Majid Motaghizadeh
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Majid Motaghizadeh
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Speaks
Azeri
Native
Persian (Farsi)
Native
Turkish
Other
IELTS & TOEFL Tutor - IB DP English A, IGCSE English Teacher - CELTA & TEFL Certified
Teaches
English
Speaks
Azeri
Native
Persian (Farsi)
Native
Turkish
Other
IELTS & TOEFL Tutor - IB DP English A, IGCSE English Teacher - CELTA & TEFL Certified
From Islamic Republic of IranLiving in London, Canada (13:30 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 3, 2020Interest topicFilms & TV SeriesMusicTravel
Hi! I'm Majid; a passionate English teacher with 20+ years of experience! I'll make learning enjoyable and tailored to YOUR goals and needs. Boost confidence, fluency, and exam success. As a non-native English speaker who achieved high-level proficiency, I understand all YOUR challenges and I can help you overcome them. If you're a native English speaker struggling with grammar, I can help you master it! Check my availability and book a lesson now!Me as a Teacher
I offer a diverse range of lessons tailored to your needs. Whether you're seeking ESL proficiency, exam preparation like IELTS (academic and general modules) and TOEFL iBT, grammar refinement, vocabulary enrichment, speaking fluency, teacher training, or specialized curricula like IGCSE and IB DP, I've got you covered. Over the past 20 years, I have taught all of them in different countries such as Oman, Turkey, Thailand, Iraq, and Iran in international schools, universities, language centers, and online. With a 5-star rating, 100% attendance, and 100% response rate, I'm dedicated to providing a personalized and engaging learning experience.My lessons & teaching style
I personally prefer student-centered classes and my lessons are generally very interactive with lots of pair and group work activities. Regarding online one-on-one learning, I tailor my lessons based on the student's needs and interests. I try to use authentic and semi-authentic materials, realia, Powerpoint presentations, and oral and written assignments. What you need to have is either a Google Drive account or an account on MEGA so that I can share all resources you need to learn English.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Certificate of attendance - Oxford - 2020English Language Teaching Online Conference 2020 on Global Skills, Assessment for Learning, Vocabulary, and Digital Skills.
Certificate verified
IB DP English A: English Language and Literature - International Baccalaureate - 2020Diploma Programme English A: English Language and Literature Category 1
Certificate verified
CELTA - Cambridge Assessment English - 2019The Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is an initial teacher training course that consists of 200guided learning hours including 6 hours of teaching practice. It aims to enable teachers to acquire essential subject knowledge and familiarity with the principles of effective teaching, a range of practical skills for teaching English to adult learners, and demonstrate the ability to apply them in a real teaching context.
Certificate verified
General Pedagogy - Technical & Vocational Training Organization - 2018Includes best pedagogical practices in teaching methodology and approaches, learning theories (understanding of students and recognizing their needs, and interests of individual students), curriculum development (issues and principles), assessment and testing (examination and psychometric traditions; validity, credibility, manageability, and dependability; test construction, implementation, grading, and awarding), teaching materials, and teaching practice
Certificate verified
TEFL - Via Lingua International - 2017Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL, completed a 120-hour training with 10 hours of teaching practices at a level of PROFICIENCY with MERIT.
Certificate verified
Certificate of Attendance - Cambridge English Teacher - 2015Online professional development webinar on Flipped Learning in University EFL Courses.
Certificate verified
Education
2003 - 2008
Bachelor’s - English Language and LiteratureAll English courses taught in English.
Took multiple courses on literature analysis covering all forms of literature, research, methodology, testing and assessment, Anthology, phonetics and phonology, morphology, and language learning.
