Hi, I’m
Golbahar Heydari
Glascow ,United Kingdom
Summary
CELTA-certified English teacher with over seven years of experience teaching children and adults in Iran and Turkey. Experienced in curriculum development, lesson planning, assessment design, and student-centered instruction across preschool, primary, and adult learning environments.
Served as Educational Leader and Head Teacher in an international preschool setting, overseeing curriculum implementation, mentoring teachers, and coordinating cultural and academic programs. Strong background in integrating creative teaching methods, performance-based learning, and cross-curricular instruction in English.
Experienced in both in-person and online teaching, including virtual classroom management during the COVID-19 period. Committed to fostering engaging, structured, and supportive learning environments that promote measurable student progress and confidence.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Eden’s garden international preschool Istanbul , Turkey
Educational leader and head teacher
2021.09 - 2026.02 (4 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Developed teaching strategies by incorporating technology into the curriculum.
- Created engaging lesson plans using multimedia resources that stimulated students curiosity.
- Served as mentor for new teachers, aiding their transition into the role smoothly.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, ensuring a conducive learning atmosphere.
- Ensured adherence to national education standards whilst delivering curriculum content effectively.
- Fostered a culture of inclusivity through promoting respect and understanding in classrooms.
- Provided individualised support, resulting in improved student performance.
- Demonstrated subject expertise to ensure comprehensive knowledge coverage.
English time language school Istanbul , Turkey
English teacher
2019.02 - 2020.07 (1 education.year_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Fostered a positive learning environment with clear classroom management strategies.
- Upheld high standards of behaviour within the classroom maintaining an optimal learning environment.
- Formulated effective revision techniques resulting in improved examination results.
- Supervised and participated in school activities enhancing community engagement and student involvement.
- Taught advanced grammar lessons improving overall language proficiency.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for students' improved understanding of the English language.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance, supporting administrative tasks.
- Taught spelling, pronunciation and sentence structure to form basic foundation of language.
- Evaluated student progress by providing short quizzes, examinations and standardised tests.
Zabankade Tehran , Iran
English teacher
2017.11 - 2018.06 (7 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Fostered a positive learning environment with clear classroom management strategies.
- Upheld high standards of behaviour within the classroom maintaining an optimal learning environment.
- Formulated effective revision techniques resulting in improved examination results.
- Provided guidance and support to struggling students, leading to significant improvements in their grades.
- Highlighted importance of composition, grammar and sentence construction rules.
- Monitored difficulties in students to provide extra coaching and assistance.
- Adapted diverse teaching methods to boost student focus.
- Assessed students' progress to create and implement action plans.
- Prepared comprehensive feedback and revision plans for students.
Education
ITIIstanbul
CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers from English Language Teaching / Teaching English as a
08.2018
Razi university Kermanshah
Bachelor degree from English literature
09.2017
Skills
- Contemporary pedagogy
- Primary level maths expertise
- Ofsted inspection familiarity
- Classroom safety protocols knowledge
- Digital classroom technology
- Literacy teaching
- Instructional leadership
- Special education experience
- Learning style adaptation
- Educational creativity
- Subject specialisation
- Parent-Teacher collaboration
- Mastery in google classroom
- Critical thinking cultivation
- Lesson planning
- Childcare requirements
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom management
- Student motivation
- Staff development
- Staff recruitment
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Virtual learning environment setup
- Online learning platforms
- School improvement planning
- Data analysis tools
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office Suite
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Persian
Advanced
C1
Turkish
Upper intermediate
B2
Arabic
Beginner
A1
Additional Information
✔️ Experienced in teaching English to children through interactive activities and educational games, creating a fun and engaging learning environment.
✔️ Directed and organized English drama activities with children, guiding them to perform on stage and develop confidence in language expression.
✔️ Planned and conducted English-themed parties and ceremonies for children, including events supporting charitable initiatives.
✔️ Facilitated free discussion-based English classes for adults, encouraging conversational fluency and practical language use.
Timeline
Educational leader and head teacher
Eden’s garden international preschool
2021.09 - 2026.02 (4 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
English teacher
English time language school
2019.02 - 2020.07 (1 education.year_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
English teacher
Zabankade
2017.11 - 2018.06 (7 education.months_Label)
ITI
CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers from English Language Teaching / Teaching English as a
Razi university
Bachelor degree from English literature
Reference
Eden’s Garden International Preschool
Istanbul, Turkey
Email: director@edensgardenpreschool.com