COMMUNICATION
THROUGH SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
THROUGH SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
THROUGH SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
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About Tinker Club
Mission
Tinker Club is on a mission to nurture the curiosity of children and empower them with logical thinking and problem-solving. Our unique methodology enhances communication skills and team-building techniques. Students gain self-confidence, public speaking abilities, and exposure to real-world problems and professions through engaging science experiments and STEM projects.
Programs
Our program integrates various components of STEM: hands-on science, coding, robotics, and 3D design. The students start with no prior experience in any STEM field and develop a scientific approach to Code, Create, and Conquer any project from scratch. Our courses help learners blend coding, robotics, 3D design, and communication to solve real-world problems.
English Proficiency
Our hands-on activities and focus on communication skills, help English Language Learners (ELAs) to develop English proficiency and oral skills in a short time. For the Tinker Club, fostering well-rounded learners prepared for the challenges of the future holds special significance, particularly within non-native and underrepresented communities.
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Join us in empowering the next generation of STEM enthusiasts!
Founder & Ceo
Melineh Zohrabian
I love what I am doing every day. With a master's degree in education and over two decades of teaching college students, and children, I believe the path to success starts at a very young age. When I had my children, I became even more passionate about finding the secret of having happy and confident children who are capable of making the right decisions for themselves in their adulthood. This endeavor led my path to study HR management at UCLA to embed some management skills and my teaching experience. Later, I founded Tinker Club to fill the gap and empower children with logical thinking and the art of teamwork in a project-based setting where they create, build, and work with their teams to solve problems. Being an educator and a mother, I believe successful people are those who stand up when they fail and even lift others when things do not work as they expected. I enjoy actively participating in the STEM community. I have been a featured speaker, presenter, and panelist at various STEM conferences and workshops. Giving back to the community is important for me and my family, I also served as the president of the “parent education” board, at Glendale Community College.
Our Team
Lineli Hairapetian
Manager/Teacher
Lineli received a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and has several years of experience in the industry as a web-based application developer. Her teaching experience started with tutoring mathematics at Glendale Community College but did not end there. Being able to transfer her knowledge and help young students learn and love science and math was her biggest motivation for joining Tinker Club.
Jirbert Dilanchian
Robotics Coach
Jirbert is a dedicated robotics instructor for kids, bringing a wealth of experience from a distinguished career as a software engineer. Having worked at industry giants like Boeing and Amazon, Jirbert combines technical expertise with a passion for teaching. With a focus on inspiring young minds, Jirbert uses hands-on projects and interactive lessons to make the world of robotics accessible and exciting for children.
Samara Fernandez
Operational Management Assistant/Teacher
Samara is currently a Master's Candidate at the University of California, Irvine where she is studying Business Analytics. She received her Bachelor's degree from Cal Poly Pomona where she studied Computer Information Systems and Marketing. She has honed her skills in both technology and problem-solving. Alongside her studies, she embraces her role at Tinker Club, combining her passion for working with children and expertise in administrative efficiency.
Meher Khechadouri
Robotics Coach
Meher earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems and is currently completing a Master’s in Information Systems with a focus on Network Security. With a strong passion for education and a commitment to empowering the next generation, Meher has extensive experience working with children and is dedicated to fostering their growth in STEM through Tinkerclub. Believing that today’s youth are the architects of tomorrow, Meher is driven by the mission to equip young minds with the tools and knowledge they need to shape a brighter future.