Shima Haghighi
Tehran
Summary
Proven IELTS Tutor and English Teacher with a track record of elevating student outcomes at Shokouh English Institute.
Specialized in innovative teaching strategies and comprehensive curriculum development, enhancing both academic and social skills.
Dynamic IELTS Trainer fluent in English and specialized in education of peoples from different ages.
Experienced Teacher with 10-year background in ESL education. Disciplined mindset combined with expertise in classroom management, bringing skill in both individual and group instruction.
Strong knowledge of in-classroom curriculum delivery as well as online learning platforms.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IELTS Tutor
IRSAFAM IELTS / Idp CENTER
Tehran
04.2019 - Current
- Participated in training classes to improve tutoring practices and learn new tutoring techniques.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce anxiety of failure in writing.
- Worked with students in classrooms, small study areas or home environments to provide educational support.
- Created special handouts, study guides and assessments to evaluate and boost student knowledge.
- Offered complete instructional support for students unable to attend regular classes.
- Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills on stronger ones.
- Educated students on study tips and exam strategies.
- Structured activities for interactive learning, including word analysis, reading understanding and fluency skills.
- Established strong relationships with students by demonstrating empathy and understanding of their personal goals and aspirations.
- Conducted mock examinations under realistic conditions, preparing students for the actual testing experience.
- Provided constructive feedback on writing tasks, enabling students to improve their written communication abilities.
- Collaborated with fellow tutors for continuous improvement of teaching methods and materials.
- Led tutoring workshops for groups of students with related tutoring needs.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators with the assisting the head supervisor as a coordinator to determine how best to support student success.
English Teacher
Shokouh English Institute
Tehran , Shahran
08.2014 - 07.2018
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Served as languages department member and attended several meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for students.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Tracked student progress using exams and weekly graded assignments, keeping detailed notes and working with students to identify and rectify issues.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Provided personal guidance for students struggling both in and out of classrooms, maintaining professionalism while helping students feel safe.
- Coordinated theme days for classes to encourage interest in reading, resulting in significant increase in reading scores.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
English Teacher
Iran National Language Institution
Tehran
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Administered various tests to determine comprehension rates among students.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for all students and visitors.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Networked with other educators to promote awareness of advanced teaching practices and development of 21st Century skills.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in English.
English Teacher / Supervisor
Alipoor Language Academy
Tehran
02.2013 - 12.2013
- Facilitated development of program structure within classrooms to formulate and implement long-term goals.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and institution officials.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Education
IELTS Academic Degree - English
IELTS Tehran
Tehran07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Azad University Of Karaj
Karaj02.2014
Teacher Training Course (TTC) - Teaching English As A Second Language
Alipoor
Tehran 10.2013
Skills
- Social skills teacher
- Organization
- Team management
- Strong work ethic
- Self motivation
- Relationship development
- Supervision
- Communication
- Educational copyright knowledge
Certification
IELTS Academic test certificate
Band score 8
Speaking 8 - Listening 8.5 - Reading 8 - Writing 8
Timeline
IELTS Tutor
IRSAFAM IELTS / Idp CENTER
04.2019 - Current
English Teacher
Shokouh English Institute
08.2014 - 07.2018
English Teacher
Iran National Language Institution
09.2013 - 06.2014
English Teacher / Supervisor
Alipoor Language Academy
02.2013 - 12.2013
IELTS Academic Degree - English
IELTS Tehran
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Azad University Of Karaj
Teacher Training Course (TTC) - Teaching English As A Second Language
Alipoor