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Maryam Yekta

Boulder,CO

Summary

Accomplished educator with a strong foundation in mathematics and electronics engineering, combined with extensive international experience in teaching and mentoring students across various levels. Skilled in coaching students from different grades to excel in national and international math competitions, consistently leading teams to top-tier performances. Expert in tailoring instruction to diverse student abilities, from foundational concepts to advanced problem-solving, while seamlessly integrating engineering principles into mathematics education. Dedicated to cultivating a deep understanding and passion for mathematics, guiding students at all levels toward academic excellence and competitive success. Eager to contribute my multifaceted expertise and innovative teaching strategies as a lecturer in a university’s mathematics department.

Work History

Advanced Math Teacher & Math Competition Coach

Wukong School of Education
Remote
2020 - Current
  • Delivered advanced mathematics instruction to an international student body across levels, from elementary to high school, focusing on enhancing higher-order thinking skills and deep mathematical understanding.
  • Led math competition teams to significant achievements, consistently securing top ranks at both national and international levels.
  • Developed targeted strategies and coaching techniques that significantly enhanced student performance and garnered recognition in prestigious math contests.
  • Fostered a stimulating learning environment that promoted curiosity and rigorous academic inquiry.

Math Competition Coach

Summit Charter Middle School
Boulder, Colorado
2021 - Current

Math Competition Coach
Summit Middle School, Boulder, Colorado
[Start Date] - Present

  • Coached students to high achievements in prestigious competitions, including AMC, Mathcounts, and UNC, among others.
  • Designed and implemented comprehensive course materials that enhanced student preparation and performance in national and international math contests.
  • Initiated and led innovative teaching strategies, significantly boosting student engagement and success rates.

Math Competition Coach

Bear Creek Elementary School
Boulder, CO
2018 - 2021
  • Guided young students to high achievements in Math Olympiads and other competitions.
  • Developed specialized training programs to enhance problem-solving skills and mathematical intuition among elementary school participants.
  • Fostered an enthusiastic and nurturing environment that boosted success in competitive mathematics.

Researcher

Renewable & Sustainable Energy Institute, CU
Boulder, CO
2018 - 2020
  • Conducted detailed electron microscopy analysis of various materials to advance research in renewable and sustainable energy solutions.
  • Collaborated with a team of researchers to interpret microscopy data, contributing to the development of innovative materials with enhanced energy efficiencies.

Math and Science Tutor

Private Practice
Houston, TX
2015 - 2018
  • Delivered tailored tutoring sessions in mathematics and science to students across various grade levels, significantly boosting their academic performance and comprehension.
  • Adapted teaching methods to individual learning styles and educational needs, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of complex topics.
  • Assisted with exam preparation, leading to notable score improvements.

College Math & Science Tutor

Private Practice
Copenhagen, Denmark
2010 - 2015
  • Provided tailored math and science tutoring to international students in Denmark
  • Developed customized lesson plans to meet the diverse academic needs of students from various educational backgrounds.

Student Affairs Advisor

Iran's Ministry of Science Section
London, UK
2008 - 2010
  • Provided comprehensive support and guidance to Iranian university students in the UK, facilitating their academic and personal adjustment to the new environment.
  • Organized and coordinated educational workshops and seminars to enhance the students' experiences and success abroad.
  • Served as a liaison between students and educational institutions, ensuring smooth communication and timely resolution of academic and administrative issues.

Teaching Assistant

King Ecgbert Secondary School
Sheffield, UK
2007 - 2008
  • Assisted in math instruction, supported lead teachers, and enhanced student engagement and understanding.
  • Provided individual student assistance, improving grasp of key concepts.
  • Helped grade assignments and tests, aiding classroom management and organization.

Math and Science Tutor

Private Practice
South Yorkshire And Derbyshire, UK
2007 - 2008
  • Provided math and science tutoring to students from elementary through high school, fostering enhanced academic achievement.

Electronics Engineer

Tosan Varna Paint & Chemical Co.
Tehran, Iran
2002 - 2007
  • Designed, maintained and optimized electronic systems and components, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability.

Part Time Math Teacher

Alborz High School
Karaj, Iran
1998 - 2002
  • Instructed 11th and 12th-grade students in mathematics at a high-performing school.
  • Prepared students rigorously for college entrance exams, focusing on advanced problem-solving techniques and exam strategies.

University Entrance Exam Preparation Specialist

Private Practice
Tehran, Iran
1998 - 2007
  • Guided students through rigorous preparation for university entrance exams, with a focus on enhancing problem-solving skills and mastering exam techniques.
  • Achieved high success rates, with students gaining admission to top universities.

