Rasoul Montazeri — TOEFL & IELTS Instructor · English Literature Scholar
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Rasoul Montazeri

TOEFL & IELTS Instructor · English Literature Scholar

Babol, Iran · b. 1993

15+ years in language education — academic prep, English literature & cognitive-science learning

  • 15+ Years teaching
  • 60+ TOEFL students
  • 7.5 IELTS band
  • TOEFL
  • IELTS
  • Academic English
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • CEFR
  • Mock Exam
  • Literary Theory

Academic CV

Rasoul Montazeri — TOEFL Instructor & English Literature Scholar

Academic CV

TOEFL Instructor & English Literature Scholar

Personal Information

Born
Babol, Iran (1993)
Field
English Literature, TOEFL & IELTS Instruction, Academic English

Professional Profile

English language educator with approximately 15 years of teaching and training experience. Specialized in adult and young-adult language education, TOEFL and IELTS preparation, academic English, and English literature. Experienced in teaching learners from diverse age groups, ranging from teenagers to senior adult learners. Committed to evidence-based language teaching and continuous professional development, with a particular interest in cognitive studies and their application to language learning.

Education

  1. MA in English Literature (Graduated: 1395)

    University of Guilan, Iran

    Transferred from the University of Tabriz due to geographical distance and logistical considerations.

    Thesis: A Foucauldian Analysis of John Barth's Short Fiction through the Three Stages of Michel Foucault's Intellectual Development.

  2. BA in English Literature (Graduated: 1390)

    University of Mazandaran, Iran

    Final GPA: 18.5/20

Teaching Experience

  • English Language Instructor and Trainer (Approx. 15 years)
  • Long-term collaboration with Iran Language Institute (ILI)
  • Instructor at Shokouh Institute
  • University-level instructor at Malek Ashtar University, teaching English courses to doctoral-level learners for two years
  • Extensive experience teaching General English, Academic English, TOEFL, IELTS, and speaking-focused courses

Student Achievement & Exam Preparation

  • Guided approximately 60 TOEFL candidates to scores ranging from 85–90
  • Supported multiple IELTS candidates in achieving Band 7.5; six student testimonials available
  • Individualized coaching for academic and professional English development

Research Interests

  • Literary Theory and Criticism
  • Michel Foucault Studies
  • Discourse Analysis
  • Postmodern Literature
  • English Language Teaching Methodology
  • Cognitive Approaches to Learning and Language Acquisition

Professional Interests

Experience working with learners ranging from approximately 14 to 65 years of age. Ongoing exploration of teaching strategies that promote communicative competence, learner autonomy, and long-term retention. Maintains a speaking laboratory environment in which new approaches to speaking development and language-learning practices are piloted and evaluated in classroom settings.

Aspiration Statement

My goal is to contribute to higher education and professional language training through thoughtful, research-informed teaching. I am particularly interested in the intersection of cognitive studies and language learning, and I seek opportunities to help learners develop both linguistic proficiency and academic confidence. I value collaboration, reflective practice, and the continual refinement of teaching methods to better serve diverse learner populations.

References and Testimonials

Available upon request.

Courses

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