Nasim Safari
Toowoomba City
Summary
Educator with experience working in school and educational environments, supporting children’s learning, engagement and wellbeing. Completed mandatory placement in early childhood education and previously worked as an English and art teacher with children. Skilled in creating safe, inclusive and engaging activities, building positive relationships, and supporting primary-aged children in structured and informal learning settings. Calm, reliable and adaptable, with a strong interest in Before and After School Care roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Lecturer
BIHE (Baha'i Institute for Higher Education)
01.2018 - Current
- Taught undergraduate courses with a focus on academic writing, communication, and critical thinking.
- Responsible for lesson delivery, classroom management, and assignment marking.
- Supported student progress through personalized feedback and mentoring.
Freelance English Teacher
Turkey (Private & Semi-Private Classes)
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Taught teenagers and adults at intermediate to upper-intermediate levels.
- Planned lessons to improve fluency, confidence, and academic English skills.
- Attracted and retained learners as a self-employed teacher.
English Teacher
Kardelen College, Turkey
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Taught English as a foreign language to primary students (up to 25 per class).
- Designed and delivered engaging lessons using games, phonics, and storytelling.
- Created original storybooks with illustrations to aid comprehension.
- Developed students' speaking, reading, and pronunciation skills in line with curriculum goals.
English Teacher
Elixir Danesh Institute, Iran
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Delivered English classes (children & teenagers, beginner to intermediate).
- Designed lesson plans with games and interactive activities.
- Focused on speaking, phonics, and reading comprehension.
- Maintained communication with parents about student progress.
Education
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education and Care
TAFE Queensland
Toowoomba, QLDCELTA - English Language Teaching to Adults
ITI Istanbul
Turkiye01.2025
120-Hour TESOL/TEFL Certificate - undefined
World TESOL Academy
England01.2025
B.A. - Sociology
BIHE
Iran01.2023
Skills
- Understanding of EYLF, NQS, hygiene and supervision requirements
- Supporting routines: meals, rest, transitions, toileting awareness
- Creating safe, calm and engaging learning environments
- Storytelling, phonics, early literacy support, visual aids
- Behavior guidance using positive, relationship-based approaches
- Small-group and one-on-one support
- Patience, empathy, and calm communication
- Cultural sensitivity and inclusive practice
- Strong teamwork and willingness to learn center routines
- ESL/EFL teaching (young learners, teenagers, adults)
- Lesson planning and curriculum design
- Encouraging confidence and participation
- Parent liaison and learner progress reporting
- Classroom organization and resource preparation
LANGUAGES
English
Persian
Turkish
Timeline
English Teacher
Kardelen College, Turkey
01.2023 - 01.2024
Freelance English Teacher
Turkey (Private & Semi-Private Classes)
01.2022 - 01.2025
English Teacher
Elixir Danesh Institute, Iran
01.2020 - 01.2022
Assistant Lecturer
BIHE (Baha'i Institute for Higher Education)
01.2018 - Current
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education and Care
TAFE Queensland
CELTA - English Language Teaching to Adults
ITI Istanbul
120-Hour TESOL/TEFL Certificate - undefined
World TESOL Academy
B.A. - Sociology
BIHE