
AVI B. NIRES, PSY.D.
                            (Professional Resum?)

                                                             2403 Stone Road
                                                         Ann Arbor, MI 48105
                                                               734-565-9991h
                                                               215-421-3380c
                                                      avi_nires_psyd@msn.com

EDUCATION

|Psy.D. |Psychology, Widener University       |June 2006             |
|       |Dissertation Title-Diabetes          |                      |
|       |Measurement:  Development of a       |                      |
|       |Measure to Identify Family Emotional |                      |
|       |Processing of Diabetes               |                      |
|M.A.   |Psychology, Widener University       |August 2004           |
|B.A.   |Psychology, Temple University        |May 1999              |
|       |Summa cum laude                      |                      |

LICENSURE

Michigan Department of Community Health
Board of Psychology
Doctoral Educational Limited License
Permanent ID #:  6301013306
Active 13 July 2006-31 August 2007

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Subcontractor
Huron Valley Consultation Center, Ann Arbor, MI
August 2006 - present
Supervisor: Dion Frischer, Ph.D.

    > Conduct intake sessions to determine diagnosis and therapeutic needs
      of clients.
    > Engage clients in individual or family therapy or couples counseling.

Outpatient Therapist Intern
Child Guidance Resource Center, Havertown, PA
July 2005-June 2006
Supervisor: Lou Cataldo, M.A.

    > Provide individual and family therapy to a diverse population.
    > Conduct intake assessments with incoming clients.
    > Supervise first year graduate psychology student.
    > Assess clients for psychopathology.
    > Present case material during weekly case conference.

Outpatient Therapist Intern
Northwestern Human Services, Philadelphia, PA
July 2004-June 2005
Supervisors: Dr. Michael Aquila, Dr. Robin Arnold

    > Provide individual and family therapy to a diverse population.
    > Lead peer supervision with practicum students.
    > Conduct two presentations to practicum students during weekly didactic
      training sessions.
    > Conduct intake assessments with incoming clients.

Project Consultant
Chester 21st Century*, Chester, PA
May 2003-April 2004
Supervisor: Dr. Geoffrey Marczyk
(*Chester 21st Century was a program funded by a federal grant that  allowed
for unemployed and  underemployed  residents  of  Chester,  PA,  to  receive
emotional intelligence training and to assist them in acquiring  higher-paid
employment.)

    > Assess potential clients for eligibility to attend the program.
    > Create, evaluate and modify modules about various topics related to
      emotional intelligence.
    > Present modules to participating clientele.
    > Mentor clients pertaining to their progress in the program.

Practicum Student
Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment, Philadelphia, PA
September 2003-May 2004
Supervisor: Dr. David Glassman

    > Interview and counsel individual patients.
    > Create and present group modules in group therapy twice per week.
    > Review all charts for information pertaining to patient care.
    > Complete treatment plans for individual patients.
Practicum Student
Widener University - Enable Program, Chester, PA
September 2002-May 2003
Supervisor: Dr. Geraldine Bloemker

    > Interview and counsel individual clients.
    > Assess clients for possible diagnosis of learning disabilities.
    > Present clinical as well as assessment-related cases during case
      conference.

Practicum Student
The Concept School, Westtown, PA
October 2001-May 2002
Supervisor: Dr. Carol Tucker

    > Interview and counsel individual students.
    > Lead college preparation group for 11th and 12th grade students.
    > Assess students for possible diagnoses when presented by the
      administration.

NON-CLINICAL EMPLOYMENT

Reduced Class-Size/Early Balanced Literacy Intern Teacher
Philadelphia School District, Philadelphia, PA
September 1999-June 2001

    > Collaborate with veteran kindergarten and first grade teachers to
      develop and implement respective curricula at the H.R. Edmunds
      elementary school.

AWARDS AND HONORS

President's Scholar, Temple University, Spring 1999.
Psychology Prize, Temple University, Spring 1999.
Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, Temple University, Spring 1999.
Inducted into Golden Key National Honors Society, Temple University, Fall
1998.

MEMBERSHIPS

American Psychological Association

REFERENCES

|Lou Cataldo, M.A.                 |(484) 454-8700                    |
|Bret Boyer, Ph.D.                 |(610) 499-1221                    |
|Michael Aquila, Psy.D.            |(215) 291-5121                    |


PRESCREEN INFORMATION 
(Where Q is question, ANS is answer and SC is score)
Q1	Have you ever been employed at the University of Michigan?
ANS	No
SC	1
Q2	Please enter your UMID number if known, otherwise enter &quot;none&quot;.
ANS	none
SC	0
Q3	Are you currently eligible to work in the United States of America?
ANS	Yes
SC	1
Q4	Will you now or in the future require University of Michigan visa sponsorship for continued employment in the USA?
ANS	No
SC	1
Q5	Are you aware of any potential conflicts of commitment (such as an outside job you would maintain if hired) or conflicts of interest (such as a current contract you hold with the University)?
ANS	No
SC	1
Q6	If you answered &quot;YES&quot; to the previous question, please note any information regarding the conflicts of which the University should be aware. Otherwise enter &quot;none&quot;.
ANS	none
SC	0
Q7	Are you aware of any relatives working in the department for which you are applying?  If so, please note the name and relationship of the relative, otherwise type &quot;none&quot;.
ANS	none
SC	0
Q1	Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony?
ANS	No
SC	1
Q2	Do you have any felony charges pending?
ANS	No
SC	1
Q3	If you answered &quot;YES&quot; to either of the previous questions, please provide dates, places, charges and disposition (outcome) of all convictions.  If you answered &quot;NO&quot;,enter &quot;none.                   

NOTE:  A yes response does not automatically disqualify a job applicant from further consideration.  Each applicant is evaluated individually based on a number of factors including the nature of the crime, how long ago the crime and/or release from incarceration occured, whether a sufficient work record has been established since the crime and/or release from incarceration and the position applied for.
ANS	none
SC	0
Q4	Do you certify that the information you are providing is true and accurate?
ANS	Yes
SC	1
[ TOTAL SCORE :7]
RESULT : PASSED 