Work Experience
2002 - 2013
English Teacher and Teacher Trainer●Led teacher training initiatives, conducting workshops and staff meetings to enhance teaching effectiveness
● Implemented thorough teacher evaluations and lesson plan reviews, fostering continuous improvement and excellence in instruction
● Prepared students for ESL exams, including TOEFL, IELTS, and FCE, reflecting a dedication to student success and outcomes
2013 - 2014
English Instructor - English for Academic Purposes● Delivered prep school English courses with a strong emphasis on enhancing students' reading and writing proficiencies
● Provided comprehensive guidance to students, assessed examinations, and delivered targeted feedback to support writing proficiency
● Engaged proactively in ongoing seminars on teaching methodology, linguistics, and English literature, showcasing a commitment to enhancing pedagogical practices
2014 - 2016
English Instructor - English for Academic Purposes● Instructed dynamic English Foundations courses, focusing on integrated reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills
● Taught specialized English for Specific Purposes (ESP) classes, fostering advanced communication abilities in areas such as Public Speaking and English for Engineers
● Engaged in continuous professional development, actively participating in department
meetings and enhancing teaching methodologies
2016 - 2017
English and Humanities Head of Department● Demonstrated leadership as the Head of Department, successfully coordinating with academic administrators to ensure efficient program delivery
● Facilitated professional growth through comprehensive training sessions, observation-based evaluations, and constructive feedback for English teaching staff
● Balanced instructional responsibilities while overseeing student assessments and providing timely, impactful feedback to enhance learning outcomes
2018 - 2019
English Instructor● Facilitated a smooth transition for students into classroom learning and fostered key linguistic and interpersonal skills
● Utilized creative methods, including chants, songs, and visual puzzles, to enhance language learning
● Designed and implemented activities to reinforce language skills, including fine motor skills, listening practice, and oral communication
2019 - 2022
IB DP English A & IGCSE 1st Lang English Teacher● Developed and delivered engaging IB DP English A: Lang and Lit lessons to G11 students, and IGCSE English as a First Language lessons to G9 and 10 students
● Employed effective assessment strategies to evaluate student progress aligned with IB
and Cambridge assessment criteria
● Efficiently contributed to the school’s successful completion of the IB authorization
process
2022 - 2023
MYP English A: Language and Literature Teacher● Developed unit planners and delivered engaging MYP English A: Language and
Literature lessons
● Designed differentiated activities, materials, formative and summative assessments
● Implemented effective strategies and individual target plans to support the progress of EAL learners
● Collaborated closely with the SEN coordinator to develop curriculum, assessments, and
instructional materials
2023 - 2024
English Instructor - English for Academic PurposesDelivering EAP courses (English for Academic Purposes) with a strong emphasis on enhancing students’ language skills
Providing targeted feedback and guidance to prepare students to be successful in their university studies
5.0
Rating
46
Students
510
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
30 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Confident English Speaker - Coffee Break!
A1 - B2Conversation393 lessons completed
USD 29.99
IELTS Listening and Speaking Success Masterclass
B2 - C1Test Preparation21 lessons completed
USD 39.99
Acing IELTS Writing: Academic & General Modules
B2 - C1Test Preparation6 lessons completed
USD 44.99
Package with 11% off
In-Depth English Grammar: Advanced Proficiency
B1 - B2Language Essentials18 lessons completed
USD 29.99
Package with 13% off
TOEFL Café: Speak, Score, Succeed
B2 - C1Test Preparation42 lessons completed
USD 39.99
Personalized Coaching
B2 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 79.99
Package with 9% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (47)
Quiz (34)
86 Reviews
Dániel Kulcsár
53 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Majid is an excellent teacher with great experience and interesting background. We mostly talked casually, and he asked lots of questions so I had the space to speak a lot. He helped correct my tones and supplied new words when I needed them. He speaks English with a very clear American accent and is easy to understand. I highly recommend him!
Dec 17, 2021
Otana Mirza
71 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Majid is patient and loves his Job,give him a try,you will like that.
He has a lot of experience and can help you,
Thanks a lot for wonderfull lessons,OM
Jan 17, 2021
Alex Weatherhead
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
As a native English speaker, I contacted Majid to help me with some advanced-level grammar concepts and rules that I struggle with because I never actually learned them. Majid taught me the use of who vs whom, direct and indirect objects, and compound and complex sentences (as I requested). He answered all of my questions in detail and in a way that makes sense to me and gave me lots of practice and review questions. I will definitely come back to him with more questions in the future. For the first time in my life, I can correctly use whom! Thanks Majid!
Aug 19, 2020
yisroel friedman
4 English lessons
He is an amazing teacher!
Aug 16, 2023
yisroel friedman
4 English lessons
As of now I really didn't have such a good Teacher,
yes! he is really good at his job.
Aug 9, 2023
yisroel friedman
4 English lessons
I really like his way of teaching, and I enjoy having conversations with him.
Aug 3, 2023
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