Marzieh Abbaspour

English Language Instructor | Psycholinguistics Researcher

Isfahan, IR.

About

Highly accomplished English Language Instructor and Psycholinguistics Researcher with over five years of experience in designing and delivering innovative, activity-centered curricula. Proven ability to elevate learner proficiency from intermediate to advanced levels through dynamic workshops and research-based methodologies. Adept at academic writing, assessment design, and integrating modern educational trends to foster impactful learning environments and contribute to academic excellence.

Work

Parsayan Institute Ertebat Language Institute

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Language Instructor & Supervisor

Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

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Summary

Spearheaded English language instruction and curriculum coordination, overseeing a team of instructors and significantly enhancing learner proficiency across diverse levels.

Highlights

Led and supervised a team of instructors, managing curriculum delivery and ensuring high-quality English instruction for diverse proficiency levels, impacting over 500 students annually.

Designed and facilitated specialized conversational English workshops, successfully advancing learner fluency from intermediate to advanced levels for over 150 participants.

Provided critical teaching assistant support for specialized courses, contributing to the development of engaging lesson plans and robust assessment designs.

Integrated innovative oral-translation techniques and instructional methodologies, including English-language film critique, to enrich classroom learning and boost student engagement by 20%.

Education

Sheikh Bahaei University

Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
B.A. English Translation Grade:

Ashrafi Isfahani University

Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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M.A. (in progress) English Language Teaching Grade:

Languages

Persian

English

Certificates

IELTS Academic Band Score 8

IELTS

Certificate, Cognitive Linguistics Program

Independent Researcher, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Skills

Assessment & Evaluation

Assessment Design, Comprehensive Placement Examinations, Structured Learning Pathways Development.

Translation & Editing

Literary Translation, English-Persian Translation, Persian-English Translation, English Literary Text Editing.

Language Instruction & Pedagogy

English Language Instruction, Advanced Conversation Facilitation, Activity-Centered Learning, Learner-Centered Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Lesson Planning, Student Mentorship, Oral Interpretation, English-language Film Analysis.

Research & Academia

Psycholinguistics Research, Research-Based Methodology, Academic Writing, Pedagogical Framework Development, Theoretical Principles Integration.

Leadership & Coordination

Team Supervision, Curriculum Coordination.

Interests

Literary Translation & Editing

English Literary Texts, English-Persian Translation, Persian-English Translation.

Projects

Theory of English Language Teaching Based on Advanced, Activity-Centered Principles

Summary

Developed a comprehensive pedagogical framework that seamlessly integrates advanced theoretical principles with practical, activity-based, and learner-centered classroom practices.

Comprehensive English Placement Examination Design

Summary

Designed and implemented comprehensive placement examinations and structured learning pathways to accurately assess and guide intermediate and advanced English language learners.