Iman Najafi

About Me

When I was a 15-year-old high school student, I became interested in teaching. I felt I had a strong aptitude for it, and my passion for the world of education kept growing day by day. When it was time to enter university, despite getting a great score on the national entrance exam—which could have allowed me to pursue popular fields like Law or Psychology—I confidently and enthusiastically chose Education. Before university, I had various volunteer experiences in educational centers both inside and outside the country. These experiences deepened my passion for teaching and confirmed that education should be the core of my academic and professional journey. After starting university, I continued working in schools and centers, gaining diverse experiences—from online classes during COVID to private tutoring and designing educational games. I was born in Toronto, Canada, lived there for a few years, and still travel back and forth. This has helped me better understand Iranian children for whom Persian isn’t their first language, along with their lack of interest or learning challenges. I’d be happy to support your child on their language-learning journey. :)

Teaching Method

My teaching approach is based on the four core language skills: Reading Writing Listening Speaking In class, I strive to strengthen these four skills in a balanced way for each student. I use modern and diverse tools—such as AI-powered writing prompts, audiobooks, online games, PowerPoint presentations, and more—to make the lessons more engaging. At the first stage, my top priority is to spark the student’s interest in learning Persian. That’s why I dedicate the first few sessions to fun games and engaging activities to draw the student into the learning process.

Experience

• B.A. in Education, University of Tehran • Persian language teacher for 2nd grade, Nikan School • Private tutor for 4th and 5th grade Persian and Math • Camp instructor at Byng Overnight Camp, British Columbia, Canada • Camp instructor at Green Acres Summer Camp, Ontario, Canada • Philosophy for Children (P4C) facilitator, Nikan School • English language teacher (elementary and middle school age groups), PepTalk Institute