Persia Jafari

Dedicated ESL teacher with experience supporting English language learners in developing strong communication skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Skilled in creating engaging, student-centered lessons that build confidence and fluency. Committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for diverse learners.

English as a Second Language Instructor - Interactive College of Technology - Chamblee, GA

(2024-12 - 2026-01)

Dedicated ESL teacher with experience supporting English language learners in developing strong communication skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Skilled in creating engaging, student-centered lessons that build confidence and fluency. Committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for diverse learners.

Elementary Primary Instructor - City of Knowledge - Lilburn, GA

(2022-08)

• Track, maintain and report on school budget including processing and purchasing supply requests in compliance with district policy and procedure, maintain inventory of supplies, track balances and provide reports.
• Maintain accurate and current staff and personnel records for building including contact information, leave usage absences, injuries, and status.
• Assists students and staff in operation of copy center facilities, materials, and equipment. Inventories, orders, and stocks supplies for building and staff. Inputs orders and coordinates with vendors for timely delivery.

Graduate Research Assistant to Professor Sean Warner - Clark Atlanta University - Atlanta, GA

(2022-08 - 2024-05)

Graduate Research Assistant to Professor Ain Grooms - The University of Iowa College of Education - Iowa City, IA

(2018-08 - 2020-12)

• Collect primary and secondary sources, including information from libraries and reliable academic sources.
• Conduct research on various projects, analyze data and research methodologies of literature reviews.
• Prepare annotated bibliographies and documentation for various research studies.

English Instructor and Advisor - Ayesh English Language Education Institute - Tehran, Iran

(2010-05 - 2012-12)

• Maintained discipline in the classroom; methodically provided recourses for lessons; simplified lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives and assisted students in preparing for examinations.
• Provided informative presentations to students in different areas of studies and ensured that all students comprehended all aspects of the curriculum.
• Met with parents and school administration in a professional capacity to present information gathered during fact-finding missions to improve students’ participation and improve performance.
• Developed engaging course plans to meet academic, intellectual, and social needs of students.

Doctoral - Higher Education Leadership - Clark Atlanta University (2021-08 - 2025-12)

Master - School, Culture, and Society - The University of Iowa (2020-12)

Master - Teacher Leadership - Mount Mercy University (2018-08)

Bachelor - History - Islamic Azad University (2009-06)