Professional Experience
ESL Teacher St. George International College, Toronto, ON 2015 - Present ESL Teacher Sol Schools Toronto, ON Canada 2015 Systems Analyst Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Toronto, ON 2014-2015 ESL Teacher GEOS Language Academy, Toronto, ON 2012-2013 Sales Representative Rogers Communications Inc., Brampton, ON 2011-2012 ESL Teacher Mennonite New Life Centre, Toronto, ON 2011 Practicum Teaching Sol Schools Toronto, ON Canada 2011 EFL Teacher Mehrpouyan College, Tehran, Iran 2007-2010 Interpreter International Physics Olympiad, Esfahan, Iran 2007 EFL Teacher Pooyesh Language School, Esfahan, Iran 2005-2007
Teaching Approach
Delivered basic to advanced levels of English instruction to classes of up to 20 students from various parts of the world Supported adult learners by applying communicative language teaching techniques and inductive approaches Encouraged learners to take responsibility for their own learning by creating opportunities to peer teach Resolved plateau effect among upper-intermediate learners by analyzing language, stressing appropriate word choice and challenging tasks Identified and addressed the learning needs of False Beginners Developed daily lesson plans based on audio-lingual and communicative approaches Tailored lesson plans to accommodate varied learning styles Incorporated use of computers and other multimedia tools to enhance language learning
