EFL Educator with 15+ Years of Experience

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Mahsa S. Shojaei

Email address: *.*********@*****.***

Mobile number: +44-773*******

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PERSONAL PROFILE

EFL Educator with over 15 years of international experience delivering high-impact English language instruction. I have a demonstrated history of adapting teaching methodologies to suit diverse learners across all ages, cultures, and social backgrounds. My expertise also includes specialized one-to-one tutoring for IB school students, focusing on English, Humanities, and academic essay writing. Committed to continuous professional development, I have completed extensive pedagogical training and numerous specialised workshops to stay at the forefront of modern teaching practices and rigorous academic standards. EDUCATION

OCT 2025 – Current

PhD researcher, English and Comparative Literary Studies, University of Warwick FEB 2021 – SEP 2025

PhD student in English Literature, Middle East Technical University Status: Suspended

SEP 2017 – OCT 2020

MA in English Literature (Distinction), Middle East Technical University 2

AUG 2014 – OCT 2017

MA in Gender and Women’s Studies (Distinction), Middle East Technical University AUG 2006 – JUL 2010

BA in English Language and Literature, University of Tabriz WORK EXPERIENCE

MAR 2022 – SEP 2025

Academic English instructor and material developer Turkish-American Association, Ankara, Turkey

SEP 2020 – SEP 2025

English and humanities Tutor

Self-employed, Ankara, Turkey

DEC 2017 – DEC 2021

Academic English instructor

Active English, Ankara, Turkey

FEB 2014 – DEC 2017

EFL and academic English instructor

TEOL Language Schools, Ankara, Turkey

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FEB 2013 – DEC 2013

EFL instructor

Perfect English, Ankara, Turkey

SEP 2010 – SEP 2012

EFL instructor

Academic Centre for Education, Culture, and Research, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran TRAINING

NUN 2012 – SEP 2012

Teacher Training Course

Iran Language Institute, Tabriz, Iran

JUN 2010 – SEP 2010

Teacher Training Course

Academic Centre for Education, Culture, and Research, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran JAN 2010 – MAR 2010

Teacher Training Course

Goldis Language Institute, Tabriz, Iran

RECENT WORKSHOPS

Effective Communication and Classroom Management

Student-Centered Learning

Differentiated Instruction: Meeting Every Student’s Needs 4

Cultivating Critical Thinking in the Classroom

Integrating Culture into Language Teaching

Using Stories and Literature to Teach Language

Engaging Adults: Interactive and effective Teaching Strategies Engaging Young Learners: Interactive and effective Teaching Strategies Innovative Teaching for the 21st Century

AI as Your Teaching Assistant: Practical Tools for the Classroom Teaching in the Age of AI: Empowering Educators

Design Your TOEFL iBT Prep Course Like a Pro (ETS) Teaching TOEFL iBT Skills (ETS)

Integrating AI Tools in TOEFL Education

SKILLS

Core Pedagogical Skills

• Curriculum and syllabus design: Creating bespoke learning paths rather than just following a textbook.

• Differentiated instruction: Adapting lessons in real-time to meet the needs of mixed- ability or mixed-age groups.

• Student assessment and progress tracking: Using both formal and informal methods to measure growth.

• Exam preparation: Proficiency in training students for IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge Tests, and Duolingo English Tests.

Academic and Analytical Skills

• Critical textual analysis: Guiding students to look beyond the surface of a text to identify themes, motifs, and rhetorical devices.

• Academic writing and composition: Teaching the structural foundations of persuasive, analytical, and argumentative essays.

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Intercultural Skills

• Cross-cultural communication: Navigating sensitive cultural nuances in diverse classrooms.

• Adaptability and flexibility: The ability to pivot teaching styles based on the specific cultural or age-related needs of the group.

• Inclusive classroom management: Creating a safe, productive environment for students from different social backgrounds.

• Conflict resolution: Handling classroom dynamics or cultural misunderstandings with diplomacy.

Professional and Technical Skills

• Educational technology: Proficiency with platforms like Moodle, Google Classroom, Zoom, and interactive whiteboards.

• Content development: Designing original worksheets, digital resources, and multimedia learning tools.

• Workshop facilitation: Leading workshops to share insights with colleagues. Language Skills

• Native languages: Persian and Azerbaijani

• Other languages: English, French (reading knowledge), and Turkish AWARDS

2024

Student Performance Award (2022-2023) – Middle East Technical University

(Awarded yearly to the most successful student completing the course load in the PhD programme of the Department of English Literature) 2023

Success Award – Turkish Scholarships

(Awarded for outstanding academic achievement)

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2020

Student Performance Award (2018-2019) – Middle East Technical University

(Awarded yearly to the most successful student completing the course load in the MA programme of the Department of English Literature) REFERENCES

Assoc Prof Dr Corry M. Shores

Middle East Technical University, Department of Philosophy E-mail: *****@****.***.**

Phone: +90-312-***-****

Prof Dr Nurten Birlik

Middle East Technical University, Department of English E-mail: *******@****.***.**

Phone: +90-312-***-****

Assoc Prof Dr Margaret J. M. Sönmez

Middle East Technical University, Department of English E-mail: ********@****.***.**

Phone: +90-312-***-****

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