality.
ESL Teacher
Care for Newcomers
Jun 2025 - Jul 2025 (1 month)
Delivered ESL instruction to newcomers to support language acquisition and settlement, adapting lessons to learner needs and tracking progress.
UGAdministrator
University of Galway
May 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 1 month)
Provided high-level administrative support to academic committees and managed the University's Consultancy Scheme, processing financial statements and reconciling invoices in Agresso to streamline approvals and reporting.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UBUniversity of Bradford
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2025 -
Pursuing an MBA via distance learning at the University of Bradford, started July 2025.
UGUniversity of Galway
Master of Laws, Immigration and Refugee Law & Policy
2023 - 2024
Completed an LLM in Immigration and Refugee Law & Policy at the University of Galway from September 2023 to August 2024.
Aalborg University
Master of Science, International Relations, Development and Global Refugee Studies
2017 - 2019
Completed an MSc in International Relations, Development and Global Refugee Studies at Aalborg University from September 2017 to May 2019.
GLGoldsmiths, University of London
Bachelor of Arts, Media & Sociology
2014 - 2017
Completed a BA in Media & Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London from September 2014 to July 2017.
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