Hi, I’m
Vania Zarafshani Sarabi
San Diego,CA
Summary
Caring Behavioral Therapist with experience helping clients with social and emotional issues develop techniques to deal with daily challenges. Expert at teaching others to tackle problems constructively through behavior modification. Flexible clinician comfortable administering individual therapy sessions.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Autism Learning Partners
Behavioral Therapist Technician
10.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Supporting participants diagnosed with autism and challenging behaviors
- Providing 2:1 staff-to-participant ratio services in clinic, home, and community settings
- Collecting and analyzing data on participant behavior
- Assisting BCBAs with assessments, skill acquisition plans, and intervention strategies
- Teaching socially appropriate behaviors to participants.
Wells Fargo Bank
Bank Teller
10.2019 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Provided exceptional customer service and handled financial transactions accurately
- Built and maintained strong customer relationships, resulting in increased profitability for the bank
- Personalized banking experiences with a friendly and positive attitude.
Macy's
Sales Associate
05.2018 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Met sales targets through exceptional customer service
- Excelled in a large-scale retail environment as a sales professional.
Iran
Writer and Director of Advertising (Freelance)
12.2011 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Managed advertising campaigns and directed commercials for clients.
Iran
First Assistant Director (Freelance)
03.2006 - 12.2011
Job overview
- Assisted with management tasks in large-scale cinema productions, including scheduling, budgeting, and overseeing the production process.
Mehrdad Com.
Industrial Design
07.2006 - 03.2007
Job overview
- Worked in industrial design, contributing to various design projects.
Education
Los Angeles Pierce CollegeLos Angeles, CA
Associate of Science in Business Administration
Los Angeles Pierce CollegeLos Angeles, CA
Associate of Science in Economics
University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience
06.2025
Skills
- Critical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in neuroscience
- Team Collaboration: Effective in contributing ideas and coordinating team efforts
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous in experimental design and data collection
- Time Management: Skilled in managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines
- Ethical Conduct: Thorough understanding of ethical considerations in neuroscience research
- Physical Stamina: Able to lift, carry, and load/unload toys and materials for home visits, frequent walking, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting
Languages
Farsi
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Behavioral Therapist Technician
Autism Learning Partners
10.2023 - Current
Bank Teller
Wells Fargo Bank
10.2019 - 03.2023
Sales Associate
Macy's
05.2018 - 07.2019
Writer and Director of Advertising (Freelance)
Iran
12.2011 - 09.2015
Industrial Design
Mehrdad Com.
07.2006 - 03.2007
First Assistant Director (Freelance)
Iran
03.2006 - 12.2011
Los Angeles Pierce College
Associate of Science in Business Administration
Los Angeles Pierce College
Associate of Science in Economics
University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience
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