OMID BAHRAMI
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Experienced in teaching business, specific-purpose, and general English at all levels in SELC located in downtown Vancouver. Successfully instructed ESL to international students and immigrants at West End Community Centre. Proficient in teaching EFL to students of various levels and preparing them for exams for over 6 years. Skilled in prioritizing teaching methods and techniques based on class needs. Known for being dynamic, creative, committed, well-organized, and detail-oriented as a team player. Capable of setting priorities according to the individual and collective needs of students. Possess TESOL certification and knowledge of CLBT levels.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
Ilia English Academy
- Provided up-to-date online resources and links for additional and independent practice
- Developed assessments such as assignments to put into practice in real life and report the results to measure learners' progress
- Provided clear instructions for activities and demonstrated or gave an example of the procedure
- Adapted and made necessary changes to the activities which were too easy or too difficult for the class
- Asked for and provided feedback from the class and answered students questions about the lessons and provided examples to clarify difficult concepts.
ESL Teacher
SELC
2011.01 - 2020.01
- Designed educational materials including print, video and computer-based components to meet needs, interests, and abilities of the students
- Maximized student talk time and kept teacher talk time to an appropriate ratio
- Encouraged multicultural awareness and understanding through teaching of English
- Prepared learners to use the target language in meaningful and real-world situations
- Motivated students to take charge of their own learning by creating activities that required group participation and creativity.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Volunteer Administrative Assistant
ISS of BC
2010.01 - 2012.01
English Private Tutor
2000.01 - 2011.01
- Taught private and semi-private classes of up to 5 students, beginner to advanced levels
- Prepared students for TOEFL exam based in Cambridge, Cliffs and Barron's methods and materials
- Used up-to-date materials and the latest movies and pieces of news to keep students informed of the issues of the day
- Integrated different books and prepared handouts to meet individual student needs.
Education
ESL teacher -
Sydney English Language Centre (SELC)
Vancouver, BC09.2024
TESOL Diploma -
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC01.2020
Bachelor Degree in English Literature -
Azad University
Tehran, Iran01.1999
Skills
- Empathy and patience
- Student assessment
- Teaching English
- Classroom Management
- Interactive Teaching
- Instructional Plan Implementation
- Test Preparation
- Curriculum Development
- Student Evaluation
- Personalized Instruction
- Vocabulary Enrichment
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Traveling, Reading, Sports (Table Tennis & Cycling), Technology
I am an enthusiastic traveler with a keen interest in exploring diverse cultures and environments, and an avid reader with a strong interest in literature and continuous learning. I regularly cycle and play tennis. I strive to stay up-to-the-minute with the latest technology.
Timeline
ESL Teacher
SELC
2011.01 - 2020.01
Volunteer Administrative Assistant
ISS of BC
2010.01 - 2012.01
English Private Tutor
2000.01 - 2011.01
ESL Teacher
Ilia English Academy
ESL teacher -
Sydney English Language Centre (SELC)
TESOL Diploma -
Vancouver Community College
Bachelor Degree in English Literature -
Azad University
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeGig WorkWork Location
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsReading, Sports (Hiking, Cycling, Ping-pong)
Reading: I love diving into different worlds through books, whether it's fiction, non-fiction, or anything in between.
Hiking: Exploring nature trails and reaching new heights is exhilarating and refreshing.
Cycling: It's a great way to stay fit and enjoy the outdoors, plus it's eco-friendly!
Ping-pong: A fun and fast-paced game that sharpens reflexes and provides a good workout.
Work Availability
monday
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