Esmat Alimardani Nafchi
St. John's
Summary
Passionate English Language instructor. Skilled in curriculum development, innovative teaching methods, and fostering critical thinking and analytical skills among students. Contributed to academic growth through collaborative learning techniques, and effective feedback mechanisms.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
NLESD
St. John's
09.2023 - Current
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Facilitated small group learning activities to reinforce lesson objectives.
- Assisted in the development of individualized education plans (IEPs) for special education students.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
IELTS Teacher
Iran Language Center
02.2015 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with fellow educators to integrate new teaching strategies and materials into the curriculum.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions for IELTS preparation.
- Made difficult language rules digestible to students.
English as a Second Language Teacher
Iran Language Institute
St. John's
05.2011 - 09.2021
- Assisted in the development of instructional materials and assessment tools for ESL programs.
- Addressed student inquiries and concerns related to curricula, course content and class schedules.
- Provided individualized instruction to help students develop their conversational and academic English skills.
- Taught grammar, writing, listening and reading in beginner and intermediate proficiency levels.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjusted instructional strategies to meet varied student needs.
- Created and led strengths-based and engaging class that equipped adult students with skills and confidence to learn English using interactive, culturally responsive curriculum.
French Teacher
Kish Institute of Science and Technology
05.2016 - 02.2020
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Encouraged active participation from all students in class discussions.
- Assigned homework and evaluated student progress through quizzes and tests.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John's, None05-2024
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
Isfahan University
03-2015
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Isfahan University
01-2011
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Assessment tools
- Instructional design
- Teaching strategies
- Classroom management
- Educational leadership
References
Dr. Noel Hurley, Professor of the Educational Department of Memorial University, nhurley@mun.ca
Dr. Margaret Wakeham, Professor of the Educational Department of Memorial University, mmcwakeham@mun.ca
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
NLESD
09.2023 - Current
French Teacher
Kish Institute of Science and Technology
05.2016 - 02.2020
IELTS Teacher
Iran Language Center
02.2015 - 01.2022
English as a Second Language Teacher
Iran Language Institute
05.2011 - 09.2021
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
Isfahan University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Isfahan University
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