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MEHRNAZ AHRAR

Walnut Creek,CA

Summary

A passionate educator dedicated to delivering specialized instruction tailored to individual students need. Committed to continued improvement in adaptive teacher training involving disability-inclusive principles and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) implementation with a common goal of empowering students with diverse learning needs.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Education Researcher

UNICEF
South Asia, Remote
07.2023 - Current
  • Worked closely with UNICEF Digital Education team to build a digital education platform offering a personalized digital learning experience to students focused on diverse learners
  • Used evidence-based practice and data-based decision making to create free open access educational materials
  • Communicated findings to clients using multimedia, narrative writing and presentation skills to tell informative and compelling stories.
  • Utilized advanced analytics tools such as SAS, SPSS, Excel PowerPoint, to manipulate large volumes of structured and unstructured data sets.
  • Adapted general research methodologies to meet project-specific requirements.
  • Conducted literature reviews and synthesized research to identify gaps in knowledge and inform project objectives.

Math & Science Educator

Iran's Ministry of Education (EEO)
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Developed and submitted a grant proposal in support of a regional mapping study on disability and gender education in Iran
  • Worked closely with local tribal leaders to establish a common ground on the need for disability-inclusive education and was granted access to work with children and educators directly
  • Developed student specific lesson plans in STEM for 8 neuro-diverse student that included 1on1 instruction three times a week
  • Organized meetings with parents, community members, and educators to discuss the use of strategic partnership and active community participation in order to advocate for equity in education delivery
  • Assisted in modifying the math and science curricula to include fundamental building blocks for disability-inclusive education such as support systems for children with special needs and inclusive curricula

Education

MBA - Data Mining & Quantitative Visualizations

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
09-2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
05-2017

CBEST

CA Department of Education
Sacramento, CA
03-2020

Micro-credential - Professional Learning Development

Childhood Education International
Online
12-2023

Skills

  • An experienced STEM ( science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) educator of 12 years with a proven track record of success working with students of all age groups and socio-economic backgrounds
  • Practice a multi-sensory approach to content delivery with special attention to the unique learning needs of each student student meeting each individual students unique learning needs For example, if a student has a hard time planning and staying organized, I would introduce them specific mobile calendar apps that would be easy and fun for them to use
  • Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies to tailor the preexisting curriculum to suit individual learning styles
  • Highly skilled in verbal and communication skills with a proven track record of quickly establishing rapport with students, coworkers, and parents
  • Passionate about using technological tools to empower student learning (Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google Drive, Database/ CMS program (Salesforce)
  • Experienced in providing academic, mental health, and career advising to middle and high school students

REFERENCES

Sana Siddiqui Faisal ( mom) 

Mathematics student Aleena 

925-915-2300

Laura Smith ( mom - both daughters)

AP Biology student Maddie

925-408-2970

Santa Chowdhury ( mom )

Ap Biology / AP Calculus / College Advising for Shrini

santa.chow@gmail.com

Timeline

Education Researcher

UNICEF
07.2023 - Current

Math & Science Educator

Iran's Ministry of Education (EEO)
01.2023 - 06.2023

MBA - Data Mining & Quantitative Visualizations

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of California, Berkeley

CBEST

CA Department of Education

Micro-credential - Professional Learning Development

Childhood Education International

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