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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
FARANAZ MEHANIAN

FARANAZ MEHANIAN

Orinda,CA

Summary

Experienced educator with a strong background in online instruction and curriculum development at Houston Community College and other institutions. Expertise in language assessment and enhancing student engagement through effective communication and cultural sensitivity. Dedicated to maintaining educational standards while providing exceptional support and service to students.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Online ESL Teaching & Other Part-time Positions

Self Employed Services
East Bay, CA
02.2016 - Current
  • Delivered ESL courses online to international students, enhancing language proficiency in conversation, reading, and writing.
  • Facilitated engaging discussions focused on English grammar to improve student understanding.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to retain existing clients and attract new prospects.

English/Farsi Interpreter

Language Line Solution (Fluent)
Houston, USA
03.2013 - Current
  • Interpreting English/Farsi for immigrants with medical and social enterprises (This job started in Houston, TX and continued to California until present time).
  • Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Maintained confidentiality at all times during the interpretation process as per professional standards.
  • Exhibited a high level of accuracy and attention to detail when interpreting complex technical, legal and medical terminology.

Field Representative (Part-Time)

State of California (U.S.Census Bureau)
Orinda, CA
02.2020 - 12.2024
  • Conducted in-person and telephone interviews to gather demographic and economic data for surveys.
  • Ensured adherence to survey protocols, resulting in accurate data collection.
  • Managed schedules and travel logistics within assigned regions to achieve data collection goals.

Election Worker (Part-Time)

Contra Costa County Election Office
, CA
09.2016 - 09.2024
  • Greeted voters upon arrival and provided necessary voting materials.
  • Inspected equipment prior to use, ensuring accuracy and functionality.
  • Confirmed that each voter cast a ballot only once before leaving polling place.
  • Facilitated communication between election officials and poll workers throughout the day.
  • Proofread documents to ensure accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.
  • Located and retrieved files while assisting public with general inquiries.
  • Maintained current knowledge of federal and state election laws and regulations.

Adjunct Faculty Member

Houston Community College & Bilingual Education Institute
Houston, USA
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Taught grammar, reading, writing and conversational English, to cohorts of international (ESL) students, providing instruction to up to 400 undergraduates.
  • Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
  • Organized lectures, discussions, demonstrations, laboratory work, field trips, workshops, research projects to facilitate student learning.

Adjunct Faculty Member

Xiamen Institute of Tech at Huaqiao Univ. & Liaoning Univ. of Tech
Republic Of China
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Taught grammar, reading, writing and conversational English, to cohorts of international (ESL) students, providing instruction to up to 500 graduates.
  • Adapted instructional methods to meet individual student needs
  • Prepared lectures, assignments, tests, and supplementary materials for classes.
  • Facilitated class discussions by posing thought-provoking questions to encourage critical thinking skills.
  • Promoted conversational fluency through interactive methods, including organizing field trips and facilitating student associations.

Program/Site Director

Head Start Preschools Of California
Los Angeles & San Francisco, USA
01.2002 - 01.2010
  • Oversaw the management and daily operations of multiple preschool and kindergarten sites across Southern and Northern California, serving a combined student population of over 600 children aged 2–5.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental resources and deliverables to support program goals, ensure curriculum alignment, and meet developmental benchmarks.
  • Supervised and trained teaching and administrative staff to uphold high standards of instruction and care.
  • Ensured full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as adherence to accreditation and licensing standards.
  • Led site operations to maintain a safe, structured, and enriching environment that fostered early childhood development and learning.

Education

120-hour Advanced TEFL Certificate - English

Upskill Academy, London, England
10.2022

Director Certificate - Early Childhood Education (AECE)

Diablo Valley College, Concord, CA
05.2009

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Saint Joseph's Haub School of Business, Philadelphia, PA
05.1992

Skills

Language assessment and curriculum development

  • Attention to detail
  • Cultural awareness
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Dependability
  • Customer service and interpersonal skills

Certification

  • 120 Hour Advanced TEFL Course
  • Teaching Credentials, program director

Timeline

Field Representative (Part-Time) - State of California (U.S.Census Bureau)
02.2020 - 12.2024
Election Worker (Part-Time) - Contra Costa County Election Office
09.2016 - 09.2024
Online ESL Teaching & Other Part-time Positions - Self Employed Services
02.2016 - Current
English/Farsi Interpreter - Language Line Solution (Fluent)
03.2013 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Member - Houston Community College & Bilingual Education Institute
01.2013 - 01.2016
Adjunct Faculty Member - Xiamen Institute of Tech at Huaqiao Univ. & Liaoning Univ. of Tech
01.2010 - 01.2013
Program/Site Director - Head Start Preschools Of California
01.2002 - 01.2010
Upskill Academy - 120-hour Advanced TEFL Certificate, English
Diablo Valley College - Director Certificate , Early Childhood Education (AECE)
Saint Joseph's Haub School of Business - MBA, Business Administration And Management

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