Salma Minoo
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated Mathematics student at UC San Diego with a minor in Education Studies. Passionate about teaching and mentorship of students, with experience in math education methodologies and classroom management. Fluent in English and Persian, excelling in collaboration and providing constructive educational feedback to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Tutor
University Of California San Diego
10.2025 - Current
- Worked as a classroom tutor under the guidance and supervision of a math teacher at a local 6-8 San Diego middle school, maintaining a consistent schedule of three days per week
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with a diverse group of students from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds
- Collaborated closely with my guide teacher to develop and implement instructional techniques tailored to each student's personal experiences and needs
- Gained real-world experience working with learners one-on-one and in larger groups, and developed strategies to teach math curriculum in a comprehensive and engaging manner
Student Volunteer
UCSD Food Cooperative
10.2023 - Current
- Supported operations at UCSD Food Cooperative, a student-run, non-hierarchical organization providing affordable vegan food options to members of the campus community
- Gained extensive experience in customer service, maintaining efficient service delivery, and contributing to a positive customer experience
- Adapted quickly in order to proficiently manage food handling and register duties during high-stress periods
In-Store Shopper
Whole Foods Market Inc
07.2024 - 11.2025
- Managed time effectively and worked efficiently to gather and prepare customer orders for delivery or in-store pickup within the allocated time
- Provided excellent customer service and assistance while managing all other job responsibilities during peak periods of increased activity
- Multitasked effectively and developed problem-solving skills when needing to balance multiple tasks at once
Instructional Assistant
University Of California San Diego
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted with the grading of student work in two university-level mathematics courses
- Worked in close communication with professors and TAs to complete all grading work in a timely and efficient manner
- Provided highly detailed and specific feedback on dozens of student assignments per week to help support course learning objectives
PAL Program Volunteer
University Of California San Diego
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Served as an academic mentor for students at a local elementary school classroom under the UCSD Partners at Learning (PAL) program
- Supported my guide teacher with daily classroom activities and served as an additional support source for a diverse group of students
- Learned firsthand the variety of challenges elementary school aged learners face, as well as the proper social-emotionally responsive learning strategies to best support and engage students
Teacher's Assistant
Roshd School
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted the teacher of a first-grade Persian class in the preparation and delivery of engaging lessons to a group of students aged 6-8 years old
- Helped address the students’ educational needs within a healthy learning environment, contributing to their development and academic success
- Strengthened teaching and mentoring abilities through hands-on experience, particularly in guiding young learners toward achieving their academic potential
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA06-2026
Skills
- Fluent in English and Persian
- Teaching methodologies
- Mathematics education
- Time management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Working with students
- Peer mentoring
- Social-emotional learning
Timeline
Student Tutor
University Of California San Diego
10.2025 - Current
PAL Program Volunteer
University Of California San Diego
04.2025 - 06.2025
Instructional Assistant
University Of California San Diego
01.2025 - 08.2025
In-Store Shopper
Whole Foods Market Inc
07.2024 - 11.2025
Student Volunteer
UCSD Food Cooperative
10.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Roshd School
09.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of California, San Diego