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Mina Rad

Calgary

Summary

Dynamic academic leader with a proven track record in managing and enhancing educational programs. Skilled in curriculum development, budgeting, and fostering exceptional student experiences. Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, ensuring excellence in teaching and learning.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Centre Academic Manager

Oxford House College
05.2022 - Current
  • Manage online and offline communication with learners, both instructor-to-learner and learner-to-learner
  • Conduct academic integrity hearing for staff and students as needed
  • Work with academic departments across countries to identify and develop new program opportunities
  • Closely work with onshore and offshore marketing teams to ensure accurate information is conveyed to clients
  • Determine and promote courses offered based on trends and potential of targeted market
  • Recruit, onboard, train, and support new staff
  • Implement thematic approach to teaching based on Canadian culture, settlement and integration life skills
  • Lead and attend related project meetings and inform Global Director, NA Director and other relevant parties of decisions and actions taken by project teams and follow up where further action is required.
  • Support training for staff on new initiatives to ensure smooth adoption and sustainment of projects globally and locally.
  • Appraise teachers as and when needed
  • Monitor teacher administration including, but not restricted to, Weekly Plans, Lesson Record sheets, Progress Tests and Registers.
  • Streamlining administrative processes for better efficiency in managing academic activities and resources.
  • Champion academic excellence through establishment of high-quality standards for teaching, research, and service delivery.
  • Spearhead initiatives to increase student retention rates by implementing effective academic support services.
  • Foster positive learning environment by promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity among students, faculty, and staff members.
  • Improve faculty performance through regular evaluations, feedback sessions, and professional development opportunities.
  • Serve as mentor, coach, or advisor for faculty members, providing guidance on career advancement opportunities while fostering culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Part-time LINC Instructor

Bow Valley College
05.2023 - Current
  • Prepare lessons in English language and Canadian culture to adult newcomers to Canada based on PBLA best practices
  • Ensure activities develop students' receptive and productive skills
  • Perform assessments of students progress on aregular basis
  • Submit records to program chair on regular basis.

ACE TESOL Certificate Practicum

Bow Valley College
10.2021
  • Observed 10 hours of ESL classes taught by a variety of teachers, with students at various levels
  • Taught short lesson sequences through peer teaching
  • Completed 7 hours of independent teaching under the supervision of an experienced ESL teacher
  • Completed 3 hours of solo teaching, observed by an experienced ESL teacher.

Part-time LINC Instructor

YMCA Shawnessy
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Prepared and delivered interesting, relevant and meaningful lessons in English language and Canadian culture to adult newcomers to Canada based on Canadian Language Benchmarks and needs of students
  • Maintained records of previous lessons, researching and utilizing a variety of teaching resources
  • Ensured activities are developing students' listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
  • Performed assessments of students' progress on a regular basis (using student portfolios); introduced new activities and materials to enhance student learning
  • Assessed individual student needs; address student problems as necessary; monitor classroom activities and dynamics
  • Maintained accurate student records of attendance and portfolios
  • Maintained up-to-date instructor binder and submit attendance sheets on weekly basis; Submitted classroom/lesson reports on a quarterly basis
  • Attended monthly staff meetings.

Checkout/Customer Services Supervisor

IKEA Calgary
06.2020 - 05.2022
  • Trained new retail staff on customer service, cash and inventory
  • Assisted manager in hiring decisions
  • Collected checks, drafts, and money orders
  • Recorded cash inflows and outflows
  • Tracked company's periodic cash flows
  • Checked for variances, if any
  • Provided receipts for all cash inflows
  • Ensured receipts for all payments are received
  • Maintained financial records
  • Ran the floor and supervised the checkout team
  • Communicated with other departments within the store to enhance sales and create a lively shopping experience for customers
  • Ran new-hires onboarding training sessions in collaboration with HR department
  • Presented company's value based periodical training session for coworkers.

Education/Academic Manager

Safir Gofteman Language Academy
02.2016 - 04.2020
  • Identified opportunities to enhance or evolve tutoring and academic success programs and solve or make recommendations for their improvement
  • Engaged in selection, hiring, and onboarding processes for tutors, teachers and other academic staff
  • Observed and evaluated staff performance, provide feedback and coaching as needed
  • Promoted academic success programs along with the department chair
  • Proactively led and oversaw employees in academic practices to ensure job duties are being completed accurately, thoroughly and timely
  • Provided measurable feedback to direct reports and coaching to improve performance.

Education

The ACE TESOL Certificate (TESL Canada Standard One recognized) -

Bow Valley College
Calgary, Alberta
11.2021

Master of Arts, English Language and Literature -

Ferdowsi University
Iran
02.2017

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Fast Learner
  • Problem-Solving
  • Interpersonal and Social Skills
  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Research and analysis
  • Strong Academic Record
  • Financial Acumen
  • Business Administration
  • Financial Administration
  • Team Collaboration
  • Creativity and Innovation

Volunteer Experience

  • LINC Instructor Assistant Volunteer, Columbia College, Calgary, Alberta, 02/2022, 05/2022
  • EAL Weekly English Café for Seniors Instructor, Calgary Immigrant Services, Calgary, Alberta, 09/2020, 02/2021
  • Stampede Family Breakfast Flipper, Stampede, 07/2023

Languages

French
Limited Working
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working

Accomplishments

    Accreditation and Compliance : Led efforts to ensure academic programs meet accreditation standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring the quality and integrity of the academic programs.

    Budget Management : Successfully managed academic program budgets, optimizing resources to achieve program goals and objectives.

    Student Recruitment : Collaborated with global sales teams to develop strategies for student recruitment, resulting in increased enrollment and program visibility.

    Faculty Development : Led efforts to support faculty development, including workshops, training sessions, and mentorship programs, resulting in improved teaching effectiveness and faculty satisfaction.

    Curriculum Development : Spearheaded the development of innovative curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of students, resulting in increased student engagement and retention rates.

Certification

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, budget management, and curriculum development.

Certified in CPR/AED and Microsoft Office Specialist- Excel 2016.

Timeline

Part-time LINC Instructor

Bow Valley College
05.2023 - Current

Part-time LINC Instructor

YMCA Shawnessy
06.2022 - 03.2023

Centre Academic Manager

Oxford House College
05.2022 - Current

ACE TESOL Certificate Practicum

Bow Valley College
10.2021

Checkout/Customer Services Supervisor

IKEA Calgary
06.2020 - 05.2022

Education/Academic Manager

Safir Gofteman Language Academy
02.2016 - 04.2020

The ACE TESOL Certificate (TESL Canada Standard One recognized) -

Bow Valley College

Master of Arts, English Language and Literature -

Ferdowsi University

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