MONA KIANI

EDUCATION
University of California, San Diego: Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
Summer 2016
Dissertation:
Supporting At-Risk Students with Emotional Intelligence
Program:
Joint Doctorate Program with Cal State University San Marcos
GPA:
4.0
Activities:
Graduate Student Researcher for Department of Education Studies
Guest Lecturer for Special Education and Multi-cultural Curriculum, Teacher Education Program
Publication:
Teaching Student Independence Through Study Groups. Lambert Academic Publishing, 2016.
University of California, Los Angeles: M.Ed. in Secondary Mathematics
Qualifications: Mathematics Teaching Credential, CLAD, CSET Mathematics I, II, & III
Honors:
Jacoby Foundation Scholarship
Thesis:
Teaching Student Independence through Study Groups
Program:
Teacher Education Program, Center X, Social Justice Focus
GPA:
4.0
Activities:
UCLA Bahai Association (Vice President)

Spring 2009

University of California, Davis: B.S. in Managerial Economics

Honors:
Deans Honors List, Honors Program Housing
Programs:
Completed 1 year of undergraduate study at UCLA through intercampus visitor program
GPA:
Jr./Sr.: 3.5, Major: 3.4, Cumulative: 3.3
Activities:
Bahai Association (Childrens Class Liaison), Iranian Student Organization

Winter 2007

EXPERIENCE
The Preuss School at UCSD: Mathematics Teacher
2016-Present (San Diego, CA)
Taught Integrated Math I and II, Common Core aligned curriculum in an innovative way promoting social action
University of California, San Diego: Graduate Student Researcher
2015-2016 (San Diego, CA)
Worked directly under the director of the Teacher Education Program at UCSD
Used analytics to create and present reports to program administrators to enhance teaching and learning for the next generation
of educators
Invited and presented as guest lecturer for graduate level courses in special education and multi-cultural curriculum
High Tech High School: Mathematics Teacher
2014-2016 (San Diego, CA)
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Taught 10 grade math through Project Based Learning to a diverse group of students
Addressed needs of all students through highly inclusive and differentiated lessons at full-inclusion, no-tracking school
Created interdisciplinary projects with humanities, Spanish, and science courses
Designed and executed The Privilege Project where students learned about Privilege through probability and The Business
Project where students started their own start-up companies and pitched to a board of venture capitalists
Selected to serve on The Diversity Task Force and led organization-wide professional development on equity and inclusion
Led professional development school-wide on becoming an equity focused school and department-wide PD on teaching
mathematics for social justice
Winner of InspirED award from Yales Center for Emotional Intelligence and Facebook for InnerNet Connection Project
International School Nido de Aguilas: Mathematics Teacher
2011-2013 (Santiago, Chile)
Taught algebra 1 and geometry for grades 9-11 to EL students from over 15 countries with a focus of applying mathematics to
their lives outside the classroom (through various labs and cross-curricular projects)
Received highest ratings on year-end principal evaluations for fulfilling professional and departmental goals
Created supplemental geometry workbook with team of teachers aimed at integrating more complex algebra 1 concepts in the
geometry course, and incorporated IB math level technical papers as part of the geometry course
Served as lead math teacher for 9th grade transition team, meant to help new students adapt to academic and social
environment in the high school setting

Piloted innovative peer-tutoring support mechanisms via Facebook

Used smartboards, wiki, and other technologies to enhance courses and give students a hands-on experience
Incorporated the Harkness Method to make class more student-centered and inquiry-based
Coordinated week-long teacher development project, training 16 high school students to teach English in a rural village school
with limited resources (Week Without Walls 2011)
Led Amazon Jungle educational program for a group of 25 students (Week Without Walls 2012)
Provided after school weekly tutoring to students of all math levels

Wilson High School, LAUSD: Mathematics Teacher

2008-2011 (Los Angeles, CA)
Taught algebra 1 and geometry for grades 9-12 to inner-city, underprivileged, low performing high school students, with a
focus of culturally adapting curriculum for students of varying backgrounds and abilities
Improved student scores to achieve the highest class average on Algebra 1 District Assessment #1, and among top class
averages for other Algebra 1 District Assessments
Established the first student council for Agents of Change Small Learning Community, and served as lead teacher advisor
organizing community service projects and training officers to be leaders in the school and the community at large
Taught life skills, conflict resolution, college preparation, and community activism in Family Advocacy System class
Selected as lead teacher of the Professional Learning Community to create curriculum for the 10th grade Family Advocacy
System class, and led a group of teachers through the monthly curriculum and activities
Instructed ESL students, repeater students, and students with special needs and disabilities including DHH (with IEPs)
Created interdisciplinary IB concept lessons for math department using a tuning protocol, as member of Alg. 1 Learning Team
Trained in AVID and IB curriculum building for Middle Years Program and began implementation of IB program
Center for Behavioral, Educational & Social Therapies: Behavioral Specialist
2007 (Los Angeles, CA)
Worked as one on one assistant to accommodate children with special needs, focusing on students with autism
Developed and implemented positive behavioral intervention strategies to improve childs behavior management, language
and communication, emotional regulation, social functioning, and academic skills
UC Davis, Computer Science Department: Teachers Assistant
2006 (Davis, CA)
Assessed and guided groups of over 100 UC Davis students in the use of computers and various software programs
Assisted individual students with curriculum comprehension through weekly office hours
Set Ablaze Youth Group: Founder and Coordinator
2002-2007 (Marin County, CA)
Instructed 30 youth on public speaking, and performing choreographed drama and dance presentations in public venues
Explored and presented solutions to social problems using the performing arts, confronting issues such as racism, domestic
violence, poverty, drug abuse, and the equality of women and men
Coordinated organization, events, finances, outreach, and community service projects
OPOPP Socio-Economic Development Projects: Coordinator
Summers 1999-2007 (7 States, Panama, and Colombia)
Taught childrens virtues classes at schools, urban neighborhood parks, and indigenous communities
Led discussions in homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, and juvenile halls regarding community development
Built low income housing for underprivileged families
ADDITIONAL
Languages: Spanish (conversational) and Persian/Farsi (native)
Presented at UCSDs Teaching and Learning Conference on Innovations for Special Needs Populations, Association for Bahai
Studies Conference in Montreal, Canada on Educating for Social Action and will be at Facebook Headquarters on
Emotional Intelligence in High School Classrooms
Youth Activities Trainer: Led several workshops and seminars in order to teach games, team-building exercises, and activities for
Animators of Jr. Youth Empowerment Program in Santiago, Chile (2011-2012)
Asamblea Espiritual Local de los Bahs de Providencia, Santiago, Chile: Member and youth program liaison (2011-2012)
Recognized Artist: Displayed art in public showcases, painted on local TV program, and winner of art contests (2001-2003)
Emergency Certifications: Wilderness First Aid Certification in addition to CPR certification (2011-2012)
United Nations Youth Representative: National Committee on Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2006)
Miss Jr. America, Miss Jr. California, and Miss Jr. Santa Rosa (2003-2004)
Interests: Ballroom Dance (Nordquist Academy Graduate: Salsa, Swing, etc.), Basketball, Fitness, Cooking, Art, and Travel