Elnaz Valaei was born in Tabriz, Iran, in 1979. She studied English Literature and Language and obtained her Master’s degree from Tabriz Azad University in 2007
Elnaz has been teaching at the Arab Open University (AOU) since September 2012, specializing in teaching English to Arabic-speaking students. She possesses the following qualifications as an experienced ESL instructor:
- In-depth knowledge of effective teaching techniques and methodologies.
- Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, ensuring tailored approaches for diverse learners.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enhancing student engagement and comprehension.
- Expertise in managing complex classroom dynamics and lecture scenarios with confidence.
- Proven ability in effective class management, maintaining a structured and positive learning environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a genuine interest in supporting and mentoring students.
Have gained experienced in teaching in Iran, and Oman.
· September
2012 - To date (AOU, Muscat, Oman)
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Teaching
English to a multi-lingual audience, successfully managing linguistic
differences.
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Evaluating
the level of linguistic difficulty for learners of English as a second
language.
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Extending
support to other instructors through workshops and seminars.
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Encouraging
student progress through reading competitions.
1999-2011- Goldis Educational Institute – Tabriz,
Iran
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Teaching a
multi-lingual class (native Persian and Azeri speakers).
six publications:
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2023-
published a paper entitled “The Use of Cohesive Conjunctions in Omani ESL
Students’ Essays” at Sultan Qaboos University 22nd ELT Hybrid
Conference Proceeding- ISSN: 2708-2377
https://conferences.squ.edu.om/elt/-ELT-Conf-Proceedings
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2021 -
Published an eBook entitled “Writing Task 2 IELTS” on Amazon Kindle
https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Task-IELTS-study-Students
ebook/dp/B092MJBRF4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3145BVIBBUK7&dchild=1&keywords=writing+task+2+ielts&qid=1620236406&s=digitaltext&sprefix=writing+tas%2Caps%2C331&sr=1-1
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2020 -
Published a paper entitled “The Quest for Individuality in Fariba Vafi’s My
Bird” International e-Journal of Advances in Social Sciences (Vol. 5., Issue
15, 2019)
http://ijasos.ocerintjournals.org/en/issue/50511
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2016 -
Translated a book from English into Persian entitled “Writing Dissertation for
Dummies”
Hirmand Publication
House, Iran. ISBN: 978-964-408-355-6 www.hirmandpublication.com
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2016 -
Published a paper entitled “The contrary effect of collaborative writing on ESL
Students
vocabulary acquisition”,
David Publishing Sociology Study, Vol. 6, No. 3, 196‐203
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2015 -
Published a paper entitled “A structural analysis of the writing errors
committed by
foundation students at
Arab Open University, Oman”, David Publishing Sociology Study, (ISSN2159-5526,
USA)
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2013 -
Published a paper entitled “Manifestation of Evil in Persian Mythology from the
Perspective of the Zoroastrian Religion”, International Journal of English
Language and Literature Studies. Vol. 2, Issue 1