Sepedeh Ariana Naghibi
Lomita,CA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on enhancing student strengths and confidence through structured routines and reliable support. Demonstrates a strong understanding of curriculum and individualized instruction, collaborating effectively with educators to promote student success. Passionate about implementing data-driven teaching strategies to drive meaningful improvements in student performance. Committed to further developing skills while pursuing a Mild to Moderate Support Needs Credential.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
RSP- Special Education Assistant
Point Vicente Elementary
Palos Verdes, USA
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to develop modifications to lesson plans based on the individual needs of each student.
- Instructed students in basic academic skills such as reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
- Provided instruction to individual or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by a teacher.
- Developed creative activities designed to engage all levels of learners within the classroom setting.
Assistant Manager
1502 PCH, LLC & 133-137 Marshal, LLC
Lomita, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Oversaw comprehensive property management operations within the LLC, including drafting and managing lease agreements, issuing tenant notices, and ensuring timely communication.
- Streamlined administrative processes by organizing and digitizing all paperwork for improved efficiency.
- Conducted regular property inspections to ensure optimal conditions and compliance with maintenance standards.
Research Assistant
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, USA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Mentored high school students while conducting simulations to study nanomagnets with different shapes, sizes, and thicknesses.
- Collected and analyzed data to create visual phase diagrams and run simulations, helping students understand magnetic properties.
- This experience enhanced my skills in collecting and interpreting data, which I can apply to support students' learning and academic progress in the future.
Student Volunteer- Teacher Aid
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, USA
10.2018 - 05.2019
- I gained hands-on classroom experience under the guidance of a mentor teacher.
- My responsibilities included leading portions of class instruction, providing targeted support to students in small group settings, and collaborating with my mentor to design and implement lesson plans.
- This opportunity allowed me to develop practical teaching skills, and build a strong foundation in classroom management and instructional strategies.
Mathematics Tutor
El Camino College
Torrance, USA
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Provided individualized instruction to students in mathematics topics such as algebra, geometry, and calculus.
- Adapted teaching methods to cater to individual learning styles.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions for students who needed extra assistance with mathematics topics.
- Explained difficult mathematical concepts using visual aids, manipulatives, and other interactive tools.
Intern
Semiconductor Research Corporation
06.2017 - 08.2017
- As a research intern, I worked with semiconducting thin films and learned about their properties.
- Performed analysis of CVD-grown materials using Raman spectroscopy and electrical measurement techniques.
- Studied how the materials changed phases after being heated, helping to understand their behavior and potential applications.
Education
EDUCATION SPECIALIST CRIDENTIAL - Mild/Moderate Support Needs
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS
05.2026
MASTER’S DEGREE - Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems and Power
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
12.2024
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - Applied Physics, Concentration in Engineering Physics
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
03.2021
Skills
- Organization
- Individual instruction
- Progress monitoring
- IEP implementation
- Teacher support
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Technology-based strategies
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Teamwork
- Patience
- Enthusiasm
- Engagement
- Explaining complex concepts
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Virtual meetings
- WebEx
- Zoom
- Google Hangouts
- Using media equipment
- C
- MatLAB
- SolidWorks
- Python
- Sonday System
- Read Naturally
- Math in Focus
- Dibbles
References
- Marta Jevenois-Richardson, Principal at Point Vicente Elementary, jevenoism@pvpusd.net
- Professor Velveth Klee, Prof at Los Angeles Trade Tech, kleev@lattc.edu
- Pilar O’Cadiz, Educational Program Director, University of California, Los Angeles, +1(714) 465-6242
Publications
Chemical Vapor Deposition Growth of Few-Layer MoTe2 in the 2H, 1T′, and 1T Phases: Tunable Properties of MoTe2 Films, Empante, T. A., Zhou, Y., Klee, V., Nguyen, A. E., Lu, I.-H., Valentin, M. D., Alvillar, S. A. N., Preciado, E., Berges, A. J., Merida, C.S., ACS Nano, 2017, 11, 900–905
Accomplishments
- PTA Honorary Service Award-April 2024
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Persian
Limited
Timeline
RSP- Special Education Assistant
Point Vicente Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager
1502 PCH, LLC & 133-137 Marshal, LLC
01.2020 - Current
Research Assistant
University of California, Los Angeles
06.2019 - 08.2019
Student Volunteer- Teacher Aid
University of California, Irvine
10.2018 - 05.2019
Mathematics Tutor
El Camino College
01.2018 - 05.2018
Intern
Semiconductor Research Corporation
06.2017 - 08.2017
EDUCATION SPECIALIST CRIDENTIAL - Mild/Moderate Support Needs
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS
MASTER’S DEGREE - Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems and Power
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - Applied Physics, Concentration in Engineering Physics
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
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