Negar Hadian Haghighi
Orangevale
Summary
Dedicated and equity-minded Instructional Assistant with over four years of experience supporting English as a Second Language (ESL) programs and multicultural student populations in higher education. Skilled in tutoring, mentoring, and providing individualized and group academic assistance to help students strengthen their language proficiency and learning strategies. Experienced in coordinating instructional materials, maintaining accurate records, and utilizing multimedia tools to support language instruction. Committed to fostering inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environments that promote academic success for diverse learners.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant – ESL
American River College
01.2023 - Current
- Assist ESL faculty by tutoring students individually and in small groups to improve reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Provide instructional support in classroom and lab settings, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for second-language learners. Organize and maintain instructional materials, lab attendance records, and digital resources. Train and mentor student tutors, offering guidance on effective tutoring techniques and learning strategies. Support use of multimedia and computer-assisted language learning tools to enhance instruction.
Volunteer – Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente Hospital Foundation
06.2023 - Current
- Provide compassionate assistance to patients and families in a fast-paced medical environment. Support hospital staff with administrative and operational tasks to ensure efficient care delivery. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and strong communication skills with diverse populations.
ESL Center Tutor
American River College
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Tutored ESL students in grammar, pronunciation, and academic writing. Encouraged student confidence and independence through personalized learning plans. Collaborated with faculty to address student needs and learning goals.
ESL Assessment Student Helper
American River College
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted with student placement testing and data entry for ESL programs. Provided translation and interpretation support for multilingual students. Helped streamline assessment procedures to improve efficiency and communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CA12-2025
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
American River College
Sacramento, CA05.2023
Associate of Science - General Science
American River College
Sacramento, CA05.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Bella Vista High School
Fair Oaks, CA06.2020
Skills
- ESL Tutoring & Student Support,
- Cross-Cultural Communication,
- Classroom & Lab Assistance,
- Educational Technology (Canvas, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace),
- Record Keeping & Data Entry,
- Training & Mentoring Tutors
- , Multimedia Language Tools (Audio/Visual Setup, Software Use),
- Translation & Interpretation (English–Persian–Dari),
- Inclusive & Equity-Minded Teaching Practices
Certification
- Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT-1)
- Lab Technician Certification
LANGUAGES
Persian (Native), Dari (Highly Proficient), English (Highly Proficient)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Proven ability to build rapport with students and faculty in diverse academic settings. Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication. Committed to lifelong learning and educational equity.
Timeline
Volunteer – Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente Hospital Foundation
06.2023 - Current
Instructional Assistant – ESL
American River College
01.2023 - Current
ESL Center Tutor
American River College
08.2021 - 12.2023
ESL Assessment Student Helper
American River College
08.2021 - 12.2023
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
American River College
Associate of Science - General Science
American River College
High School Diploma - undefined
Bella Vista High School
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Sacramento State University
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