Overview
Work History
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Sona Alipour

Toronto,ON

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager in Training

Negin Academy
06.2005 - 08.2023

English Language Tutor

Afagh Tahmasebi
06.2005 - 07.2023
  • Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
  • Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
  • Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
  • Leveraged technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
  • Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
  • Strengthened students'' listening comprehension skills through exposure to various accents and dialects during audio-based exercises.
  • Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness, or social hurdles.
  • Conducted academic skill reviews and led workshops to develop writing skills and language comprehension.
  • Led tutoring workshops for groups of students with related tutoring needs.
  • Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing interactive teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
  • Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
  • Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
  • Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
  • Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.
  • Boosted student confidence in language abilities through consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
  • Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities and open-ended questions into lessons.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Teamed with other faculty members and parents to outline IEPs for gifted, talented and special education students, addressing diverse teaching approaches for special learning requirements.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as conversation clubs or writing workshops to supplement in-class instruction.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
  • Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
  • Facilitated small group workshops to build students' communication and presentation skills.
  • Launched focused writing program for students enrolled in AP courses to teach advanced composition in preparation for college composition classes.
  • Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Timeline

Manager in Training

Negin Academy
06.2005 - 08.2023

English Language Tutor

Afagh Tahmasebi
06.2005 - 07.2023
Sona Alipour