Lily Gevorgian 

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Coming from an immigrant family, who migrated from Armenia, I know how hard it is to learn a new language and to find necessary resources to survive in a new country. Growing up and dealing with all the barriers that my family and I faced when we first relocated, made me develop an interest of helping people who are trying to adapt to changes and who are from different cultures. After finishing high school, I attended Valley College where professors gave me the confidence to move forward in reaching my dreams. I graduated with an Associate in Arts Degree in Office Administration and transferred to California State University of Northridge majoring in Sociology. During my studies at the university, I started working at Los Angeles Valley College as a tutor. I earned my Bachelors of Arts Degree in Sociology and just recently finished my Masters Degree in Public Administration.

 

Currently, I am working as a Citizenship/ESL Program Specialist and as an ESL Civics Instructor. Throughout the last twelve years I have held various positions at Los Angeles Valley College, ranging from student tutor, to program specialist and instructor.

 

Throughout all my education and work experience the focus of my attention was not just to learn how to help community members, but also educate people about the importance of education in their lives.