Parisa Maftoun is seeking a position that allows her to utilize her educational leadership, pedagogical, and innovation skills. She has over 5 years of experience as a teacher and level coordinator at Cempaka International School in Malaysia. She also has research experience and a Master's degree in Bioprocess Engineering from University Technology Malaysia. Her objective is to enhance her professional skills in a positive and dynamic educational environment.

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Address: C-13A-7, Midfields Condo, Taman Sg Besi, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 57100.
Objective
I would really like to enhance my professional skills in a positive and dynamic educational
environment. I am interested in a position which fully utilises my educational leadership,
pedagogical and innovation skills whilst also allowing me to take challenges to develop them
further. I am highly motivated and keen to use my skills in the best possible way to achieve the
school’s mission. I am also excited by the continuous personal and professional growth
opportunities that the position would provide scope for.
Professional Experiences
 Level Coordinator, Cempaka International School, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
 Assured the smooth running of the level.
 Ensured that students feel welcome and safe.
 Monitored the code of conduct.
 Conducted collaborative meetings with level teachers and parents.
 Maintained a harmonious working relationship among the level teachers.
 Organized events, workshops and level based projects.
 Provided support to students who are having academic or social problems.
 Liaised with the principles and HODs.
Sep 2015-
Sep 2016
 Teacher, Cempaka International School, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Teaching subjects: Chemistry (IGCSE and CLSP), Moral.
Levels: grade 7-11
 Ensured high standards of professional practice and teaching quality.
 Planned, prepared and delivered lessons.
 Employed differentiated instruction to address a variety of students' needs.
 Designed and executed different types of assessments.
 Monitored students’ progress.
 Delivered constructive feedback.
 Prepared students for international exams.
 Provided guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters
and on their further education and future careers.
 Communicated and co-operated with other members of the school.
 Reviewed and evaluated one’s own pedagogical techniques.
 Facilitated extra-curriculum activities such as Games Carnival, Inter House
Dance Competition and House-Deco.
Jan 2013-
Sep 2016
Parisa Maftoun
Email: Parisa.maftoun@gmail.com
H/P: +60177217752
Date of Birth: September, 1986
Place of Birth: Tehran, Iran
Citizenship: Iranian

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 Research Officer, Algaetech International Sdn. Bhd, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
 Executed Project.
 Reviewed latest research of related area.
 Prepared proposals, reports and presentations.
 Communicated with different suppliers.
 Secured proper handling of R&D equipment.
Aug 2012-
Dec 2012
 Teaching Assistant, Biotechnology Course, University Technology,
Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
 Prepared teaching material and exams.
 Supervised student presentations.
 Clarified obscure topics.
Jan 2011-
May 2011
 International Communication Officer, Caspian Seeds Company,
Tehran, Iran.
 Managed Projects.
 Reviewed latest research of related area.
 Prepared proposals, reports and presentations.
 Communicated with different suppliers and governmental bodies.
Apr 2008–
Dec 2009
 Bodybuilding Coach Assistant, Hyrbod Gym, Tehran, Iran.
 Gave workouts to trainees.
 Guided new trainees to follow their workouts.
 Secured proper handling of machines by the new trainees.
 Motivated trainees.
Jan 2008-
Sep 2008
Education
 M.Sc of Bioprocess Engineering, University Technology Malaysia, Johor
Bahru, Malaysia (CGPA: 3.95/4).
Courses: Project management (A), Biotechnology (A), Industrial bioprocess
engineering (A*), Facilities in bioprocess engineering (A), Bio-product
development (A-).
Key publications:
 Maftoun, P.; Johari H, Soltani M, Abd Malik R, Othman NZ, El Enshasy HA. (2015).
Biodiversity and nutritional values of Pleurotus spp. International Journal of
Biotechnology for Wellness Industries. 4, 67-83.
 Maftoun, P.; Malek, R.; Abbas, M.; Aziz, R.; El Enshasy, H. (2013). Bioprocess for semi-
industrial production of immunomodulator polysaccharide Pleuran by Pleurotus
ostreatus in submerged culture. Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research. 72,
655-662.
 El Enshasy, H.A., Maftoun, P. and, Abd Malek, R. (2012). Pleuran: Immunomodulotor
Polysaccharide from Pleurotus ostreatus, Structure, Production and Application In.
Mushrooms: Types, Properties and Nutrition (Andres, S. and Baumann, N. Ed.). Nova
publisher, NY, USA). ISBN: 978-1-61470 130-9. pp 153-172.
2009-2012
 B.Sc: Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran.
(CGPA: 14.48/20).
2004-2008
 High School Diploma of Science, Arian High School, Tehran, Iran.
(GPA: 18.89/20.00)
1998-2001

