Sajjad Kalanaky
Corvallis,OR
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Project Assistant
Hattie Redmond Women And Gender Center
01.2024 - Current
- Member of Feminist Advisory Network, which provides advising, resources, and support to students throughout the OSU campus;
- Member of Masculinity Explorations Initiative, which hosts bi-weekly meetings for students, programming events, marketing including social media management, recruitment, and providing support and resources to students;
- Provide resources, support, and other information to guests and students interested in learning more about the center;
- Assist in the organization and facilitation of events hosted by and at HRWGC;
- Work with other Cultural Center offices in event planning, recruitment, and outreach;
- Attend weekly 1:1 meetings and weekly all-staff meetings.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Oregon State University
09.2023 - Current
- Assist the instructor of record in creating and distributing course materials and considering students' comfort in the process;
- Ensure that the course materials are accessible and inclusive for varied learning styles and disability accommodations;
- Supervise the class and students for a better learning experience and provide immediate support and resources if needed;
- Hold weekly office hours to meet 1:1 with students and provide advice on assignments and classroom progress;
- Provide a safe, inclusive, respectful, and friendly learning space and ensure students are not subjected to bullying, harassment, or hateful comments.
English Instructor
Self-employed
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Private instruction in English for 30 students ranging in age from teenagers to senior citizens;
- Provided written, spoken, reading, and listening instruction from intermediate to advanced English;
- Developed curriculum from scratch.
Employee Relations Officer
SANATGARAN SHISHE AVIZHE Co.
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted in Creating and distributing guidelines and FAQ documents about company policies and ensuring that employees adhere to the company policy;
- Supported the management of disciplinary and grievance issues;
- Recruited new hires by preparing job descriptions, posting ads, and managing the hiring process;
- Ensured that all employees were organized and satisfied in their work environment;
- Communicated with staff about issues affecting their performance and assisted in performance management processes, including providing resources for further advice and support.
Education
Master of Arts - Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Shahid Beheshti University
Tehran, Iran02.2021
Skills
- Administrative Support
- Research Abilities
- Team Support
- Meeting Coordination
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Conflict Management
- Fast Learner
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
Volunteered for research and translation work on The Elements of Avicenna’s Physics, under the supervision of Dr. S.M. Hassan Ayatollahzadeh Shirazi, creating material for the course "Science and Civilization in Islam" for the Philosophy department at Shahid Beheshti University.
Timeline
Graduate Project Assistant
Hattie Redmond Women And Gender Center
01.2024 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Oregon State University
09.2023 - Current
English Instructor
Self-employed
08.2021 - 09.2023
Employee Relations Officer
SANATGARAN SHISHE AVIZHE Co.
04.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies
Oregon State University
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Shahid Beheshti University
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