AFSANEH GHOLIPOUR

*** ***** ***** ~ Sacramento, CA 95831 ~ 916-***-**** ~ acwrd3@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Islamic Azad University (IAU)

Master’s Degree in General Psychology

February 9, 2014

EXPERIENCE

Society for Protecting the Rights of the Child (NGO) April 2013 – February 2016 Counselor

• Assessed and diagnosed developmental disorders (e.g., autism), pervasive developmental and psychological disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety), reading and writing disorders, and sexual and physical abuse

• Refer parents to Psychiatrists when child needed extensive treatment beyond the scope of the NGO

Salim Institute March 2009 – May 2013

English Teacher

• Taught writing, grammar, and conversational English as a second language to children from 1st grade to 5th grade

Firefighter Station 56 (Hakimiye, Tehran) October 2009 - October 2010 Volunteer Firefighter

• Trained in firefighting techniques such as extinguishing fires, basic hose handling, Fire Service Respiratory Protection

SKILLS

• Excellent communication and listening skills

• Empathy and the ability to deal with people in distress

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

• Work well in a team environment or independently REFERENCES

Available upon request.