Maryam Ghanavizchi

Dedicated and multilingual educator seeking an elementary teaching position where I can apply my diverse teaching experiences and passion for fostering young learners' development.

Volunteer Project Manager – Art Clock Project at Westside Montessori (2025-01 – Present)

• Led an art-based volunteer project at Westside Montessori elementary school focused on designing a collaborative wall clock.
• Supervised and guided children in creating unique clock panels using finger painting and color exploration.
• Managed materials, scheduling, and coordination to ensure successful project completion.
• Encouraged creativity and teamwork among students while maintaining a fun and educational environment.

Private Tutor – Pre-Kindergarten at Private Practice (2022-01 – 2022-12)

• Delivered age-appropriate, play-based instruction to 4-year-old twins.
• Introduced early literacy, numeracy, and motor skills through engaging activities.
• Created a nurturing environment fostering curiosity and growth.

Associate Teacher, Grades K–8 at Houston Independent School District (HISD) (2016-01 – 2020-12)

• Served over 30 elementary schools as a substitute teacher.
• Managed classrooms and delivered lesson plans.
• Long-term substitute for Art at T.H. Rogers Middle School; designed curriculum and assessed student progress.

Student Teacher – 1st Grade at The School at St. George Place (2017-01 – 2018-12)

• Planned and implemented HISD-aligned lesson plans.
• Taught in a culturally and linguistically diverse classroom.
• Utilized technology to engage learners.
• Participated in team planning and parent-teacher conferences.

Volunteer Tutor at Briargrove Elementary School (2014-01 – 2015-12)

• Provided one-on-one support to a student with learning difficulties.
• Helped improve handwriting, reading, math, and comprehension skills.
• Boosted the student's test scores by 60%.

Teaching Certification in EC-6 – Region 4 Education Service Center (2016-01 – 2018-12)

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Minor in ESL – Texas A&M University (2012-01 – 2014-12)

Bachelor of English Literature in English Literature – Khayyam University (2004-01 – 2008-12)