Amir Ashraf

About Me

I grew up in a culturally rich family environment and developed a close connection with language, storytelling, and the arts from an early age. My personal experience of immigration and the challenges of preserving one’s native language shaped my motivation to teach Persian to Persian-speaking children and teenagers living abroad, because I believe learning a language is not simply about memorizing words; it is an emotional bridge to identity, culture, and one’s roots. Years of teaching experience and working with different age groups—from bilingual children to teenagers and university students—have taught me that meaningful communication with the younger generation requires a dynamic, friendly, and purposeful approach. I strive to make learning an understandable, enjoyable, and confidence-building experience for every student. Parents’ trust is extremely important to me. Creating a safe, respectful, and welcoming atmosphere in online classes is one of my top priorities. I value the presence of parents during the initial sessions and warmly welcome it, so that the learning journey can begin with a sense of comfort and confidence for both the family and the student from the very start.

Teaching Method

My teaching approach is interactive, story-centered, and based on creative and drama-based methods. When teaching children and teenagers, instead of relying on rigid and repetitive techniques, I use customized materials and storytelling, language games, visual elements, role-playing, and practical scenarios to make learning the alphabet, reading, and writing a natural, engaging, and lasting experience. For more advanced levels, I structure lessons around active conversation, reading comprehension, storytelling, and creative writing. My goal is to develop speaking skills and comprehension simultaneously, enabling learners to use what they have learned confidently in everyday life.

Experience

• Over 20 years of experience in teaching, radio and television production, and work in cultural and media fields • Designer and practitioner of creative and drama-based approaches in language teaching, storytelling, and Persian literature education • Experience teaching at universities, vocational schools, workshops, and educational programs for children, teenagers, and adults • Experience in online teaching and creating multimedia educational content • Producer, writer, and researcher in the fields of art, storytelling, and creative education • Master’s Degree in Dramatic Literature (Theater Studies) – Faculty of Art and Architecture • Bachelor’s Degree in Television Production (Television Program Production specialization)