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Firoozeh Nafisi-Mian

Yellowknife,NT

Summary

Accomplished educator/researcher with an extensive knowledge about k-12 education systems in Canada and Germany and diverse experience teaching at elementary, intermediate and secondary levels in Toronto and North Bay, Ontario. Dedicated to students' well-being and academic growth and adept in classroom management. Passionate about educational and cross-disciplinary research.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Pre-Service Teacher, Grade 9-10 English

Near North District School Board
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Taught novel studies,short stories and grammar. Planned and prepared original lesson plans, unit plans and diagnostic/comprehensive/summative assignments.
  • Designed and marked several assignments, evaluated students' classroom performance and progress, and helped with writing report cards
  • Prepared students for Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, grade 10
  • Demonstrated appropriate classroom management skills
  • Developed ample opportunities for different learning styles and provided accommodation and modifications whenever necessary according to students' IEPs
  • Attended Professional Development Days


Teacher Candidate, Grade 5/6

Near North District School Board
10.2023 - 11.2023
  • Taught all subjects and created original lesson and unit plans
  • Provided required accommodation and modifications according to students' IEPs
  • Applied a diverse array of instructional methods to meet different learning styles
  • Dealt with off-task behavior proactively and applied diverse classroom management tools for the self-regulation of students' behaviors
  • Created and maintained effective classroom routines and encouraged organizational skills and discipline




Teacher Candidate, Grade 7/8

Toronto District School Board
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Taught all subjects and created original lesson and unit plans
  • Created and marked diverse assignments
  • Received feedback from Associate Teachers and Faculty Advisors positively and implemented their recommendations and suggestions diligently
  • Built a strong rapport with students, connected to them on a personal and professional level, showed the greatest commitment to enhancing their academic growth and emotional well-being

Program Facilitator

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of North Bay
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Facilitated the Bowl For Kids' Sake Fundraising Event, 2024
  • Planned and managed the Employment Workshops associated with the RBC funded programs in Ontario, targeting the young adults and youth employment
  • Helped with administration and program management


Educational Researcher

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
06.2018 - 08.2022
  • Developed learning materials for TEFL courses at secondary and post-secondary levels based on research from Peace Psychology, Educational Psychology, Linguistics and Socio-cultural Studies.
  • Participated in PhD workshops and monthly doctoral colloquiums
  • Presented in international conferences in Germany and Prague, Czech republic, France and Hungary





English Teacher

Iran Language Institute (Ministry Of Education)
06.2009 - 03.2018


  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to keep students enthusiastic and inquisitive
  • Created activities to foster students' critical thinking skills and meaningful participation
  • Conducted teachers-parents interviews

Education

Bachelor of Education Consecutive - Education

Nipissing University
North Bay, ON
04.2024

Ph.D. - North American Studies

Phillips University of Marburg
Marburg, Germany

Master of Arts - English Language And Literature

Allameh Tabatabei University
Tehran, Iran
02.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Linguistics And Translation Studies

University of Isfahan
Isfahan, Iran
06.2009

Skills

  • Cross-disciplinary and Subject-based Curriculum Development
  • Unit and Lesson Planning
  • Pro-active Classroom Management
  • Growing Success: Professional Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting
  • Educational Technology/ Gamification
  • Commitment to Learners' Well-being and Academic Growth
  • Upholding Ethical Standards of Respect, Care, Trust and Integrity
  • Parent-Teacher Communication and Interviews
  • Providing Accommodation, Modification and Personalized Learning Methods
  • Collaborative Teaching Projects

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Persian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Pre-Service Teacher, Grade 9-10 English

Near North District School Board
03.2024 - 04.2024

Program Facilitator

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of North Bay
01.2024 - 03.2024

Teacher Candidate, Grade 5/6

Near North District School Board
10.2023 - 11.2023

Teacher Candidate, Grade 7/8

Toronto District School Board
10.2022 - 02.2023

Educational Researcher

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
06.2018 - 08.2022

English Teacher

Iran Language Institute (Ministry Of Education)
06.2009 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Education Consecutive - Education

Nipissing University

Ph.D. - North American Studies

Phillips University of Marburg

Master of Arts - English Language And Literature

Allameh Tabatabei University

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Linguistics And Translation Studies

University of Isfahan

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