Roya Bolouri

Roya.bolouri@gmail.com, Phone: 818-669-0987, Los Angeles, CA

Secondary Science Teacher

To obtain a position as a secondary science teacher to close the achievement gap in high-needs schools, and
prepare students for college, leadership and life.

Compassionate, empathetic, creative and effective teacher and teacher-leader with valuable experience in the
classroom, professional development, project planning, curriculum development, technology implementation, and
social student committees. Extensive experience in Title I education. Effective in coaching, mentoring and serving
as a master teacher. Values student-centric instruction, supporting all student needs, academic perseverance and
achievement, collaboration, and reflection. Equally productive in independent and collaborative environments.

Areas of Expertise
NGSS Implementation Mentorship PBL Creation
e-Classrooms Electronic Assessments Curriculum Planning
Collaboration/Consultation Microsoft Office Suite Strategic Instruction
Anti-Racism in the Classroom Leadership Roles Sub-Group Support

Professional Experience
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLS, CARSON, CA February 2021 to present
SINGLE-SUBJECT CREDENTIAL SUPERVISOR
Serving as a Supervisor for semester-long student teaching evaluation. Effectively mentoring, teaching,
providing feedback, and supervising residents in their Master’s Program.
• Evaluate lesson plans and video observations
• Provide coaching sessions based on evaluation scores, lesson plans, and student work
• Maintaining appropriate record of student teachers’ assignments and paperwork

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLS, CARSON, CA July 2020 to present

CALIFORNIA STEM INSTITUTE3 MASTER TEACHER
Serving as a Master Teacher for year-long student teaching assignments. Effectively mentoring, teaching, and
supervising residents in their Master’s Program.
• Coach and evaluate the creation and implementation of lesson plans
• Teach various strategies for classroom management, engagement, planning, and differentiation
• Facilitate resident reflection on student learning and revision of lessons

ANIMO INGLEWOOD CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, INGLEWOOD, CA July 2015 to present

SECONDARY SCIENCE TEACHER
Teaching Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and AP Environmental Science at a Title I school. Teaching students
in Grades 9-12. Adaptable to various classroom environments.
• Facilitate a student-centric environment
• Create and implement a NGSS and high-literacy curriculum based on state standards and practices
• Implement effective strategies for engagement, student relationships, classroom management, and
differentiation
• Support the needs of various subgroups
• Uphold various leadership roles and committee responsibilities including: Grade Level Lead, Senior
Advisor, Student Advisory Committee, Professional Development Committee, and Calendar Committee
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLS, CARSON, CA June 2020 to July 2020
CALIFORNIA STEM INSTITUTE3 LEAD TEACHER
Serving as a Lab School Lead Teacher for a Summer Lab School. Effectively mentoring, teaching, and
supervising residents in their Master’s Program. Students in attendance of the Summer Lab School are in
Grades 10-12.
• Model effective strategies in lesson planning, delivery of lessons, and reflection
• Teach various strategies for classroom management, engagement, planning, and differentiation
• Collaborate with leads in ELA and Math to create a 4-week, cross-curricular PBL unit
• Navigate and problem solve technology and distance learning models

Work-Related Experience
• Co-founder of Invest in the Nest Non-Profit, Animo Inglewood Charter High School
• Senior Advisor, Animo Inglewood Charter High School
• Diversity and Social Justice Advisory Committee Member, Animo Inglewood Charter High School
• Field Trip Coordinator, Animo Inglewood Charter High School
• Supervisor of Student-led Medical Career Club, Animo Inglewood Charter High School
• Stipend Committee Member, Animo Inglewood Charter High School
• Calendar Committee Member, Animo Inglewood Charter High School

Professional Accomplishments/Development
• Rookie of the Year, Green Dot Public Schools
• Team Strong Award, Green Dot Public Schools
• Recipient of 4 WGU Excellence Awards for Education Research Submissions
• Founder of new class (Medical Careers Curriculum Skills) at Animo Inglewood Charter High
• Micro-credential in NGSS from California State University Dominguez Hills
• Computer Science Supplementary Authorization from California State University Dominguez Hills
• EPOCH Certifications in Anti-racism Training
• Certified for PBL at the Buck Institute for Education
• Member and attendee of National Science Teaching Association
• Member and attendee of National Association of Biology Teachers

Education
WESTERN GOVERNOR’S UNIVERSITY, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Class of June 2021
Masters of Science, Curriculum and Instruction

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON, FULLERTON, CA Class of June 2021

California Clear Credential

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLS, CARSON, CA Class of June 2016

CA STEM Institute for Innovation & Improvement (CSI3)
California Preliminary Single-Subject Credential in Science: Biology

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE, NORTHRIDGE, CA Class of June 2012

Bachelors of Science, Biological Sciences

Hobbies/Interests
• Traveling • Exploring new • Contemporary • Spending time
cultures and and Street Art with friends,
cuisines family and dog
 References

Dr. Sue Jean Hong – Principal at Animo Inglewood Charter High School (323) 377-2305
3425 W Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90305

Dr. LaShawn Allen – Assistant Principal at Animo Inglewood Charter High School (323) 251-1726
3425 W Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90305

Andrew Larkin – Science Department Head (630) 854-6822

3425 W Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90305