Asia Dimitrova
Health Sciences Student
Chiswick
Summary
A student of biosciences with aspirations to undertake a research in Autism with neuroimaging after graduation, determined and pragmatic person, with more than 7 years working as Autism Specialist within the education industry and 10 years as a project manager.
Organized and dependable, effortlessly communicating with the public, especially vulnerable individuals, and children. Core strengths are functioning efficiently under pressure, willingness to learn from everything in order to find creative solutions, and meeting team goals.
Skills
Public presentation abilities
Teaching
Critical and creative thinking
Team-minded
Calm in crisis situations
Dependable and Responsible
First Aid/CPR
Motivated to help others
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
6
6
Certificates
Work History
SEN Teaching Assistant
Oaklands School
London
2017.03 - Current
- Supported children with complex needs to learn as effectively as possible in class, small groups or individual sessions, under direct supervision of class teacher.
- Carried out planned learning activities applying multiple teaching techniques, alternative communication modes (Makaton, PECS) Positive Behaviour Support, Intensive Interaction, etc
- Specialised in 1:1 interventions in highly challenging behaviours.
- Work as a part of team and promoting independence and safeguarding.
Support Worker
Priory Group
London
2015.06 - 2017.03
- Enabled individuals on ASD spectrum to live satisfactory their daily life, supporting them to reach their full potential
- Taught key life skills, aimed at developing their self-confidence, emotional intelligence and social skills
- Provided support in studies and daily activities, wrote support plans, reports and daily notes
- Conducted monthly key-meetings with parents, social workers and support teams.
Assistant Facilitator, Events and Course Manager
The Essence Process
Seville
2009.01 - 2015.04
- Interpreted and assisted with delivering psychological courses under the supervision of Prof. Dr M. Yousry, creator of "The Essence Process"
- Facilitated one day courses for teenagers on emotional education and family dynamics
- Responsible for day to day running of office, coordinated volunteers
- Prepared and translated all materials for all courses/ events
- Organized team and participants' meetings
- Managed the company database
- Engaged in course promoting and marketing
- Organised fundraising events
Managing Director
Ayamora Luz
Huelva
2005.02 - 2008.01
- Management and Development of Building Projects to high standards,
- Worked closely with Architects and Surveyors, General office administration, managing database, dealing with local government, Health and Safety Department, billing and marketing
- Interpreted for English-speaking clients and assisted them with paperwork at administration offices in Spain, in relation with their newly build houses and projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
The Open University
United Kingdom 2019.10 - Current
Certification
Clinical Neuroimaging, Oxford - 6 months CPD accredited
Accomplishments
Publications:
“Talento Autismo - El talento de vivir el futuro en un cuerpo del presente”, (2019), ISBN: 978-1999749026, Spain
Affiliations
Member of:
British Neuroscience Association
Royal Society of Biology
Royal Society of Medicine
Volunteering
Volunteered at the Red Cross, Spain as an Interpreter and summer course facilitator for a year.
Timeline
Clinical Neuroimaging, Oxford - 6 months CPD accredited
2022-09
Virtual Work Experience, Brighton and Sussex Medical School
2022-06
Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Harvard University XSeries
2021-09
Science and health: an evidence-based approach, Certificate, The Open University
2020-07
Level 3 Award in Education & Training L3AET | PTLLS, Accredited course, The Teacher Trainer Ltd.
2020-02
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
The Open University
2019.10 - Current
Childhood Studies and Psychology, Certificate, The Open University
2018-07
SEN Teaching Assistant
Oaklands School
2017.03 - Current
Support Worker
Priory Group
2015.06 - 2017.03
Assistant Facilitator, Events and Course Manager
The Essence Process
2009.01 - 2015.04
Managing Director
Ayamora Luz
2005.02 - 2008.01