Hamid Najafi
English ESL Teacher & Instructor
Pereira
Summary
Certified English ESL instructor with CELTA qualification from Cambridge University with expertise in teaching different age groups of all backgrounds in different levels, from basic beginner to advanced. Worked as a high school English teacher in IB school and British school. Expert in adapting materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities for American and British Curriculum.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Secondary English Teacher
Fundación Liceo Inglés
01.2025 - Current
- Teach English to EFL middle school students, focusing on reading, writing, grammar, and speaking.
- Design differentiated, standards-based lessons using AERO and CEFR frameworks.
- Implement project-based learning and assess through presentations, debates, and essays.
- Support students in MAP Growth test preparation and use data to inform instruction.
- Collaborate on curriculum planning and foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
IELTS & TOEFL Tutor
03.2017 - Current
- Planned and deliver a variety of IELTS lectures and tutorials which focus on the four key skills: listening, speaking, reading & writing
- Taught private classes focused on both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training tests
- Taught Business English in companies
High School English Teacher
Liceo Taller San Miguel
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Taught TOEFL-focused English to EFL learners, covering reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills.
- Designed mock tests, strategy workshops, and individualized feedback sessions to enhance exam readiness.
- Guided students through the senior project process, including research, academic writing, editing, and presentations.
- Promoted academic independence, time management, and public speaking through project-based learning.
- Collaborated with staff to align instruction with graduation requirements and international university readiness.
Secondary English Teacher (MYP)
Colegio Britanico De Monteria
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Actively engage students in high level discussions and self-directed learning activities
- Provide high-level instruction, guidance, and feedback to students.
- Using TED Talks videos in order to assess students' comprehension and determine their level of proficiency in listening skills.
- Assessing students' vocabulary, grammar, and listening skills on the 'My ELT' platform.
- Preparing 11th graders for the TOEFL exam at the end of the academic year.
English as a Second Language Teacher
British Bolivian School
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Planned, organized, and provided instructions in English that are aligned with Cambridge curriculum and school standards to meet the varied learning styles, abilities, and needs of students.
- Developed and delivered lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies.
- Used Spelling, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary and glossary assignments to prepare them for key stage 2
- Employed writing project monthly focusing on phonics, understanding the morphology (word structure) and orthography (spelling structure) of words.
High School English Teacher
Liceo Pino Verde (IB School)
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Differentiated instruction to ensure learning took place at varying cognitive levels.
- Worked within global contexts, helping students understand different languages and cultures.
- Maintained up-to-date records of assessment, attendance, planning, reports, conferences, and communication with parents and addressed the discipline and academic points which need to be considered.
- Acted as a resource/contact/support for new staff members (i.e. curriculum, schedules, and procedures).
ESL Instructor
Respina Talk Cultural Institute
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Used controlled, semi-controlled and freer practices to learners. Utilizing lessons encompassing skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
- Employed kinesthetic, visual and auditory approaches to teach the target language and make lessons interesting and interactive.
- Achieved classroom management through mediation, collaborative activities, positive reinforcement, and incentives.
English Teacher
Kalam Cultural Institute
06.2013 - 02.2017
- Taught English to children age 4 - 12 and adults Using different teaching methods to keep children's attention and concentration such as: - Practical words - Drawing and conversation - Singing and reading poems - Total physical response
- Used TPR-based English language activities with songs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Management
Azad University
10.2006 - 07.2010
Teacher Training Course (TTC) - English Language Training (ELT)
Respina Talk Cultural Institute
07.2017 - 08.2017
Cambridge English Level 5 Certificate - Teaching English to Speaker of Other Languages
International Training Institute
11.2018 - 12.2018
Skills
- Test preparation
- Grammar principles
- Project-based learning
- Literature analysis
- Differentiated instruction
- Adult Education
Websites
Skills
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Very Good, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Very Good
Timeline
Secondary English Teacher
Fundación Liceo Inglés
01.2025 - Current
High School English Teacher
Liceo Taller San Miguel
08.2024 - 01.2025
Secondary English Teacher (MYP)
Colegio Britanico De Monteria
03.2023 - 07.2024
English as a Second Language Teacher
British Bolivian School
01.2022 - 02.2023
High School English Teacher
Liceo Pino Verde (IB School)
10.2019 - 09.2021
Cambridge English Level 5 Certificate - Teaching English to Speaker of Other Languages
International Training Institute
11.2018 - 12.2018
ESL Instructor
Respina Talk Cultural Institute
08.2017 - 10.2018
Teacher Training Course (TTC) - English Language Training (ELT)
Respina Talk Cultural Institute
07.2017 - 08.2017
IELTS & TOEFL Tutor
03.2017 - Current
English Teacher
Kalam Cultural Institute
06.2013 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Management
Azad University
10.2006 - 07.2010
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