Dr. LeilA safaralian
Email: lsafaralian@miracosta.edu
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Office: OC 3617
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Phone: 760.757.2121 ext. 6304
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Doctorate in Educational Leadership
University of California San Diego
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Masters in Mathematics
California State University San Marcos
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Bachelors in Economics
Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Chair of Mathematics Department & Founder of the Bridge to Success
SPARK Program
At MiraCosta College, we are committed to student success. With AB705 implementation, many students are placed into a course and want a chance to review previously learned concepts. The free Spark program provides focused review topics with support from the STEMLC (STEM and Math Learning Centers). Think of the spark that lights a fire - it begins small, but with a bit of help, becomes much larger. We hope the program can ignite your desire to succeed!
Evolving from the Bridge to Success in Math Program, Spark now allows students to jump into a Canvas course and review math topics as they arise during a term. Also included in the course is a separate module to prepare you for any science or math course containing student success tips, techniques to overcome anxiety, learning how to learn, and great ideas to improve your study skills.
Many students arrive at MiraCosta College and discover that they are immediately eligible to enroll in college-level math courses, but it may have been some time since the student last studied the key concepts of algebra, arithmetic, as well as applied concepts like proportions, percentages, and unit conversions. Spark is designed to increase the probability of success in their math or science courses. Best of all, this program is free!
Student Resources
The MLC is open to all math students and offers services including drop-in tutoring, computerized tutorials, and homework help. Calculators, textbooks, and headphones are available to students as well.
Supports students in STEM courses through free Drop-In tutoring, counseling, group study rooms, laptops, Biology/Chemistry study models, and textbooks to use.
The tutoring services through MiraCosta provides academic assistance free of charge to MiraCosta students enrolled in credit classes. Tutors are available by appointment for individual sessions, or on a drop-in basis.
MiraCosta is committed to offering mainstream education whenever possible. Students needing assistance, even on a temporary basis, are urged to make use of the Disabled Students Programs & Services.
MiraCosta is committed to equity and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. The Safe Space program offers training and scholarships for members and active allies of the LGBTQIA+ community.
MiraCosta provides assistance to veterans and dependents to find educational benefits, resources, and a place to relax, study, and meet with friends. Resources available on employment, counseling, housing, heathcare, ect.
Offers individualized academic, career, and personal counseling to assist both prospective and current students in developing their career and academic goals, and understanding graduation, major, certificate, and transfer requirements.