Teaching Experience: A Journey of Independence and Mastery

My journey into the world of education did not begin in a lecture hall or through a formal internship; it began with a profound urge for independence and a precocious confidence that defined my early youth. At the age of 16, while most of my peers were navigating the complexities of high school, I was already standing at the front of a classroom. Having completed my own language studies at the Iran Language Institute (ILI), I secured a position at the Shargh Iran Institute, where I was entrusted with teaching the Family and Friends series to children aged 5 to 10.

Earning my own living at such a young age was transformative. It wasn’t just about the financial sovereignty—though that was a vital driver—it was about the realization that knowledge, when wielded with confidence, could be a foundation for a career. For two years, I honed my ability to command a room, simplify complex concepts for young minds, and manage the high-energy environment of early childhood education. By my second year, I transitioned to teaching teenagers using the Touchstone series. This period was a trial by fire; I often managed courses with over 50 students, a feat that required immense psychological resilience and the development of sophisticated classroom management techniques to handle the pressure of such a large, diverse audience.

As I transitioned into my university years for Biomedical Engineering, my teaching evolved into a professional freelance venture. I embraced the digital shift early, organizing online classes for teenagers and managing three different levels simultaneously each week. Within a year, my reputation for clarity and results led me to teach university students and adults. I navigated the pedagogical spectrum from Intermediate and High-Intermediate to Advanced levels, constantly refining my own linguistic precision.