Sarine Mirzakhanian
Glendale,CA
Summary
Empathetic Therapist Intern dedicated to building strong rapport with clients, and providing training and education in Psychotherapy. Specializes in working with clients from diverse backgrounds who are facing challenges such as trauma, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and more. Skilled in conducting intake assessments and psychological evaluations.
With over twelve years of professional teaching and administrative experience in preschool and kindergarten settings, I have a strong background in supporting children and families with behavioral and emotional needs. I excel at connecting with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trainee Therapist
All For One Therapy
05.2024 - Current
- Observed seasoned therapists in action, gaining valuable insights into effective therapeutic methods and practices.
- Helped clients set achievable goals as part of their overall treatment plan, tracking progress along the way.
- Offered crisis intervention services when needed, ensuring client safety and connecting them with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of client sessions, noting progress and areas for improvement.
- Conducted thorough intake assessments to gather relevant information about clients'' backgrounds, symptoms, and concerns.
- Supported clients in overcoming mental health challenges through personalized treatment plans.
- Educated clients on coping strategies they could use outside of therapy sessions to manage stressors more effectively.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on emerging research and best practices in therapy.
- Educated clients and families on mental health issues to promote understanding and support.
Program Coordinator
St. Mary’s Richard Tufenkian Preschool and Kindergarten
08.2018 - Current
- Assisting with school administration, designing curriculum in line with school philosophy and mission statement, and coordinating with the administration to create educational plans
- Observe and evaluate staff and teachers to support their professional development by sharing more effective methods
- Solving behavioral issues with students by collaborating with teachers and parents
- Tracking academic progress to monitor improvement
- Assisting teachers in crafting lesson plans and conducting educational meetings and training sessions
- Additionally, working to guarantee adherence to NAEYC’s standards, Title 22 regulations, and local/Regional Board policies
- Create and construct solutions under difficult situations
- Responsible for the distribution and ordering of educational supplies
- Help and train teachers in preparation of classroom documentation for QSLA, child assessment portfolios (DRDP), and weekly/daily online parent communication platforms.
Intern
CASPS Counseling
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Once a week, counseling students in age-appropriate play/create/talk activities (Mental and Emotional Health Initiative for K-6 elementary students)
- Aimed to help students improve their behavior, and develop self-discipline, social skills, and academic responsibility
- Help elementary school students pave the way for a smooth transition to middle school, and the critical teen years.
- Focus on improving the student's attention span and assist them in completing tasks before moving on to the next one.
- Meet with the student's teacher and provide them with tools to support students who have difficulty following class rules and lessons.
Home Room Teacher / Lead Teacher
St. Mary’s Richard Tufenkian Preschool & Kindergarten
08.2011 - 06.2018
- Supervise and train teacher assistants
- Develop lesson plans based on different pedagogy such as Outdoor Classroom, Reggio Emilia Approach
- Prepared Classroom children’s portfolios for NAEYC’s accreditation
- Based on attending different conferences presented to colleagues
- Plans different activities based on children’s interests
- Biannual Parent/Teacher conference
- Daily documentation of children’s work and development
- Weekly/daily online parent communication.
Education
MA in Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy -
Pepperdine University
05.2025
Bachelor of Science: Child and Adolescent Development -
California State University, Northridge
05.2016
Associate Degree: Child and Adolescent Development -
Pasadena City College
06.2014
Associate Degree in Armenian Literature and Culture -
District of Armenian Apostolic Church Affiliated College
06.2004
Skills
- English
- Armenian
- Farsi
- Building rapport
- Play therapy techniques
- Psychoeducation Delivery
- Building client relationships
- Multi-cultural counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Psychological Evaluation
Certification
- Child Development Program Director Permit
- CPR
Affiliations
- Member of Homenetmen Glendale “Ararat’ Chapter
- Girl Scout Head Leader 1998-2011
- Summer Day Camp Counselor/ (July 2011- present)
- Ararat Homenetmen Ararat Chapter Program Divisions Member
- Planning different cultural events.
- Conducting several conferences /group therapy sessions by inviting different licensed therapists/ Conducting Zoom group therapy meetings every other week. (during Covid 19- Present- Present)
- Member of NAYCE
- Member of CAMFT
Timeline
Trainee Therapist
All For One Therapy
05.2024 - Current
Intern
CASPS Counseling
08.2023 - 06.2024
Program Coordinator
St. Mary’s Richard Tufenkian Preschool and Kindergarten
08.2018 - Current
Home Room Teacher / Lead Teacher
St. Mary’s Richard Tufenkian Preschool & Kindergarten
08.2011 - 06.2018
MA in Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy -
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Science: Child and Adolescent Development -
California State University, Northridge
Associate Degree: Child and Adolescent Development -
Pasadena City College
Associate Degree in Armenian Literature and Culture -
District of Armenian Apostolic Church Affiliated College