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Jila Malekian

Jila Malekian

ESL/LINC instructor
Edmonton,AB

Summary

Resourceful English as Second Language Teacher with Master degree and commitment to delivering exceptional learning experiences. Challenged students with rigorous coursework and engaged them with exposure to cultural vignettes. Superb communications skills and dedication to students leading to positive results. Strong skills in teaching on-line and in-person.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Assistant

Catholic School Board
Toronto, Ontario
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
  • Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
  • Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.

ESL/IELTS English Teacher

Precious School
Toronto, ON
01.2018 - 12.2020
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
  • Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
  • Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.

ESL Instructor

NorQuest College
Edmonton,AB
06.2023 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.

LINC instructor

ASSIST Community Services Centre
,Edmonton,AB,Canada, Alberta
01.2023 - Current
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

LINC instructor

NorQuest College
Edmonton,AB,Canada, Alberta
01.2023 - Current
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.

ESL/LINC Substitute Teacher

Solomon College
Edmonton, AB
11.2022 - Current
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
  • Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.

ESL Volunteer Teacher

CCI-LEX
Edmonton, AB
01.2022 - Current
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
  • Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
  • Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
  • Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.

Educational Assistant

Catholic School Board
Edmonton, AB
01.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.

Certified Public School ESL Teacher

Ministry of Education in Iran
Karaj, Tehran
01.1999 - 01.2017
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.

Education

Master of Arts - English Teaching To Intermediate And Senior Devisions

Ontario College of Teachers
Toronto, Ontario

OCELT & ICTEAL Certificate - ESL/EAL Teaching

TESL Ontario

Master of Arts - ESL Teaching

Payame Noor University
Iran

Bachelor of Arts - ESL Teaching

Shahid Chamran University
Iran

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON
2020

Certificate - Human Resource Management

Job Skills
2018

Standard 2 & 3 -

TESL Canada Federation

Teaching Certificate -

Alberta Education

Certificate, CLB Bootcamp -

Centre For Canadian L

Certificate, PBLA -

Centre For Canadian L

Skills

  • Behavioral Skills Development
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Emergent Curriculum
  • Interdisciplinary Teaching
  • Group Learning Mechanics
  • Learning Assessments
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Teaching online via ZOOM,MOODLE and WEBEX
  • PBLA & CLB Bootcamp certificates and experts

Timeline

ESL Instructor

NorQuest College
06.2023 - Current

LINC instructor

ASSIST Community Services Centre
01.2023 - Current

LINC instructor

NorQuest College
01.2023 - Current

ESL/LINC Substitute Teacher

Solomon College
11.2022 - Current

ESL Volunteer Teacher

CCI-LEX
01.2022 - Current

Educational Assistant

Catholic School Board
01.2021 - Current

Educational Assistant

Catholic School Board
01.2019 - 12.2020

ESL/IELTS English Teacher

Precious School
01.2018 - 12.2020

Certified Public School ESL Teacher

Ministry of Education in Iran
01.1999 - 01.2017

Master of Arts - English Teaching To Intermediate And Senior Devisions

Ontario College of Teachers

OCELT & ICTEAL Certificate - ESL/EAL Teaching

TESL Ontario

Master of Arts - ESL Teaching

Payame Noor University

Bachelor of Arts - ESL Teaching

Shahid Chamran University

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

Certificate - Human Resource Management

Job Skills

Standard 2 & 3 -

TESL Canada Federation

Teaching Certificate -

Alberta Education

Certificate, CLB Bootcamp -

Centre For Canadian L

Certificate, PBLA -

Centre For Canadian L
Jila MalekianESL/LINC instructor