Vana Varvarian
Granada Hills
Summary
Aspiring speech-language pathologist with academic training in Communication Disorders and professional experience coordinating with medical facilities and therapy providers. Brings strong skills in documentation, time management, and professional communication developed through legal and childcare settings. Motivated to pursue graduate training in speech-language pathology with a long-term interest in medical and hospital-based practice.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Valley Accident Lawyers, LLP
San Fernando
01.2020 - Current
- Clear, professionally written communication with clients, attorneys, and medical facilities.
- Frequent verbal communication with diverse individuals, often in high-stress situations.
- Managing sensitive information, and ensuring compliance with deadlines and procedures.
- Prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Handling confidential client information in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Supported case coordination and follow-up in a fast-paced professional setting.
- Drafted, reviewed, and organized professional correspondence and case documents.
- Scheduled clients with medical facilities, including physical therapy and other rehabilitative services, coordinating appointments, and follow-up care.
Daycare Specialist
Curtis School
Los Angeles
06.2013 - 01.2020
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child behavior and address concerns.
- Collaborated with other staff members on curriculum planning for daily activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
California State University, Northridge
Northridge05-2024
Communication Sciences And Disorders
Pennsylvania Western Univeristy
California, PASkills
- Professional written and verbal communication
- Confidentiality and ethical responsibility
- Legal research and writing
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Team collaboration
- Interviewing clients
- Task prioritization
- Court filing
- Stress management
- Patience and empathy
- Age-appropriate activities
- Positive reinforcement
- Activity planning
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Valley Accident Lawyers, LLP
01.2020 - Current
Daycare Specialist
Curtis School
06.2013 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
California State University, Northridge
Communication Sciences And Disorders
Pennsylvania Western Univeristy