Conducted three weekly group sessions to facilitate active learning and simplify complex concepts (e.g. colligative properties, acids and bases, organic synthesis) for students
Facilitated discussions with students to improve their understanding of chemistry concepts to enhance confidence in general and organic chemistry while improving their study methods
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II DISCUSSION LEARNING ASSISTANT
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UMBC
Baltimore
09.2023 - 01.2024
Assisted one of the general chemistry professors twice a week during discussion periods, explaining concepts, and aiding students with discussion assignments
UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT
Department of Biological Sciences, UMBC
Catonsville
09.2025 - 05.2026
Facilitated discussion sections and assisted students with learning materials pertaining to the class
Education
Master of Science - Applied Molecular Biology
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
05-2027
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biological Sciences
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Catonsville
05-2026
Skills
Laboratory procedures
Experimental design
Data analysis
Student mentoring
Personal Information
Applied Molecular Biology Master's student
Accomplishments
Obtained placement in UMBC's President's List award for 5 consecutive semesters
Obtained placement in UMBC's Dean's List awards for 5 consecutive semesters
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Persian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT
Department of Biological Sciences, UMBC
09.2025 - 05.2026
CHEMISTRY TUTOR
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UMBC
01.2024 - Current
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II DISCUSSION LEARNING ASSISTANT