Panteha S. Bazyar
Concord,CA
Summary
As a senior at Northgate High School, I am an active member of my community through means of service and activism. I hope to broaden my knowledge on crucial topics such as American and international public policy, government, history, and politics.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and Executive Director
Equitable Opportunities For All
San Francisco Bay Area
10.2023 - Current
- Leads Equitable Opportunities For All (EOFA), a student-led organization focused on integrating cultural awareness, human rights, and community engagement to advance equity.
Center Assistant
Kumon North America
Walnut Creek, CA
12.2022 - Current
- Serves as a center assistant by teaching students PK-12 fundamental math, reading, and writing skills.
- Has received ten certifications from KU OnDemand, which prepares an assistant on how to appropriately educate each age/learning group at Kumon.
Campaign Volunteer
Edi Birsan for City Council
Concord, CA
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted with campaign efforts to re-elect Concord Mayor Edi Birsan to the Concord City Council during the November 2024 election.
Intern (City of Concord, CA)
Vice Mayor (later Mayor) Edi Birsan
Concord, CA
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Served as an intern for Vice Mayor/Mayor Edi Birsan of Concord, CA, during the months of June 2023 to December 2024.
- During this time, daily tasks included reviewing City Council agendas, discussing them in depth, and participating in various community and civic efforts, while regularly attending City Council meetings alongside the vice mayor.
Education
High School Diploma (Expected in 5/2026) - true
Northgate High School
Walnut Creek, CASkills
Piano Playing
Classically trained pianist with 11 years of private instruction, technical proficiency, sight-reading, and performance experience
Editorial Leadership, Project Commissioning, Community Outreach, Analytical Writing
Volunteer Experience
Teen and Parent Service Society (TAPS) of Walnut Creek:
- Co-President (2024-2026)
- Member (2023-2026)
Library of Congress "By the People"
- Transcription Volunteer (2025-2026)
- Has transcribed over 250 complete document sets, primarily focusing on the works of U.S. Walt Whitman, as well as the correspondences of former U.S. Presidents James A. Garfield and Theodore Roosevelt.
Walnut Creek Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
- Co-Chair, Advocacy Committee (2024-present)
- Inaugural TAB member; promoted teen engagement by supporting library programs and co-organizing a community blood drive with 30+ local donors.
Contra Costa County Library (CCCL) Summer Reading Program Volunteer
- Successfully registered 400+ families (during the summers of 2024 and 2025) for the countywide Summer Reading Program, helping expand youth literacy and community engagement.
Languages
- Persian, Native speaker
- Spanish, Working knowledge
Accomplishments
National Honors Society (Lifetime Member)
Timeline
Campaign Volunteer
Edi Birsan for City Council
07.2024 - 11.2024
Founder and Executive Director
Equitable Opportunities For All
10.2023 - Current
Intern (City of Concord, CA)
Vice Mayor (later Mayor) Edi Birsan
06.2023 - 01.2024
Center Assistant
Kumon North America
12.2022 - Current
High School Diploma (Expected in 5/2026) - true
Northgate High School