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• Guided and mentored a team of 5+ UX/UI designers in crafting intuitive user interfaces that align with the research findings and user needs.
• Documented and communicated user insights to the team project, ensuring a clear and comprehensive understanding and execution.
• Presented research insights to stakeholders and supported their understanding with technical data literacy through data visualizations, journey mapping, lo-fi prototypes and storytelling.

• Planned and executed usability studies and analysed them into 15+ practical and actionable insights that informed design iterations and improvements.
• Streamlined the design handoff process, effectively communicated design specifications and interactions to 4+ developers, facilitated a smooth transition from design to development phases.
• Collaborated with user experience designers and developers in an agile environment to create and improve the design iteratively to meet the users’ needs.
• Designed and executed research plans e.g., co-design, in-situ interview, observation to determine the most effective methods at each stage of the project.

• Designed and executed 7 user interviews and a survey to obtain valuable insights from stay-at-home parents to comprehend their unique needs in coming back to workforce within agile scrum team.
• Coded and analyzed the interview transcripts, ensuring data organization and a comprehensive approach to data analysis.
• Collaborated with the product strategy team of 6 to ensure research findings were comprehended and implemented in the product development process.
• Developed compelling and easily understandable deliverables, sharing 20+ actionable insights and recommendations through presentations to the stakeholder.
• Synthesized findings in order to make recommendations for the next phase of the project.

• Bondy_A native mobile app for finding music band member
• Collaborated closely with a cross-functional team of 7, including 1 UI designer, 2 UX designers, 3 software developers, and a music specialist.
• Conducted competitive analysis and heuristic evaluation to identify areas for improvement.
• Interviewed 4 musicians to analyze their experiences with current online platforms.

Esfahan Province, Iran

• Transitioned the university's graduation application process from in-person to an online format, making it accessible to the entire student body.
• Collaborated with 8 different departments and 2000+ students on academic and graduation matters.
• Adapted the curriculum to the changes proposed by the ministry of education and student’s needs.
• Collaborated with the stakeholders and university leadership to initiate and implement strategic planning for educational development.

Esfahan Province, Iran

• Supervised and designed 14 MA theses research methods.
• Monitored student progress and provided interventions when necessary.
• Designed learner-centered courses, active learning strategies, and assessments that aligned with learning outcomes.
• Conducted educational research, published articles, and presented at conferences.
• Stayed current with trends and advancements in pedagogy, educational technology, and assessment practices by publishing 9 scholarly research articles and one book.

Esfahan Province, Iran

• Communicated with 450+ students’ body to understand their needs and enhance their learning experience.
• Provided guidance to faculty members on procedures, and best practices for better teaching and learning.
• Collaborated with the Director of graduate studies to ensure seamless graduation process.
• Created resources and materials that promoted effective teaching strategies, course design, assessment, and technology integration.
• Collaborated with other departments and academic units within the institution to develop innovative pedagogical approaches by enhancing interdisciplinary educational initiatives.
• Assisted faculty in adopting new technologies and educational tools to enhance the learning experience.

Esfahan Province, Iran

• Effectively communicated complex concepts to diverse groups of students.
• Applied principles of instructional design to create engaging and accessible course content.
• Integrated technology tools and online platforms to enhance the virtual learning environment.

Esfahan Province, Iran

• Developed instructional plans and class activities to meet course competencies and lesson objectives.
• Delivered learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement.
• Promoted student success by showing flexibility in style, work schedule and engaging students in the learning process.
• Contributed to a learning culture by participating on curriculum, and supporting local campus events.
• Provided professional development opportunities to faculty teachers to ensure they were equipped with supporting students effectively.

Esfahan Province, Iran

• Recruited, trained, and supervised a team of teachers and facilitators.
• Provided professional development opportunities such as workshops, and training sessions to faculty teachers to ensure they were equipped with supporting students effectively.
• Offered individualized consultations, mentoring, and coaching to faculty members seeking to enhance their teaching skills.
• Built and maintained strong relationships with faculty, staff, and student organizations to promote program engagement and participation.
• Organized and facilitated discussions, seminars, and communities of practice to promote the exchange of ideas and experiences.
• Managed the budget and resources ensuring efficient allocation and utilization.

Baharestan, Isfahan Province, Iran

Isfahan, Isfahan Province, Iran

Isfahan, Isfahan Province, Iran

• Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the institute, including scheduling classes, managing staff, and ensuring that facilities were well-maintained and equipped with necessary resources.
• Provided constructive feedback, mentored, and trained teachers to promote their professional development.

User Experience Design

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor

Dissertation topic: The Effect of Metapragmatic Instruction and Input-Based Practice on Oral Production of English Refusals by Persian.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Applied Linguistics

Thesis topic: The Socio-Cultural and Linguistic Reflections of the Schema of Fate in English and Persian: Focusing on the Relationship.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Literature