About
Hi! I'm so glad to have you here! My name is Shahab, and I'm a native-like English Language Teacher and Tutor with an American accent who lives in Istanbul, Turkey. I'm TESOL-certified and have a bach... elor's in English language and literature and a master's in teaching English as a foreign language.
For more than 12 years, I have helped many learners, both 1-on-1 and in groups, find confidence and improvement when using English for their daily lives, jobs, studies, or for business. I have also helped teams of teachers as a trainer, supervisor, and education manager to run amazing courses. I'm very eager to meet you and help you, too!
Learning and teaching English has been a huge part of my life. I love it when people share their cultures and life stories, and I believe English makes that possible for everybody!
In my free time, I love watching movies or TV shows, and playing board games or videogames. I'm really friendly and very patient, and I'm a good listener, so my students can relax and talk when they want to share anything with me.
I encourage students to make a lot of mistakes! That's how I know what to focus on when teaching, so you can improve in any area you need. Your experience will be totally learner-centered, with really helpful feedback.
I'm looking forward to meeting you and helping you on your journey, so book a lesson with me now! See you soon!read more
Education
Semnan University
Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Foreign Language
2015 - 2025
International Training Institute Istanbul
Train the Trainer, TESOL Teacher Training
2019 - 2019
London Teacher Training College
Diploma in TESOL, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
2016 - 2016
Shiraz University
Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literature
2010 - 2014
Experience
English Language Tutor
Self-employed
Jan 2015 - present
Throughout most of my career, I have worked as an English Language Tutor and Private IELTS Teacher, ... especially since the Covid-19 Pandemic, which was the start of my online tutoring and teaching experience.read more
Branch Education Manager
Iranmehr Language Institute
Apr 2019 - Jul 2019
During my time as the Education Manager here, I was responsible for maintaining the educational stan... dards of Iranmehr Language Institute in the JannatAbad branch. In particular, I coordinated classes and observed them; held meetings, workshops, and focus group sessions with regard to teachers; and examined learners through placement and achievement tests and ran consultation and remedial sessions for them.During my time as the Education Manager here, I was responsible for maintaining the educational standards of Iranmehr Language Institute in the JannatAbad branch. In particular, I coordinated classes and observed them; held meetings, workshops, and focus group sessions with regard to teachers; and examined learners through placement and achievement tests and ran consultation and remedial sessions for them.read more
English Language Teacher
Respina Talk English School
Dec 2017 - Mar 2019
Teaching English to adult learners through the "Interchange" textbook series
English Language Teacher and IELTS Instructor
Iranmehr Language Institute
Feb 2017 - Aug 2017
Teaching English to adult learners through the "American English File" series and preparing them for... IELTS VIA "Improve Your IELTS" seriesread more
English Language Teacher
Kish Institute of Science and Technology
Oct 2015 - Mar 2016
Teaching English to young and adult learners through the "Solutions" series, the "English Plus" seri... es, and the "New Headway" seriesread more
English Language Teacher
Jahad Daneshgahi English School
Jul 2012 - Sep 2015
Teaching English to adult learners through the "Top Notch" series