Alisa Petrosyan
Burbank,CA
Summary
A driven recent graduate ready to apply education into working roles. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and ability to handle challenging work. Currently is working towards medical school admission while maintaining a full time position as a behavior therapist and personal tutor.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteering for Board and Care
North Hollywood
05.2023 - Current
- Monitored and documented residents' health status, including vital signs, medication administration, and any changes in physical or mental condition, promptly reporting concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals
- Assisted with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility support
- Provided companionship and emotional support to residents.
ABA Behavior Technician
Irvine
04.2022 - Current
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans developed by Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to address the unique needs of clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities
- Collected data to track progress and make data-driven decisions regarding treatment effectiveness and individualized program modifications
- Provided one-on-one therapy sessions and facilitated group activities to enhance social skills and peer interactions.
Personal Tutor
Pasadena
08.2018 - Current
- Advanced in middle and high school level mathematics
- Ability to modify teaching styles to accommodate different student behavior and learning
- Accountable for drafting lesson plans and working around students' schedules.
Research Coordinator
UCI Research THRIVE Lab
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed a team of 20 undergraduates performing child behavioral experiments for the UCI THRIVE Lab
- Communication with lead principal investigator, Dr
- Borelli, as well as international research labs (Denmark)
- Oversaw participant recruitment, screening, and consent processes while maintaining confidentiality
- Collected and analyzed research data.
Research Assistant
UCI THRIVE Research Lab
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Ability to work with children throughout the 4+ hour study
- Responsible for EKG placement and physiological data collection
- Worked on behavioral and EKG coding, and transcriptions
- Assisted in laboratory experiments, following established protocols, and recording data.
Education
Undergraduate degree in cognitive sciences -
University of California, Irvine
04.2024
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with clients, and families
- Capability to learn new skills quickly
- Well-developed communication abilities
- Ability to deal with high stress and time sensitive situations
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, excel and Google Workspace
- Extremely detail oriented
- Proficient in identifying issues and thinking strategically to implement effective solutions
Languages
- English
- Armenian
Projects
Wrote a research paper investigating the correlation between demographic factors and over controlling behaviors in parents.
Timeline
Volunteering for Board and Care
05.2023 - Current
ABA Behavior Technician
04.2022 - Current
Research Coordinator
UCI Research THRIVE Lab
03.2021 - 03.2023
Research Assistant
UCI THRIVE Research Lab
12.2019 - 03.2021
Personal Tutor
08.2018 - Current
Undergraduate degree in cognitive sciences -
University of California, Irvine