Education

MSc - Photonics Engineering

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Lyngby, Denmark
06.2015

BSc - Electrical Engineering (Electronics)

University of Tehran, Shahid Beheshti (SBU)
Tehran, Iran
06-2002

Diploma - Mathematics and Physics

Farzanegan, NODET (National Organization for Developing the exceptional talents)
Rasht, Iran

Honorsandawards

  • 2012, Danish Government Scholarship for Highly qualified non-EU/EEA students
  • 2002, Recognition for the best undergraduate thesis, “Security in Smart Cards” under the supervision of Prof. Shahhosseini
  • 1998, Ranked 206th, National Entrance Exam of Iranian Universities, highly competitive with nearly 1000,000 participants
  • 1998, Ranked 1st , Achieving the highest GPA among all the A-Level students of the province, GPA:19.63/20

Publications

  • Towards quantitative electrostatic potential mapping of working semiconductor devices using off-axis electron holography, S. Yazdi, T. Kasama, M. Beleggia, M. S. Yekta, D.W. McComb, A. C. Twitchett-Harrison, R. E. Dunun-Borkowski, Ultramicroscopy, 10.1016/j.ultramic.2014.12.012
  • Electron-beam-induced-damage reduces dopant potentials measured using electron holography, S. Yazdi, M. S. Yekta, A. Berg, T. Kasama, K. Yvind, M. Beleggia, R. E. Dunin-Borkowski, J. B. Wagner, Under preparation for Phys. Rev. Lett.
  • Electron beam damage effects on p-n dopant junction potentials measured by off-axis electron holography, M. S. Yekta, S. Yazdi, M. Beleggia, K. Yvind, T. Kasama, R. E. Dunin-Borkowski, J. B. Wagner, Microscopy of Semiconducting Materials (MSM) conference 2015, 03/29/2015 - 04/02/2015, Cambridge, UK

References

  • Joseph Gutierrez, Assistant Principal, Summit Charter Middle School, Boulder, Colorado, USA, joseph.gutierrez@bvsd.org
  • Prof. Sadegh Yazdi, Associate Professor, Renewable & Sustainable Energy Institute, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, USA, sadegh.yazdi@colorado.edu
  • Prof. Azadeh Bolhari, Associate Teaching Professor, Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, USA, Azadeh.Bolhari@colorado.edu

Languages

Native, Fluent, Moderate

Language Skills

English
Full Professional
Persian
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Limited
Danish
Elementary

Accomplishments

  • Recognized by the Mathematics Association of America (MAA) for Successfully Coaching a Student Who Won the Maryam Mirzakhani Award | 2024
  • Recognized by the Mathematics Association of America (MAA) for Successfully Coaching a Student Who Won the Young Women in Mathematics Award | 2023 and 2024
  • Recognized by the Mathematics Association of America (MAA) for Successfully Coaching a Student Who Won the D.E. Shaw Group Award | 2023
  • Recipient of "Outstanding Coach Award" by Colorado Math Awards Institute (CMA) | 2021, 2022, 2023
  • Recipient of Certificate of Achievement as Outstanding Coach by MathCounts Foundation | 2021, 2022, and 2023
  • Successfully Coaching students Who Won Distinguished Roll Of Honor Award and ranked among top 1% internationally in AMC8 | 2021, 2022, and 2023
  • Successfully Coaching a Student Who Won University of Northern Colorado Math Competition (UNC) | 2021
  • Coach of the Winning Team in Math Olympiad Tournament | 2020-21
  • Successfully coaching students who ranked among 1%-2% internationally in Math Olympiad | 2020-21
  • Danish Government Scholarship for Highly Qualified Non-EU/EEA Students
  • Recognition for Best Undergraduate Thesis: “Security in Smart Cards” under the supervision of Prof. Shahhosseini
  • First Student in Scandinavia Accepted into the Highly Advanced Photonics Engineering Graduate Program
  • Ranked 206th in the National Entrance Exam of Iranian Universities, a highly competitive exam with nearly 1,000,000 participants

Computerskills

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Mathematica
  • MATLAB
  • COMSOL
  • Zoom, Microsoft Team, Google Meet, Google Classroom and Classin

Timeline

Advanced Math Teacher & Math Competition Coach

Wukong School of Education
2020 - Current

Math Competition Coach

Summit Charter Middle School
2021 - Current

Math Competition Coach

Bear Creek Elementary School
2018 - 2021

Researcher

Renewable & Sustainable Energy Institute, CU
2018 - 2020

Math and Science Tutor

Private Practice
2015 - 2018

College Math & Science Tutor

Private Practice
2010 - 2015

Student Affairs Advisor

Iran's Ministry of Science Section
2008 - 2010

Teaching Assistant

King Ecgbert Secondary School
2007 - 2008

Math and Science Tutor

Private Practice
2007 - 2008

Electronics Engineer

Tosan Varna Paint & Chemical Co.
2002 - 2007

Part Time Math Teacher

Alborz High School
1998 - 2002

University Entrance Exam Preparation Specialist

Private Practice
1998 - 2007

MSc - Photonics Engineering

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

BSc - Electrical Engineering (Electronics)

University of Tehran, Shahid Beheshti (SBU)

Diploma - Mathematics and Physics

Farzanegan, NODET (National Organization for Developing the exceptional talents)

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