Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Maliheh Rezaei

Melbourne,Victoria

Summary

Dedicated university lecturer with a proven track record in delivering exceptional education; adept in inclusive and engaging teaching methods and diverse teaching modalities; a great contributor to interdisciplinary studies due to strong background and qualifications in the fields of TESOL, higher education and peace education; seeking to advance my professionalism as a university lecturer in outstanding Australian universities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teaching Associate

Deakin University
02.2023 - Current
  • Duties: preparing weekly tutorial content; creating a supportive class atmosphere; assessment of both oral and written student work; providing individual and group level feedback; liaising with students in person and via email; contributing to team meetings and scaffolding the units; supervising the research project; facilitating the process of student's independent research development; weekly online supervision meeting to give both oral and written feedback on students' research projects; aiming for continuous professional development.

Teaching Associate

Monash University
06.2021 - Current
  • Duties: Duties: designing original weekly tutorial content; facilitating a supportive and creative class atmosphere; assessing both oral and written student work; providing individual and group level feedback; liaising with students in person and via email; communicating with the teaching team; contributing to the vision, curriculum and scaffolding of the units; facilitating workshops that assist students with the guidelines of grant application and assessment.

UMELBP Teacher

Hawthorn English Pty.
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Duties: teaching the University of Melbourne English Language Bridging Program (UMELBP); delivering everyday tutorial content; facilitating individual and group collaborations; incorporating engaging activities to enhance student participation; liaising with students in person and via email; providing group level and individual feedback in one-on-one conferencing; working cooperatively with lead teachers to meet the learning objectives; contributing to team meetings and scaffolding of the program.

Student Academic Success (SAS) Facilitator

Monash University
02.2020 - 01.2021
  • Duties: delivering academic English at English Connect; delivering and facilitating HDR professional development workshops; conducting one-on-one academic writing consultations with students; attending meetings and trainings aimed for continuous professional development; contributing to a positive image of the English language support program by maintaining professional standards.

Monash Education Research Committee Convener

Monash University
11.2018 - 11.2019
  • Duties: member of Monash Education Research Community (MERC); advocating on behalf of the research students at the Faculty of Education; supporting research students by designing and running social events, such as Brain & Grain (monthly breakfast); designing workshops and master classes; running academic writing sessions; organising the annual International MERC Conference at the Faculty of Education; preparing and editing the conference proceedings.

Lecturer

Hafez Higher Education Institute
10.2010 - 06.2012
  • Duties: preparing and delivering lectures in a wide range of undergraduate units in the field of TESOL including Reading Comprehension; Listening and Speaking; Essay Writing; Advanced Writing; Journal Text Reading; Translation of Political Texts; and Translation of Economic Texts; preparing and marking essays and examinations; facilitating and guiding class discussions; contributing to academic planning and curriculum vision; conducting research and attending/presenting at conferences.

Lecturer

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
10.2010 - 06.2011
  • Duties: preparing and delivering lectures (English for Medical Students); preparing and marking essays and examinations; facilitating and guiding class discussions; contributing to academic planning and curriculum vision; conducting research and attending/presenting at seminars and conferences.

English Teacher

Iranian Academic Centre for Education, Culture and Research (Jahad Daneshgahi)
04.2007 - 03.2009
  • Duties: teaching general English and specific English courses, such as Teacher Training Course (TTC) and English for University Exam Preparation; planning and delivering English language sessions; monitoring students' language skills; assessing and evaluating students' progress; supporting student learning process by giving them oral and written feedback.

Lecturer

Mazandaran University of Technology & Science
10.2006 - 03.2008
  • Duties: teaching Academic English units; preparing and delivering lectures; facilitating and guiding class discussions; advising students on academic matters; preparing and marking essays and examinations.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy -

Monash University
Melbourne, Australia

Doctor of Philosophy -

Eastern Mediterranean University
Famagusta, Northern Cyprus

Master of Arts -Research Degree -

University of Mazandaran
Babolsar, Iran

Bachelor of Arts -

Islamic Azad University of Abadeh
Abadeh, Iran

Skills

  • Research skills and integrity
  • Student supervision and assessment
  • Editor at reputable academic journals
  • Outstanding presentation and lecturing
  • Leadership and problem-solving
  • Intercultural awareness and empathy
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Flexibility and adaptability

Accomplishments

  • Winner of the Best Presentation Award at Peace Education and Research Conference, Sydney, 01/20/2022 - 01/29/2022
  • The Runner-up and People’s Choice Winner in 3MT Competition, Faculty of Education, Monash University, 2021

Certification

Peace Education Program (PEP) Facilitator Training, The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF), 2023

The Art of Peace, Galtung Institute, Switzerland, 2022

Social Entrepreneurship Program (Leave No One Behind), Monash University, 2021

Leading for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Higher Education, Michigan State University, 2021

Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, The TEFL Academy, Melbourne, Australia 2019

Work With Children Check, No:1870004A-01 Expiry: 18-10-2024

Languages

Persian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

UMELBP Teacher

Hawthorn English Pty.
11.2023 - 02.2024

Teaching Associate

Deakin University
02.2023 - Current

Teaching Associate

Monash University
06.2021 - Current

Student Academic Success (SAS) Facilitator

Monash University
02.2020 - 01.2021

Monash Education Research Committee Convener

Monash University
11.2018 - 11.2019

Lecturer

Hafez Higher Education Institute
10.2010 - 06.2012

Lecturer

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
10.2010 - 06.2011

English Teacher

Iranian Academic Centre for Education, Culture and Research (Jahad Daneshgahi)
04.2007 - 03.2009

Lecturer

Mazandaran University of Technology & Science
10.2006 - 03.2008

Doctor of Philosophy -

Monash University

Doctor of Philosophy -

Eastern Mediterranean University

Master of Arts -Research Degree -

University of Mazandaran

Bachelor of Arts -

Islamic Azad University of Abadeh
Maliheh Rezaei