2020 - Aktuell
Persian & Azerbaijani Language TutorSelf-Employed - Messina, ItalienTeaching Persian and Azerbaijani to non-native speakers and heritage learners. Most students come to me wanting conversational fluency; they either have family connections, work reasons, or love the culture. I focus on helping them think in the language instead of translating from English. We discuss real topics, including politics, culture, anddaily media. I also work with students who speak Turkish and want to learn Azerbaijani, or those interested in comparing Persian and Azerbaijani.
2022 - Aktuell
Peer Tutor - English Language SupportUniversity of Messina - Messina, ItalienProvided conversational English practice and academic language support to fellow students and professors
Worked with Italian-speaking academics who needed to improve their spoken English for international conferences and research collaboration
2022 - Aktuell
English Tutor (IELTS & Conversational English)Self-Employed - Messina, ItalienTutored students one-on-one and in small groups (3-4 students) for IELTS preparation, focusing on all four sections with special emphasis on Speaking
Helped intermediate and advanced learners improve conversational fluency, reduce speaking anxiety, and express themselves more naturally in English
Designed personalized lesson plans for students preparing for job interviews, academic presentations, and professional communication
2021 - Aktuell
Persian (Farsi) Tutor for Non-Native SpeakersSelf-Smployed - Messina, ItalienI've been teaching Persian to people who are either learning it for work, family connections, or just fascination with Iranian culture. Most of my students already speak another language, so they understand the struggle of trying to think in a new one. We focus on conversation,talking about Iranian cinema, politics, daily life,and I help them understand not just the words, but the cultural context behind them. Persian has a lot of formal vs. informal registers; we make sure to use them.