Saba Mogharebi
Halifax,NS
Summary
A CELTA-certified English language teacher with master's degrees in both Linguistics and Education with 10+ years of experience educating students in language schools and colleges.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Canada College
Halifax, NS
10.2023 - Current
- Answers phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Provides secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
- Responds effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Develops administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
EAL Instructor
ISANS
Halifax, NS
12.2022 - Current
- Creates and implements lesson plans, modifying for differences in student learning styles.
- Attends professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.
- Selects and revised course curricula to meet current instructional demands.
- Adapts teaching strategies to different student learning styles and skill levels.
ESL & EAP Instructor
Dalhousie University, Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development
Halifax, NS
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Teaches in the English Language Studies Department.
- Provides student service, pastoral care, advising, and/or support appropriate for the
course or program. - Contributes to the design, development, editing, and updating of courses, materials, and assessments offered by English Language Studies currently or in the future.
- Delivers ELS Programs to a high standard in any modality, including face-to-face, online
synchronous, online asynchronous, blended, face-to-face, and hybrid. - Maintaining efficient administration through engagement with the ELS administration
team and collegiality within the ELS Department through
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, NS
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Developed guides and course materials to reinforce lecture information and help students learn.
- Informed students of procedures for completing and submitting class work.
- Supported professor in implementing rigorous teaching and learning experiences.
- Tutored or mentored students in need of additional instruction.
- Ordered or obtained materials for classes.
Program Assistant
Dalhousie University, Department of Open learning and Career Development
Halifax, NS
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Oversaw heavy load of administrative tasks while verifying accuracy and prompt completion of paperwork.
- Partnered with program management on recommendations, process improvements and corrective action plans.
- Coordinated support to facilitate general office operations.
- Encouraged and improved cross-department internal communication.
IELTS Invigilator
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, NS
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Kept testing materials secured and confidential to prevent cheating.
- Maintained confidentiality regarding student testing and case information.
- Kept operations and conduct in compliance with testing policies and standards.
- Made special accommodations for students with disabilities to complete tests in rooms where they felt comfortable.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
EAL Instructor
East Coast Language College
Halifax, NS
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Developed detailed lesson plans for classes to meet the educational needs of students with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Modified teaching techniques to meet the instructional needs of students in a multicultural classroom.
- Prepared extra-curricular activities to help students develop their language skills.
- Planned, and executed a weekly field trip to incorporate outside experiences into the course and improve students' language as well as social skills.
English Language Instructor
New Shiya Consulting Inc. (ePatch Education)
Halifax, NS
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided one-on-one goal-oriented online tutoring for 15 Chinese students aged 6-10.
- Assessed each student's needs and created fun personalized lesson plans.
- Used positive reinforcement to encourage and motivate students.
EAL Instructor
Approach International Student Center
Boston, The USA
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided online classes for 15-19 Brazilian students aged 20-50 in Boston, USA.
- Evaluated student progress, and recorded scores.
IELTS Exam Preparation Content Creator
Afarinesh IELTS House
Tehran, Iran
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Created useful, creative, and timely content on Instagram for students preparing for the IELTS examination. (@afarineshielts)
English Language Instructor
Kish Institute of Science and Technology
Tehran, Iran
08.2009 - 12.2020
- Developed detailed lesson plans, including preparing assignments, activities, and projects.
- Assessed 70-100 students’ progress throughout the term and worked closely with other staff to efficiently plan and coordinate work.
- Attended professional development workshops to remain updated.
Education
Master of Education - International Master of Teaching English
Saint Mary’s University
Halifax, NS01.2023
Master of Arts - Linguistics
Islamic Azad University, Science & Research Branch
Tehran, Iran09.2018
Skills
- Online Instruction
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Good Work Ethic
- Sensitivity towards cultural differences
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swedish
Limited
Persian
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary
German
Elementary
Affiliations
- "Teacher of the Quarter" Award in 2021
- "Teacher of the Year" Award in 2020
- "Teacher of the Year" Award in 2017
- "Teacher of the Year" Award in 2012
Certification
- Certificate of Completion: CELTA (Grade B), December 2022
- Certificate of Completion: Teach English Now! TESOL Certificate Part 1, November 2020.
- Certificate of Completion: Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1, September 2020.
- Certificate of Participation: Art of Expression Workshop, August 2020.
- Certificate of Participation: Voice Acting Workshop, August 2020.
- Certificate of Participation: Consecutive Interpreting Workshop, August 2020.
- Certificate of Participation: Simultaneous Interpreting Workshop, August 2020.
- Certificate of Completion: Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment, June 2020.
- Certificate of Completion: Teach English Now! Teach Theories of Second Language Acquisition, May 2020.
- Certificate of Completion: Teach English Now! Foundational Principles, April 2020.
- Certificate of Completion: Teacher Training Course on Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adult Learners, January 2019.
- Certificate of Participation: Communication Skills Development, October 2018.
- Certificate of Completion: Teaching IELTS Preparation Classes, October 2018.
- Certificate of Participation: Pearson In-Service Workshop on Giving Instructions-ESA, December 2015.
- Certificate of Completion: Teacher Training Course on Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Young Learners, December 2008.
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Canada College
10.2023 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Saint Mary's University
02.2023 - 05.2023
IELTS Invigilator
Saint Mary's University
01.2023 - 09.2023
EAL Instructor
ISANS
12.2022 - Current
Program Assistant
Dalhousie University, Department of Open learning and Career Development
12.2022 - 07.2023
ESL & EAP Instructor
Dalhousie University, Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development
08.2022 - 12.2023
EAL Instructor
Approach International Student Center
02.2022 - 06.2022
EAL Instructor
East Coast Language College
11.2021 - 09.2022
English Language Instructor
New Shiya Consulting Inc. (ePatch Education)
08.2021 - 03.2022
IELTS Exam Preparation Content Creator
Afarinesh IELTS House
07.2020 - 07.2021
English Language Instructor
Kish Institute of Science and Technology
08.2009 - 12.2020
Master of Education - International Master of Teaching English
Saint Mary’s University
Master of Arts - Linguistics
Islamic Azad University, Science & Research Branch
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