Minoo Pakgohar

About

Passionate and experienced Gerontologist with over 15 years of academic, clinical, and consulting experience in medical universities, hospitals, and community health settings. Specializing in teaching, curriculum development, geriatric care planning, and research across aging and health fields. Skilled in supporting older adults' physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being. Known for mentoring health science students and delivering impactful community-based education. Key Skills: Curriculum Development Geriatric Care Planning & Assessment Online Teaching (Canvas, Blackboard) Qualitative & Quantitative Research Interdisciplinary Collaboration Community Education EMRs & Microsoft Office Tools

Experience

• Emeritus Health Contract Instructor (Community Education) at San Diego College of Continuing Education
  Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Teaching health topics to older adults in noncredit programs • Developing curriculum on healthy aging and dementia awareness • Promoting social and cognitive engagement among senior learners

• Older Adult Instructor at College of the Canyons
  Nov 2019 - Jul 2025 · 5 yrs 9 mos

• Faculty Lecturer at California State University-Sacramento
  2020 - 2022 · 2 yrs

• Gerontology Assistant Professor at American River College
  2019 - 2022 · 3 yrs

• Gerontology Assistant Professor at Tehran University of Medical Sciences
  Jan 2013 - Mar 2016 · 3 yrs 3 mos