Mona Darvishi
Houston
Summary
Experienced with developing tailored lesson plans to meet individual student needs. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to enhance learning experiences and facilitate subject comprehension. Strong understanding of classroom management and effective communication techniques.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tutor
Clark High School Tutoring Program
09.2025 - Current
- Tutoring students in Algebra, Chemistry, and Physics twice weekly.
- Helped students learn the importance of time management.
- Created study guides and lesson plans.
Shadowing
Corazon Clinic
09.2025 - Current
- Managed over 10 patient intakes.
- Gained hands-on understanding of patient care and clinic workflow through observation of physicians and operations.
- Coordinated patient schedules while managing appointment reminders for efficiency.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of clinical workspaces and supplies to enhance operational effectiveness.
Member
American Chemical Society
09.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with professors, presented lab opportunities, and learned from guest speakers.
Volunteer
Special Reach Inc.
12.2023 - Current
- Organized community events to promote awareness of developmental disabilities.
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
- Support children with special needs through recreational programs on Friday evenings.
Volunteer
Pre-Med Society at UTSA
01.2023 - Current
- Dedicated over 450 hours to community and campus service initiatives.
- Engaged with guest speakers to gain valuable insights.
- Identified numerous volunteer opportunities to support local community efforts.
- Participated in Ronald McDonald House, Taking it to the streets, Cibolo garden, DoSeum, DSASTX Walk & Stroll, Friday Night with Good Samaritan, Habitat for Humanity, Food bank, and Monarch Festival.
Intern
University General Hospital of Heraklion, Crete, Greece
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Supported medical staff while observing hospital procedures to enhance operational understanding.
- Acquired hands-on experience in patient care and hospital operations through active participation.
- Gained hundreds of clinical hours
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Coach
Ice at the Galleria
12.2017 - 12.2020
- Instructed students of all ages on skating techniques and safety practices.
- Mentored students, fostering leadership and communication skills development.
- Organized training sessions to enhance technique, agility, and strength.
- Guided participants in skill development to achieve personal goals.
- Communicated with parents, administrators, and coaches about team activities and concerns.
Shadowing
Memorial Hermann & Methodist Hospitals
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Monitored physicians across diverse specialties to acquire insights into medical careers and patient care
Volunteer
Tanglewood Animal Hospital
12.2015 - 01.2017
- Assisted in animal care, cleaning, and patient intake processes.
Education
Bachelor's - Microbiology & Immunology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
1 UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 7824905-2026
High School Diploma -
Michael E. DeBakey High School For Health Professions
Houston, TX05-2021
Skills
- Patient care and empathy
- Medical terminology
- Coaching and mentoring
- Peer tutoring
- Growth mindset
- Time management and organization
- Team collaboration
- Patience and empathy
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Phlebotomy Certified
- Medical Assistant Certification (in progress)
- HIPAA Certified
Volunteer Experience
- Pre-Med Society at UTSA, 01/2022, Present, Contributed 450+ hours to community and campus service initiatives.
- Special Reach Inc., 01/2024, Present, Support children with special needs through recreational programs on Friday evenings.
- Clark High School Tutoring Program, 10/2025, Present, Tutoring students in Algebra, Chemistry, and Physics twice weekly.
- Tanglewood Animal Hospital, 01/2016, 12/2018, Assisted in animal care, cleaning, and patient intake processes.
- American Chemical Society, 01/2022, 12/2023, Connected with professors offering lab positions and learned from guest speakers.
Shadowing
- Memorial Hermann & Methodist Hospitals, 08/2018, 05/2020, Houston, TX, Observed physicians across multiple specialties to gain insight into medical careers and patient care.
- Corazon Clinic, 08/2024, 08/2024, San Antonio, TX, Observed physicians and clinic operations to gain hands-on understanding of patient care and clinic workflow.
Timeline
Tutor
Clark High School Tutoring Program
09.2025 - Current
Shadowing
Corazon Clinic
09.2025 - Current
Member
American Chemical Society
09.2025 - Current
Intern
University General Hospital of Heraklion, Crete, Greece
05.2024 - 06.2024
Volunteer
Special Reach Inc.
12.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Pre-Med Society at UTSA
01.2023 - Current
Coach
Ice at the Galleria
12.2017 - 12.2020
Shadowing
Memorial Hermann & Methodist Hospitals
12.2017 - 12.2019
Volunteer
Tanglewood Animal Hospital
12.2015 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Michael E. DeBakey High School For Health Professions
Bachelor's - Microbiology & Immunology
The University of Texas At San Antonio