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Niloofar Saremiafshar
English Instructor
Munich
Summary
Dynamic Business English Instructor with a proven track record at Berlitz Language School, enhancing student engagement through innovative curriculum development and personalized feedback. Skilled in cross-cultural communication and performance evaluation, I successfully improved student retention and academic success, fostering a positive learning environment tailored to individual needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Business English Instructor
Berlitz Language School
07.2023 - Current
- Provided one-on-one tutoring for struggling students, helping them achieve academic success in the subject matter.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Had lessons with students from different companies.
- designed courses for classes based on their needs: N3 (Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce) technical English for instance.
- Enhanced student retention by providing tailored feedback and addressing individual learning needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops, staying current with best practices in Business English instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching strategies, resulting in increased student engagement.
- Maintained open communication channels with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and addressing any concerns.
M.A Admission Comittee's Student Representative
Friedrich-Schiller Universität
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Selecting new master's students for the program.
- Looking through applications and deciding who is fit for the program.
- Holding online interviews along with professors to make the final choice on choosing new applicants.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
IELTS Instructor
IRSAFAM Language Institute
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided targeted support for struggling students through personalized tutoring sessions and additional resources.
- Strengthened students' reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills to achieve higher IELTS test scores.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of instructional techniques using student feedback and performance data, making adjustments as necessary for continuous improvement.
- Offered constructive feedback on written assignments, focusing on grammar, vocabulary usage, organization, coherence, cohesion, tone appropriateness, and overall clarity in writing tasks.
- Leveraged a variety of instructional materials including textbooks, online resources, audio-visual aids to create engaging lessons that catered to diverse learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cohesive curriculum materials that met international standards for English language instruction.
- Conducted regular mock IELTS exams under realistic conditions to prepare students for their official tests while identifying areas requiring further attention or improvement strategies.
Business Communication English Instructor
Baran Institute for International Communication
05.2015 - 01.2020
- Delivered English-language telephone training to senior managers in Iran’s oil and gas refining sector, focusing on effective communication for real-life business meetings.
- Enhanced overall student success with personalized feedback, constructive criticism, and one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Assigned books and other materials to improve reading comprehension.
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
Education
Master of Arts - English And American Studies
Friedrich-Schiller Universität
Jena, Germany06.2026
Online Certificates - Programming For Everybody (Starting With Python)
Coursera (University of Michigan)
05.2022
Online Certificates - The Bilingual Brain
Coursera (Univesity of Houston)
06.2021
Online Certificate - English For Business And Entrepreneurship
Coursera (University If Pennsylvania)
06.2021
Certificate - IELTS Train The Trainer Course
Iran Oxford
Tehran07.2020
CELTA - English Teaching
Cambridge English Teacher Training Center - ITI
Istanbul, Turkey03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English Translation Studies
Allame Tabataba'i University
Tehran, Iran09.2016
High School Diploma -
Shohadaye Iran Tire
Tehran, Iran06.2010
Skills
- Instructional techniques
- Learning assessment
- Lecture delivery
- Advanced negotiation skills
- Cross-cultural communication
- Business communication
- Lesson planning
- Discussion facilitation
- Curriculum development
- Performance evaluation
- Assignment preparation
Interests
Course Design
Timeline
Business English Instructor
Berlitz Language School
07.2023 - Current
M.A Admission Comittee's Student Representative
Friedrich-Schiller Universität
06.2023 - 09.2024
IELTS Instructor
IRSAFAM Language Institute
03.2020 - 04.2021
Business Communication English Instructor
Baran Institute for International Communication
05.2015 - 01.2020
Master of Arts - English And American Studies
Friedrich-Schiller Universität
Online Certificates - Programming For Everybody (Starting With Python)
Coursera (University of Michigan)
Online Certificates - The Bilingual Brain
Coursera (Univesity of Houston)
Online Certificate - English For Business And Entrepreneurship
Coursera (University If Pennsylvania)
Certificate - IELTS Train The Trainer Course
Iran Oxford
CELTA - English Teaching
Cambridge English Teacher Training Center - ITI
Bachelor of Arts - English Translation Studies
Allame Tabataba'i University
High School Diploma -
Shohadaye Iran Tire