Behnoosh Khoramrooz

Experience

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  Freelance

  Feb 2008 - Feb 2022

  Journalist | Psychology Content Developer

  • Proficient in simplifying complex concepts for various audiences (psychology, science, education, etc.)• 1000+ published written content in paper and online magazines and newspapers.• Co-author of 8 published books in Farsi for children and adults.• Skilled in questioning and data gathering, data analysis, critical thinking, and ethical considerations.

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  Tehran Municipality شهرداری تهران

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Clinical Counselor
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  Niaz Faraz Pars

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Coordinator | Customer Experience Researcher
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  Niaz Faraz Pars

  Feb 2015 - Oct 2016

  User Experience Researcher | Coordinator

  • Conducted comprehensive user and customer experience research, employing various methods such as forms, focus groups, and user testing. Researched global innovations, led brainstorming sessions, presented innovative ideas in meetings, and conducted AB testing in email marketing campaigns.

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  Ninisite.com

  Nov 2016 - May 2017

  Editor, Psychology and Lifestyle Department
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  Ninisite

  May 2017 - May 2019

  Coordinator

  • Processed and reviewed written and multimedia content.• Managed timelines and conducted evaluations to ensure procedures adhered to standards.• Designed and facilitated workshops.• Collaborated with management, marketing, SEO, developers, and HR teams on a daily basis.

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  Publications & Educational Technology Office, Ministry of Education

  Jul 2019 - Sept 2020

  Educational Psychology Content Specialist

  Designed and evaluated educational content.

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  Soroush Literature School

  Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  Learning and Study Skills Specialist

  o Developed and coordinated study skills workshops on topics such as goal setting, planning, note-taking, time management, emotion regulation and preparation strategies.o Coordinated student orientation programs.o Developed guidance and counselling programs.o Counseled students regarding educational issues such as help-seeking, course and program selection, scheduling, attendance problems, motivation issues, and study skills.

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  University of Victoria

  Jan 2021 - May 2021

  Teaching Assistant

  • Assisted the instructor of the “PSYC 385 - Motivation, Emotion, and Well-Being” course with 200+ students.• 180 hours of assessment; weekly discussions and paper projects and providing individual feedback using Brightspace discussion and assignment tools.

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  University of Victoria

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Taught undergrad students the "EDCI 335 - Learning Design for Technology-Mediated Environments" course and gained a deep understanding of Instructional/Course Design.• Utilized online tools including Brightspace, WordPress, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Notion, MonkeySurvey, and Mattermost. • Assessed through personal blogs, and group projects on WordPress, Notion, and Google Suite, providing the autonomy in choosing the blog prompts, project topic and tool.• Enhanced students’ engagement through weekly synchronous meetings to discuss their group projects, solve possible issues and give feedback to improve their work. Show less • Facilitated Learning Communities in the “ED-D 101 - Learning Strategies for University Success” courses, mostly for first-year undergraduate students to diagnose and solve academic difficulties.• Presented learning materials based on Self-Regulated Learning to take control of learning, motivation, and procrastination and Set goals to optimize studying.• Supported students in learning evidence-based strategies for academic success and improving exam and assignment performance.• Conducted inquiry to improve students’ experience in blended courses of ED-D 101.• Assisted in online assessment settings, individual/group exams, grading and providing feedback. • Utilized Brightspace, Teams, Zoom, SharePoint, Shared Calendars, Google Docs, and Outlook. Show less

  • Learning Technology Assistant

    Aug 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Sessional Instructor

    May 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Learning Community Advisor | Lab instructor

    Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
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  LaSalle College Vancouver

  Dec 2023 - now

  Psychology Instructor
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  Yorkville University

  Sept 2024 - now

  Psychology Instructor | Member of Research Ethics Board | Curriculum Committee Member | Representative at BCCAT

  • Faculty Member

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Sessional Instructor

    Sept 2024 - Jan 2025