Mahtab Rafiei
Menlo Park,CA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Mvla
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Farsi teacher
Children of Bisheh
08.2018 - 01.2024
- Farsi teacher, Children of Bisheh, Palo Alto, California
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Teacher
Bisheh
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Product design,Herbert Hoover School, Palo Alto, Californa
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Teacher
Bisheh
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Arcitecture, Ohlone school, Menlo Park,California
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Teacher
Bisheh
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Book illustrations,Nueva school, Hillsbrogh, California
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Teacher
Piedmont Hill Montessory Academy
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
Teacher
Dana Farsi school
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Farsi teaching, Dana Farsi school, Redwood city
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Teacher
Mad Science
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Chemistry, Mad science Program, Menlo Park, california, 94025
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Teller
Wells Fargo bank
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Teller at Wells Fargo bank, Menlo park, California 94025
- Enhanced branch security through vigilant monitoring of suspicious activities and timely reporting to supervisors.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate transaction processing.
- Developed strong relationships with customers through exceptional service, fostering loyalty and trust.
Trader joe's crew member
Trader Joe's
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Trader joe's crew member, Menlo Park, California, 94025
- Maintained high-quality food preparation standards, adhering to company guidelines for safety and cleanliness.
- Collaborated with fellow crew members for seamless shift transitions, ensuring smooth operations throughout the day.
Editor
Behnam Dahesh pour cancer charity Magazin
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Editor of Behnam Dahesh pour cancer charity Magazin
- Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.
- Improved overall readability of documents by reorganizing content and eliminating redundant information.
Editor and researcher
Academy of Persian Language and Literature
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Editor and researcher for Academy of Persian Language and Literature, Editor of First to Fourth grade Tehran, Iran
Research Associate
Stanford University – Department of African Middle Eastern Languages and Literature
06.2014 - 11.2014
- Research Associate, Stanford University – Department of African Middle Eastern Languages and Literature , Palo Alto ,CA
Education
Certificate - Editing
Institute for Humanities and Cultural studies
Tehran, IranNo Degree - Early Childhood Education
Canada College
Redwood City, CA05.2024
Certificate - Encyclopedia writing
Institute for Humanities and Cultural studies
Tehran, Iran05.2017
Certificate - Textural criticism
Institute for Humanities and Cultural studies
Tehran, Iran10.2016
Certificate - مرجع شناسی / marja' shenasi
Institute for Humanities and Cultural studies
Tehran, Iran05.2016
MA - Farsi Language and Literature with a concentration on Persian Poetry and Prose
Shahid Beheshti University
Tehran, Iran03.2014
Certificate - Mananichaean Language and script
Institute for Humanities and Cultural studies
Tehran, Iran12.2012
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Group Learning Mechanics
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Classroom Management
- Learning Strategies
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Curriculum Development
- Fluent in Farsi
- Motivating Students
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Time management
- Feedback implementation
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Multicultural awareness
- Parent-teacher communication
- Online Teaching
- Student Support
- Documentation and Reporting
- Progress Tracking
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Delivering Presentations
- Strong Work Ethic
- Research Planning
Languages
Arabic
Limited Working
Persian
Full Professional
publications
خاطرات مرد قلب پنجره ای، مجموعه داستان کوتاه، شیراز 1402
وقتی درخت بودم، مجموعه شعر، تهران، 1397
پروازهای خیالی، مجموعه شعر، تهران، 1390
Timeline
Teacher
Bisheh
09.2022 - 12.2022
Teacher
Mvla
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
Bisheh
08.2022 - 12.2022
Teacher
Bisheh
02.2022 - 06.2023
Teacher
Piedmont Hill Montessory Academy
08.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher
Mad Science
04.2021 - 06.2021
Teacher
Dana Farsi school
01.2020 - 01.2022
Teller
Wells Fargo bank
01.2019 - 03.2020
Farsi teacher
Children of Bisheh
08.2018 - 01.2024
Trader joe's crew member
Trader Joe's
08.2018 - 01.2019
Editor
Behnam Dahesh pour cancer charity Magazin
07.2017 - 12.2017
Editor and researcher
Academy of Persian Language and Literature
01.2016 - 01.2017
Research Associate
Stanford University – Department of African Middle Eastern Languages and Literature
06.2014 - 11.2014
Certificate - Editing
Institute for Humanities and Cultural studies
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Canada College
Certificate - Encyclopedia writing
Institute for Humanities and Cultural studies
Certificate - Textural criticism
Institute for Humanities and Cultural studies
Certificate - مرجع شناسی / marja' shenasi
Institute for Humanities and Cultural studies
MA - Farsi Language and Literature with a concentration on Persian Poetry and Prose
Shahid Beheshti University
Certificate - Mananichaean Language and script
Institute for Humanities and Cultural studies
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