SHARIF SHARIFISOORAKI
Istanbul
Summary
ESL educator with almost 20 years of teaching experience. Result-oriented ESL instructor, well-versed in instructional design and learning principles. Bringing 20 years of hands-on experience creating instructional methods to stimulate learning and assessing student progress. Resourceful English teacher with a TEFL degree and commitment to delivering exceptional learning experiences. Superb communication skills and dedication to students leading to positive results.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Instructor
DOĞA School
Istanbul, Turkey
09.2022 - Current
- Delivered and developed lesson plans by using broad range of teaching techniques and strategies.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Offered extra in-school classes to improve weaker students' performance, boosting overall performance by over 50% in the following semester.
ESL Instructor & Head Teacher
Bahcesehir Language School
Istanbul, Turkey
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Did almost 20-25 class observations monthly and provided FB sessions for teachers, which improved their performance greatly.
- Attended team meetings with fellow bilingual teachers to integrate curriculum and improve student learning.
- Administered language and academic assessments to evaluate students' progress.
Director of Studies
Safir Language Academy
Tehran, Iran
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Achieved record number of student retention and doubled number of students after 3 months of opening new branch.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with school regulations to achieve objectives.
- Observed teachers' lessons and provided remedial help.
ESL Instructor
Safir Language Academy
Tehran, Iran
06.2013 - 05.2020
- Participated in various teaching methodology workshops and improved techniques of teaching.
- Ran IELTS preparation courses with over 75% of students achieving their target band score in real tests.
- Won teacher-of-the-year award three times.
Head Teacher
Safir Language Academy
Tehran, Iran
09.2015 - 05.2018
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Observed language learners and teachers to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet academic standards.
ESL Instructor
Sharif University, School of Foreign Languages
Tehran, Iran
04.2014 - 06.2017
- Taught ESL courses to students of university preparing for their main English courses.
- Increased students' reading levels by integrating up-to-date materials to achieve their language proficiency goals.
- Achieving record of over 90% student satisfaction based on university online surveys.
ESL Instructor
Kish Language School
Tehran, Iran
04.2006 - 12.2013
- Ran IELTS preparation classes with over 50% of students in each class achieving their target band score in the real test.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
ESL Instructor
Shokouh Language School
Tehran, Iran
03.2003 - 07.2006
- Gained experience in teaching different levels and age groups.
- Learned ESL/EFL teaching methods and practiced them to improve in delivering lessons to learners.
Education
MA - TEFL: Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Islamic Azad University, Science And Research
Tehran, Iran01.2017
BA - English Language and Literature
Allameh Tabataba'i University
Tehran. Iran01.2006
Skills
- Communication Strategies
- Reflective Teaching
- Training ESL Teachers
- Material Development
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Language Level Evaluation
Certification
- CELTA (PASS B) 2021.05
- On-the-Job-Training Program on "Task Design"- Certificate of Attendance 2020.02
- How to re-energize your lesson and make learning happen" - a two-day workshop trained by Ken and Dede Wilson 2018.09
- Contextualization Practice in Action" - Workshop certificate of attendance 2017.08
- Teenage Spirit in Language Classes" - Workshop certificate of attendance 2016.05
- Paced Teaching" - Participated as Workshop Trainer 2015.11
- Reflective Practice" - Workshop certificate of attendance 2014.10
- Pearson Longman Teacher Training Program 2008.05
Languages
Persian
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Turkish
Elementary
A2
Timeline
ESL Instructor
DOĞA School
09.2022 - Current
ESL Instructor & Head Teacher
Bahcesehir Language School
09.2021 - 09.2022
Director of Studies
Safir Language Academy
05.2018 - 06.2020
Head Teacher
Safir Language Academy
09.2015 - 05.2018
ESL Instructor
Sharif University, School of Foreign Languages
04.2014 - 06.2017
ESL Instructor
Safir Language Academy
06.2013 - 05.2020
ESL Instructor
Kish Language School
04.2006 - 12.2013
ESL Instructor
Shokouh Language School
03.2003 - 07.2006
MA - TEFL: Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Islamic Azad University, Science And Research
BA - English Language and Literature
Allameh Tabataba'i University
- CELTA (PASS B) 2021.05
- On-the-Job-Training Program on "Task Design"- Certificate of Attendance 2020.02
- How to re-energize your lesson and make learning happen" - a two-day workshop trained by Ken and Dede Wilson 2018.09
- Contextualization Practice in Action" - Workshop certificate of attendance 2017.08
- Teenage Spirit in Language Classes" - Workshop certificate of attendance 2016.05
- Paced Teaching" - Participated as Workshop Trainer 2015.11
- Reflective Practice" - Workshop certificate of attendance 2014.10
- Pearson Longman Teacher Training Program 2008.05
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