Tahere Ghasemi, Ph.D.

Mexico City +521**********

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Assistant Professor

Language & Culture Pedagogy Curriculum Development Cultural Research & Analysis

Versatile, talented academic professional with expertise in language teaching and academic administration. Strong organizational abilities, arranging and delivering multiple complex events focused on education and cultural exchange. Outstanding interpersonal abilities, establishing and fostering productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, bringing together participants of different backgrounds and collaborating effectively across all levels of the organization. Inspiring leader, coaching and mentoring individuals and teams to achieve their professional best.

Fluent in Persian and Spanish, proficient in English with basic, Arabic, and Azerbaijani Turkish, Hindi. Technical proficiency in SPSS, PowerPoint, Advanced Excel, audio-visual presentations, and multimedia production SLA.

Instructional Methods

Didactic Strategies

Student Engagement

Mentoring & Advising

Learning Outcome Assessment

Evaluation Methodologies

College Student Development

Cross-Cultural Education

Qualitative Research

Relationship Building

Professional Development

Collaborative Teamwork

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Spanish Language & Literature

Complutense University of Madrid, 2018

Research focused on socio-cultural similarities and differences between Iranian and Spanish cultures with goal of providing teachers of both languages tools to convey elements of both cultures and reduce culture shock.

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Spanish and Latin American Literature and Translation Spanish-English

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India, 2008

Master of Arts in Spanish Language, Literature, and Translation Spanish-English

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India, 2007

Undergraduate Programme in Spanish Language and Literature

Islamic Azad University of Tehran, 2003

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PERMANENT MISSION OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN IN MEXICO, Mexico City 2016 – Present

Cultural & Academic Affairs, Translation, Interpretation (Non-Diplomatic Charge)

Demonstrate background in higher education to create opportunities for Iranian society and universities to form connections with Mexican nationals and culture. Promote interaction and exchange by organizing cultural activities, academic collaborations, seminars, and workshops. Foster academic exchange opportunities by connecting Iranian universities with Mexican students.

Received recognition from Ambassador and recommended to perform cultural attaché responsibilities.

Expanded tourist participation fourfold in three years by coordinating cultural activities with Mexican embassy.

Organized more than 50 cultural activities such as Traditional Iranian Festivals, concerts, academic seminars, Ferias, expositions, in cities throughout Mexico since July 2016.

Promoted to Ambassador Assistance role in recognition of strong contributions.

IRANIAN CULTURAL CENTRE, Madrid, Spain 2011 – 2015

Persian Instructor

Combined strong language and multicultural abilities with extensive instructional experience to teach language courses in group settings across multiple age levels from children to adults. Incorporated cultural awareness activities to enrich and support language learning.

Prepared students for admission to high profile universities including Oxford and Autonoma University of Madrid by delivering exceptional language instruction and serving as inspirational model.

Taught Persian as a second language, applying experience and knowledge as Spanish teacher and instructional methodologies to teach European Languages.

ALLEMEH TABATABAII UNIVERSITY, Tehran, Iran 2009 – 2010

Guest Lecturer

Established supportive learning environment to promote student engagement, incorporating targeted instructional activities. Developed syllabi, selected instructional approaches, and formed appropriate measures of student learning.

Served as academic advisor to students, orienting to the university environment and delivering advice on upper level course selection.

Taught undergraduate level courses in Public Speaking, Advanced Translation, Business and Administrative Letters.

Contributed to University Magazine, reviewed translations of books prior to publication.

Organized and delivered workshops on second language teaching approaches and methods at the university.

DELHI UNIVERSITY, New Delhi, India 2007 – 2009

Guest Lecturer

Taught courses in Spanish language, using well-structured lesson plans and activities to promote focus and attention. Encouraged integration of course materials with other academic areas and evaluated student performance.

Supported students out of class through personal interactions, providing guidance and advice on a variety of issues, forming long-lasting relationships.

CERVANTES INSTITUTE, New Delhi, India 2007 – 2009

Guest Lecturer

Delivered courses in Spanish language and culture in Institute designed to promote Spanish language teaching, fostering knowledge of the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries throughout the world.

Promoted knowledge of and interest in Spanish culture in addition to language by organizing events such as film festivals and Día E.

ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN, Tehran 2002 – 2005

Broadcaster

Incorporated extensive interpersonal communication abilities to conduct interviews with multiple Latin American personalities such as academics, journalists and politicians on current issues. Developed news stories in translating and editing interviews, demonstrating outstanding writing abilities and employing structural thinking to achieve compelling articles on news of the day.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Publications

GHASEMI Tahere. (2018):“Lengua y Poder en el Medio Oriente” Idioma persa, idioma de Diálogo y Sabiduría. Compilador del libro: Stephan Sberro. Editorial ITAM (under publication)

GHASEMI Tahere (2015): “Saadí-Cervantes: Bondad y el Compromiso social” Cervantes-Saadí: Actas del Seminario Internacional (Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28-29 de octubre de 2014). Roca Sierra, Marcos (coord.) ISBN: 978-84-606-8306-3

SHAVERDI, Tahmineh& GHASEMI Tahere.(2014): “Obstáculos del aprendizaje de persa en España” en el libro. Acta del Seminario “Enseñanza-Aprendizaje: Persa-Español” Publicado por el editorial del Neveeseh Parsi. ISBN 4-13-7030-600-978

In revisión: GHASEMI, Tahere (2019): “Introducción a la lengua persa para hispanohablantes,” Under university editorial revisión. Incorporates modern methods of teaching European Languages including Persian, containing 8 modules aligned with Common European frame of reference to meet beginning learners’ needs. First ever Persian Manual written especially for Spanish Speakers.

Professional Conferences

Cultural barrier between Spanish and Persian Language Speakers, Case study among Iran, Spain and Mexico. WCAAS 2019 Mexico

Customs and habits of Iran "in the National Museum of World’s Cultures, Mexico City, August 2018

Presentation “The History of Islam in Iran”, ITAM- Instituto Tecnológico Autónomode México, October 2018

Course on "History of Iran at a glance" International Science Career, University of Cuernavaca, April 2018

Secretary of Seminar 115 years of bilateral relations between Iran- Mexico, at the Mexican Senate 22 Nov 2016

Speech: “Saadí- Cervantes: Bondad y el Compromiso Social”; Seminario Internacional, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, October 2014

Secretary of the Seminar "Teaching-Learning: Persian-Spanish", Universidad Complutense de Madrid, September 2012

Teaching Persian in Spain and its obstacles: International Seminar, Teaching -Learning: Persian-Spanish, UCM, September 2012

Research Interests

Comparison study of the influence of Internet and social media on Families in Iran and some other countries

The study of the relation between the improvement of foreign language-learning and cultural change among the new generation

Cultural-Sociological studies.

Scholarships & Recognition

AECID: Ph.D. Fellowship, Complutense University of Madrid

Medal of Honor in recognition of Cultural Activities, Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Madrid

Spanish Teacher s Scholarship: Cervantes Institute & Castilla y Leon State Course of University teaching at University of Valladolid

Graduation par Excellence, Irene Iruzubieta Award, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

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