Nina Shirazi
abiwgq@r.postjobfree.com
Education:
M.A. in Integral Counseling Psychology, California Institute of
Integral Studies, August 2005.
B.A. in Psychology, with a minor in Human Sexuality. San
Francisco State University, January 2002.
Work Experience:
April 2010-Present
Demand Media Studios
Position: Freelance Writer for Demand Media Studios.com
Produce articles on various researched topics for Demand Media’s
network of websites and other premium publishers. Content
is published on leading online destinations including
livestrong.com, eHow.com and USAToday.com. Articles are
approved by a professional editorial team to ensure high quality
content.
March 2007-Present
Krav Maga Walnut Creek/Berkeley
Position: Self-Employed Owner of Walnut Creek Krav Maga
(closed in July 2010), and current Instructor at Krav Maga
Berkeley.
Managed Walnut Creek Krav Maga training school. (Isreali self-
defense/fighting) Instruct students in regularly scheduled Krav
Maga classes and seminars, as well as training clients offsite in
private classes and private individual sessions. Provide training to
San Francisco Department of Probation. Advertising the schools
and self-defense services to individuals and businesses, as well as
sales of memberships and Krav Maga merchandise.
February 2008-April 2008
Pacific Child and Family Associates
1720 S. Amphlett Blvd., Suite 121
San Mateo, CA 94402
Position: Case Supervisor
Supervisor: Yvonne Scheier, Clinical Director, # 650-***-****
Designed, coordinated, and modified behavioral programs for
young children on the autism spectrum. Regularly supervised
senior therapists and behavior therapists, performed ongoing,
initial, and functional analyses assessments and documented the
results in reports.
November 2005-July 2007
United Behavioral Health
425 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
Position: Intake Counselor
Supervisor: Erik Moreno, # 415-***-****
Assigned to be on the dedicated team for the high profile Wells
Fargo account. Provided telephonic and online consultation and
counseling for members calling in with mental heath or substance
abuse issues. Entered client’s call data into computer system Linx.
Assessed the caller's needs to gauge urgency, determining the type
of services needed, and providing referrals to providers in the area
in accordance with benefit plan. Provided crisis counseling as
warranted. Assisted members with EAP (Employee Assistance
Program) benefits which includes mental health services, legal
services, financial services and domestic services.
August 2004-August 2005
Daly City Youth Health Center
2780 Junipero Serra Blvd.
Daly City, CA 94015
Position: Marriage Family Therapist Trainee
Supervisor: Marianne La Ruffa, Clinical Supervisor of Mental
Health # 650-***-****
Front desk receptionist for a marriage family therapist's (MFT)
private practice held at the Daly City Youth Health Center.
Provided case management, counseling, and crisis intervention for
low income individuals, groups, couples and families of youth ages
13-21. Counseling is offered both at the Health Center and on
school campuses for various types of personal issues which may
include: parent/teen conflict, depression, poor school grades,
partner conflict/relationship issues, truancy, arrests and/or
convictions, anxiety, substance abuse, peer conflict, suicidality,
anger management, eating disorders, sexuality, pregnancy, HIV
pre and post-test counseling, and abuse/violence and/or fighting.
July 2003-June 2004
Baker Places, Inc.
310 Townsend st., Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94107
Position: Relief Counselor
Supervisor: Mike Richards, Program Director of Acceptance Place
On call counselor working in various residential facilities through
out San Francisco. Provided counseling, crisis intervention, social
rehabilitation and support for adults who have issues with dual
diagnosis of drug/alcohol addictions and mental health problems,
arrests and/or convictions, and/or an HIV positive diagnosis.
Recorded each client's progress daily in data records, and
dispensed psychiatric medications to clients.
Oct. 2001-April 2003
Stepping Stones Center for Autistic Spectrum Disorders
P.O. Box 6637, San Mateo, CA 94403
Position: Senior/Junior Behavioral Therapist
Supervisor: Rod Rentria, Case Supervisor # 415-***-****
Provided case management as senior therapist, crisis intervention,
and in home intensive specialized therapy for young children on
the autism spectrum, following programs designed to meet their
specific needs and goals. Supervised children at school to provide
classroom support, as well as meeting on regular basis with
families and case managers to assess progress and plan treatment.
Recorded each child's progress in data records.
Oct. 2000-Oct. 2001
Foundation For Autistic Childhood Education and Support
1150 West Hillsdale Blvd. San Mateo, CA 94403
Position: Junior Behavioral Therapist
Supervisor: Dr. Gregory Buch, Program Director
Provided crisis intervention and in home intensive specialized
therapy for young children on the autism spectrum. Followed
programs designed to meet their individual specific needs and
goals. Met on a regular basis with families and case managers to
assess progress and plan treatment. Recorded each child's progress
in data records.