Sessional Lecturer
Email: fatemeh.arian@ubc.ca
Fatemeh has studied in different countries throughout her education, which has given her a unique perspective and knowledge of various educational philosophies and ways of knowing and learning. She holds a BA in English Literature, an MA in English Literature, and a second MA at UBC in Early Childhood Education. She acknowledges that she is an uninvited guest on this land, and is grateful to live, work, and learn on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) People.
Over the course of her 17-year career in the field of education, Fatemeh has worked in various capacities, including as an Early Childhood Educator, Preschool Supervisor, PYP and MYP Instructor, ESL Instructor, University TA, University Lecturer, Coordinator, Workshop Leader, and Teacher Trainer.
Her research focuses on newcomer caregivers’ experiences with navigating the healthcare and education system, as well as how social-emotional learning practices can be adapted to cultivate resilience, belonging, and well-being among newcomer students.