Reihaneh Najafi
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Communicative ESL Instructor committed to helping non-English speaking students improve English reading, writing and speaking fluency. Bringing 18 years of hands-on experience creating instructional methods to stimulate learning and assessing student progress. Proficient in Moodle and e-learning content delivery. Results-oriented and energetic professional skillful in developing informal and formal language assessments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Instructor
Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology
09.2015 - 03.2021
- Delivered curriculum creatively to increase the English language proficiency of new immigrants and international students.
- Clearly explained the concepts comprehensively and provided constructive feedback.
- Met language and academic outcomes while actively contributing to Program goals.
- Delivered online instruction with Moodle, WebEx, Zoom and Microsoft Teams
- Taught courses levels 3 through 5 in the following skills: (i) Listening; (ii) Speaking; (iii) Reading and vocabulary; and (iv) Writing and grammar.
- Worked regularly with students to practice and improve their L-S-R-W skills.
- Performed all required administrative duties comprehensively and on time.
ESL Instructor
NorQuest College
05.2021 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension with clear explanations and real-life examples during lessons.
- Designed assessments that accurately measured student progress, providing valuable feedback for improvement.
- Provided individualized support to struggling learners, tailoring instruction to meet their unique needs and abilities.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining a focused and productive learning atmosphere.
- Established clear expectations for student behavior, creating a respectful and inclusive learning environment where all students felt valued and supported.
- Evaluated curriculum materials critically for cultural sensitivity and relevance, ensuring that instructional resources reflected diverse perspectives.
- Tailored lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and speeds.
- Attended team meetings with fellow bilingual teachers to integrate curriculum and improve student learning.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gap.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, enriching the overall educational experience for students.
LINC Instructor
Catholic Social Services CSD
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Delivered English language instruction to adult immigrants focusing on the main skills (L-S-R-W)
- Prepared course material to improve their language proficiency in line with the learners’ needs.
- Explained the concepts clearly and comprehensively and provided constructive feedback.
- Taught learning strategies to facilitate, accelerate, and improve the language-learning process.
Technical Writer
ATCO Electric
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Enhanced user experience by simplifying complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand documentation.
- Increased product adoption by creating clear and concise user guides, manuals, and online help resources.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather information for accurate and comprehensive documentation.
ESL Instructor/ ESL Assessor/Faculty Member
Marvdasht Azad University
09.2008 - 03.2014
- Enhanced student comprehension with clear explanations and real-life examples during lessons. Creatively taught English courses based on the university curriculums to students enrolled in English Translation, English Teaching and also ESP courses
- Designed tests, quizzes, mid-terms, and final exams and individually assessed each student while providing constructive written and oral feedback.
- Evaluated and mentored prospective new teachers according to set standards through face-to-face meetings
TTC Instructor /Observer
Iran Language Institute
09.2002 - 03.2014
- Delivered IELTS and TOEFL courses, prepared the instruction material, and assessed the learners.
- Prepared Graduate students for their university entrance exam by improving their reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary knowledge
- Evaluated the language level of prospective learners through placement tests and interviews.
- Conducted needs analysis for the students and streamed them to the suitable program
- Taught English online to language learners of different levels and backgrounds
- Observed teachers’ performance and gave them the necessary information and advice to improve their teaching techniques and methodologies.
Education
Certificate - Permanent Standard Three
TESOL Federation
Calgary, AB07.2014
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language, TESL
Shiraz Azad University
Shiraz, Iran09.2007
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Persian Gulf University
Bushehr , Iran05.2004
Skills
- Student Motivation
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Teaching Strategies
- Curriculum Development
- Resource Utilization
- Fluent in English and Persian; beginner French, beginner Arabic (reading and writing)
- Proficient in online course delivery platforms including Moodle, ZOOM, Microsoft Teams and WebEx
- Excellent classroom organization, time management, and critical thinking
- Outcome-based education expertise
Accomplishments
Nominated for the 2016/2017 Instructional Excellence Award for significant impacts on students’ learning at NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology). May 2017
Nominated for Jay Fredrickson Teaching Excellence Award at Norquest College in December 2023.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
French
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ESL Instructor
NorQuest College
05.2021 - Current
ESL Instructor
Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology
09.2015 - 03.2021
Technical Writer
ATCO Electric
11.2014 - 03.2015
LINC Instructor
Catholic Social Services CSD
08.2014 - 06.2016
ESL Instructor/ ESL Assessor/Faculty Member
Marvdasht Azad University
09.2008 - 03.2014
TTC Instructor /Observer
Iran Language Institute
09.2002 - 03.2014
Certificate - Permanent Standard Three
TESOL Federation
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language, TESL
Shiraz Azad University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Persian Gulf University
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