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Maryam  Mahmoodvand

Maryam Mahmoodvand

English Teacher
Istanbul

Summary

Dedicated and experienced English teacher with over 15 years of teaching expertise, possessing a Master's degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and a CELTA qualification. Committed to creating an engaging and supportive learning environment to enhance students' language proficiency and foster a passion for English language and literature. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

English Teacher

Üsküdar University
09.2022 - Current
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.

Medicine ESP Teacher

Üsküdar University
09.2022 - Current
  • Focus on helping students learn medical language through various methods tailored to their needs and goals.
  • Specialized Vocabulary, Contextual Learning, Role-plays and Simulations, Visual Aids are some employed strategies.

TOEFL Instructor

Üsküdar University
09.2022 - Current
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Managed several internet-based language programs.
  • Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
  • Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.

English Instructor and Teacher's Trainer

Mortimer English Club
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
  • Selected and prepared educational resources, taking account of students' interests and cultural backgrounds.

IELTS Trainer and English Teacher

Safir Language Academy
04.2013 - 08.2021
  • Created teaching materials and developed engaging lesson plans for IELTS Modules.
  • Proctored IELTS testing to maintain secure testing locations and honest test results.
  • Exercised discretion when handling confidential student and staff profiles.
  • Multitasked and prioritized student assignments to meet strict deadlines and last-minute requests.
  • Instructed over hundreds students in listening, speaking and academic reading and writing.

Education

CELTA - Certificate in English Language Teaching To Adults

ITI Istanbul (Cambridge University)
Istanbul, Turkey
04.2001 -

Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language

Science And Research University
Tehran, Iran
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - English Translation

Tehran State University
Tehran, Iran
04.2001 -

Skills

    Student Support

Certification

Certified CELTA teacher, Cambridge, ITI Istanbul - 2021

Interests

Sports and do Zumba

Read books and Watch movies

Timeline

Certified Zumba Instructor, ZIN Community - 2023

04-2023

Certified IELTS Teacher Training, IDP Australia - 2023

03-2023

English Teacher

Üsküdar University
09.2022 - Current

Medicine ESP Teacher

Üsküdar University
09.2022 - Current

TOEFL Instructor

Üsküdar University
09.2022 - Current

Certified CELTA teacher, Cambridge, ITI Istanbul - 2021

10-2021

English Instructor and Teacher's Trainer

Mortimer English Club
09.2021 - 09.2022

IELTS

02-2021

Certified IELTS Instructor, Goftegoo Higher Education in Iran - 2018

10-2018

Certificate of Attendance at OJT, 2018 [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

01-2018

IELTS Trainer and English Teacher

Safir Language Academy
04.2013 - 08.2021

CELTA - Certificate in English Language Teaching To Adults

ITI Istanbul (Cambridge University)
04.2001 -

Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language

Science And Research University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - English Translation

Tehran State University
04.2001 -
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