Kiana Hojabri
San Jose,CA
Summary
I am a Speech-Language Pathology major dedicated to supporting individuals with communication disorders across diverse populations. I believe communication is a fundamental human right and am passionate about helping people access the tools they need to express themselves and be understood. I am particularly interested in bilingualism within speech-language pathology and the importance of culturally and linguistically responsive care. I am continuing to build my knowledge and skills in empathy, critical thinking, and evidence-based approaches, and I hope to contribute to promoting equity and inclusion in communication services.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Adult Literacy Tutor (ABE) and (ESL)
San Jose Public Libraries
San Jose, USA
08.2025 - Current
- Adult Basic Education (ABE): Provide targeted grammar and writing instruction to English-speaking adults to improve daily-life and workplace communication.
- Workplace readiness: Teach practical writing skills for job applications, emails, forms, and workplace tasks.
- ESL family support: Tutor adult ESL learners and work with family groups to support children's language development and home literacy.
- Individualized instruction: Adapt lessons to each learner's literacy level, goals, and learning style.
- Progress monitoring: Track learner outcomes and prepare brief reports for program coordinators.
- Culturally responsive communication: Use patient, clear instruction and strategies that respect learners' backgrounds.
- Collaborative approach: Coordinate with library staff, program coordinators, and families to reinforce learning outside sessions.
Medical Coding Specialist
MBRC Billing
Campbell, USA
08.2023 - Current
- Organized and entered sensitive patient data with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Experience using medisoft, Ezderm and medical databases to verify, code, and maintain accurate digital records.
- Communicate with providers and billing departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure data integrity.
Conversation Club Volunteer
Cal State East Bay
Hayward, USA
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Participate in a social skills group intervention for adolescents and adults with autism, in collaboration with the College Link Program (CLP).
- Support a structured treatment program that increases participants' use of appropriate social communication skills in naturally occurring activities and settings.
- Participate in session activities including structured discussion, role-playing and problem-solving.
- Common targeted skills: interpreting non-verbal language; small talk; perspective-taking; hidden social rules in various settings; including others; disagreeing appropriately; tone and register; initiating and maintaining conversations; interviewing skills.
Shift Lead / Cashier
Rustic Bakery
Marin County, USA
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Oversaw store operations, trained new employees, and ensured excellent customer service.
- Managed transactions, resolved customer concerns, and coordinated team tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Education
B.A. - Speech-Language Pathology
California State University, East Bay
06.2028
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
West Valley College
General Education
College of Marin
Skills
- Effective communication
- Data management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Cultural competence
- Individualized instruction
- Student motivation
- Digital literacy
- Collaborative learning
Timeline
Conversation Club Volunteer
Cal State East Bay
01.2026 - 05.2026
Adult Literacy Tutor (ABE) and (ESL)
San Jose Public Libraries
08.2025 - Current
Medical Coding Specialist
MBRC Billing
08.2023 - Current
Shift Lead / Cashier
Rustic Bakery
08.2021 - 08.2023
B.A. - Speech-Language Pathology
California State University, East Bay
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
West Valley College
General Education
College of Marin