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Awards
 Academic Excellence Award, Cempaka International School, Malaysia July 2015
 Best Student Award, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, University
Technology Malaysia.
Oct 2012
 Best Session Paper Award, International Conference on Advances in
Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dubai.
March
2012
 Teaching Assistance Scheme Award, Faculty of Chemical Engineering,
University Technology Malaysia.
Jan 2011
Certificates
 Professional Development:
 Sciences: Implementing the Middle Years Programme (MYP)
Curriculum Online Category 1, International Baccalaureate Online
Professional Development Department, IB, Switzerland.
Jun 2015
 Massive Online Open Courses:
 Foundation of Online Instruction, LinkedIn Learning.
 Up and Running with Adobe Presenter 10, LinkedIn Learning.
 Managing Your Time, LinkedIn Learning.
 Grammar and Punctuation, University of California, Irvine (Grade:
100%).
 Inquiry for Science Learning: Perspective and Practice 2-
Techniques for Success, Rice university, (Grade 92%).
 Surviving Your Rookie Year of Teaching, Match Teacher Residency,
(Grade 91.2%).
 Blended Learning: Personalizing Education for Students, New
Teacher Centre, Silicon Schools Fund and Clayton Christensen
Institute, (Grade 85.8%).
 Foundations of Teaching for Learning 3: Learners and Learning,
Commonwealth Education Trust, (Grade 63.6%).
 Foundations of Virtual Instruction, University of California, (Grade
76.2%).
 Foundations of Teaching for Learning 2: Being a Teacher,
Commonwealth Education Trust, (Grade 93.3%).
 Inquiry for Science Learning: Perspective and Practice 1- Science
Leadership, Rice University, (Grade: 100%).
 Creativity, Innovation and Change, Pennsylvania State University,
(Grade: 100%).
 Social Psychology, Wesleyan University, (Grade: 83.5%).
Nov 2016
Oct 2016
Jun 2015
Nov 2013
Oct 2013
Sep 2013
Aug 2013
 Attendance
 LOHAS Asia Forum, Singapore.
 Navigate your career program, MISC Berhad & University
Technology Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
 Wellness Seminar on health beauty and productivity, Institute of
Bioproduct Development, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
 Workshop on Sustainable Chemical Product and Process Design,
Process Systems Engineering Centre (PROSPECT) & University
Technology Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Feb 2012
Dec 2011
Nov 2011
April 2011

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Committee Memberships
 Beta Tester Community
Coursera
2016 - Present
 TED-Ed Club
Cempaka International School
2014 - 2016
 Social Psychology Networks
http://www.socialpsychology.org/member/maftoun
2013 -Present
 Postgraduate Students Society of Chemical Engineering
University Technology Malaysia.
2011 - 2012
 Scientific Society of Agronomy and Breeding Department
University of Tehran
2007 - 2008
Other achievements
 Event Manager
 Crowdfunding Campaign – Cambridge Studies
 IGCSE Study Skills Workshop
 TedxCempakaSchools
 Book Exhibition
Aug 2016
Feb 2016
Oct 2014
Oct 2007
 Sport
 Rock Climbing -Basic Wall
 First Rank of National Championship, Dragon Boat,1000, 500
and 250 meters, Tehran, Iran.
Feb 2013
Jun 2006
Skills
Language ● Persian(Native) ●English (IELTS 7.5) ● Spanish (Basic)
ICT  Learning Management System(LMS)
 Adobe Presenter
 PowToon
 Design Expert
 EndNote
Interpersonal  Growth Mindset
 Goals Oriented
 Creative, Curious, Compassionate
 Team Player
 Good Communication
 Self- Motivated
 Positive attitude
References
 Prof. Jack Matson, College of Engineering, Penn State University, USA, (Email:
jmatson@matson-associates.com).
 Sapura Salehan, Principal, Cempaka International School, Malaysia. (Email:
sapura@cempaka.edu.my/Phone: +60126524629)
 Prof. Hesham El Enshasy, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, University Technology
Malaysia, Malaysia (Email: henshasy@ibd.utm.my / Phone: +601117739884).