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Arsam Babaei

Arsam Babaei

English Teacher, Educational Assistant, Student Services Specialist
North York,Canada

Summary

OBJECTIVE: An experienced specialist in English Teaching and Students Educational Affairs with strong organizational and communication skills, looking for opportunities to provide excellent Educational Services and Teaching Programs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

English Teacher

Varsity Tutors
Toronto, ON
09.2022 - Current
  • Teaching English courses (ESL, IELTS, TOEFL, Writing, Public Speaking, Middle and High School English) to different levels and age groups, based on Canadian and the U.S. Curricula.

English Teacher

BrightMinds Academy International
Markham, ON
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Taught English courses (Language Arts, Writing and General English) based on the Ontario curriculum to secondary and elementary students both in-person and online at BrightMinds Academy International.
  • Taught IELTS courses to adults, newcomer students, and applicants for Permanent Residency in Canada. (after-school programs)

Director of Educational Services

BrightMinds Academy International
Markham, ON
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Supported students' educational affairs by assisting in providing them lesson plans, study plans, material development, and educational consultation.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Led operations of educational programs at institution and within community.
  • Designed educational programs with emphasis on learning through active and inquiry-based exploration.
  • Created and implemented online and in-person programs for teachers and students.

Educational Assistant

Tehran International School, TIS
Tehran, IRI
09.2018 - 06.2022
  • Guided groups of students in different grades for their academic projects and research tasks.
  • Provided educational materials and study plans for high-school and middle-school students in English courses.
  • Helped groups of students with academic and non-academic collaborations by directing their activities in English.
  • Assisted the I.B. Coordinator in providing educational materials and guidance for students' assignments.
  • Played an active role in general communication/consultation with parents through the school's PTA programs.
  • Cooperated as an academic administrator for pursuing students' challenges by assisting the school’s principals.
  • Played an active role in interpreting the educational concerns of both the parents and students.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

English Teacher

Tehran International School, TIS
Tehran, IRI
09.2018 - 06.2022
  • Taught the subjects: G.E (General English), Second Language (Persian & English), and Academic Writing to different levels (7 to 12 graders) according to the new approaches to teaching languages in Applied Linguistics.

Linguistic Activities

Self-employeed
International
01.2015 - 01.2022
  • Tutored English for Specific Purposes (ESP) of Music at Interdisciplinary Language Institutes, Tehran, Iran.
  • Taught English to the essential learners of Art (in English) and university appliers abroad who were looking for English courses for their specific purposes to continue their educational career internationally.
  • Cooperated with several embassies in Tehran, Iran, including Poland, India, China, and Turkey to help in the educational affairs of ambassadors' children as a Second Language Teacher and Educational Assistant.
  • English Translation and Interpretation for Academic and non-Academic Purposes.
  • Translated and interpreted different international projects for academic, commercial, tourist, and communicational purposes from English to Persian and vice-versa, according to the Bachelor’s Degree in English Translation.
  • Participated in linguistic projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Education

Master of Arts - Linguistics

Shahid Beheshti University
Tehran, Iran
09.2017 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Arts - English Language Translation

Bu-Ali Sina University
Hamedan, Iran
09.2013 - 09.2017

High School Diploma -

Sheykhol-Raees High School, Media Arts
Hamedan, Iran
09.2009 - 09.2013

High School Diploma -

Abbeydale Grange School
Sheffield, UK
09.2008 - 09.2009

Skills

5 Years of teaching experience in General English, ESL, Academic Writing, and IELTS at different international schools in Canada, the US and Iran (in-person and online)

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Additional Information

The Invention of a string instrument called “Kamalin,” with an official patent registration.

  • Worked on the newly invented instrument, "Kamalin," and registered it as an official patent and invention. The combinational instrument is created by blending "Kamancheh" Ins. and the Fiddle (Violin).

Timeline

Director of Educational Services

BrightMinds Academy International
09.2022 - 02.2023

English Teacher

Varsity Tutors
09.2022 - Current

English Teacher

BrightMinds Academy International
09.2022 - 02.2023

Educational Assistant

Tehran International School, TIS
09.2018 - 06.2022

English Teacher

Tehran International School, TIS
09.2018 - 06.2022

Master of Arts - Linguistics

Shahid Beheshti University
09.2017 - 09.2019

Linguistic Activities

Self-employeed
01.2015 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - English Language Translation

Bu-Ali Sina University
09.2013 - 09.2017

High School Diploma -

Sheykhol-Raees High School, Media Arts
09.2009 - 09.2013

High School Diploma -

Abbeydale Grange School
09.2008 - 09.2009
Arsam BabaeiEnglish Teacher, Educational Assistant, Student Services Specialist