Mazhar Mardini is an educator in the Adult Education program at Santa Rosa Junior College. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering, along with advanced training in Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Applications, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and instructional technology. 
Mr. Mardini teaches across a range of noncredit areas, including computer skills, digital literacy, Microsoft Office, Google applications, Zoom and Canvas use, and foundational academic skills. His professional background includes more than 18 years of teaching experience, curriculum development, and student support, as well as prior work as a Computer Science Instructor at Damascus University, Syria, along with additional teaching work as an AutoCAD instructor, providing hands‑on technical training to engineers, architects, and technicians.
His teaching philosophy centers on accessibility, encouragement, and practical skill building. He is committed to supporting diverse learners and helping students gain confidence as they pursue their academic, personal, and career goals.
Outside the classroom, Mr. Mardini enjoys design, technology, and community engagement, and he brings creativity and cultural awareness into his work with students.