I am Mina Ghazi Joolaee, a dedicated Persian language educator with over a decade of experience teaching non-native speakers since 2012, starting at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. I specialize in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering a deeper understanding of Persian language and culture.
My teaching philosophy revolves around creating a positive and productive learning environment, tailored to each student’s unique needs, ensuring their success and growth.
As part of my teaching approach, I provide students with access to carefully curated materials tailored to Persian as a second language learners. These resources include:
Specialized textbooks and workbooks designed for non-native speakers
Cultural and historical reading materials to deepen language and cultural understanding
Multimedia tools, including audio and video content, for enhanced listening and speaking practice
Interactive exercises to improve grammar, vocabulary, and conversation skills
Master's Degree: Teaching Persian to Non-Persian Speakers
Bachelor's Degree: English Translation
Persian Tutor in Canada (2017–Present)
Volunteer Persian Teacher, Iranian Cultural Society of West Island (ICSOW) (2017–2022)
Persian as a Second Language Instructor, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (2012–2017)
A passionate scholar and educator based in Montreal, Quebec with a diverse and extensive academic background, I earned two PhD’s, in English from McGill University, Canada and in English Language and Literature from the University of Isfahan, Iran, and bring over 16 years of experience teaching both English and Persian to hundreds of students. My diverse background conjoining language exchange and joint PhD programs, francisation, and academic contribution as a lecturer and ESL instructor offer a strong foundation in language teaching methodologies, making me adept at addressing challenges and implementing tailored strategies for student success.
پژوهشگر و مدرس پرشور و توانمند در حوزه زبان و ادبیات انگلیسی و فارسی با دو دکترای زبان و ادبیات انگلیسی از دانشگاه مکگیل کانادا و دانشگاه اصفهان و بیش از ۱۶ سال تجربه تدریس در محیطهای متنوع آموزشی. تخصص من در برنامههای تبادل زبانی و تدریس زبان و ادبیات در حوزه بین الملل و بینافرهنگی به من دیدگاه ارزشمندی در زمینه متد آموزشی و توسعه استراتژیهای مؤثر برای موفقیت زبانآموزان بخشیده است. در کنار آموزش، به پژوهشهای مرتبط با زبان، ادبیات معاصر و شعر مشغولم
Érudit et éducateur passionné basé à Montréal, au Québec, avec un parcours universitaire diversifié et étendu, j'ai obtenu deux doctorats, en anglais de l'Université McGill, au Canada, et en langue et littérature anglaises de l'Université d'Ispahan, en Iran, et j'apporte plus de 16 ans d'expérience dans l'enseignement de l'anglais et du persan à des centaines d'étudiants. Mon parcours diversifié, combinant échanges linguistiques et programmes de doctorat conjoints, francisation et contribution académique en tant que chargé de cours et professeur d'anglais langue seconde, offre une base solide dans les méthodologies d'enseignement des langues, ce qui me permet de relever les défis et de mettre en œuvre des stratégies sur mesure pour la réussite des étudiants.
PhD in English, McGill University
PhD in English Language and Literature, University of Isfahan, Iran
University lecturer and ESL instructor
Teacher from Iran. Speaks English, French, Persian.
Mother language: Persian
I am a university student originally from Iran who is fluent in Persian and English and speaks some French as well. I love teaching, specially Persian language. In addition to teaching, I enjoy good food, academic activities, cooking and swimming.
I am fluent in both official and street-spoken Persian language. Finished my primary school at English and French schools in Montreal, then educated at Persian speaking schools in Iran for both junior high and high schools. I am currently a university student in Montreal, during 2nd year of a science B.Sc. program.
I have been teaching Persian to some English and French speaking individuals in Montreal for a few months. My current students are quite happy with the way I teach them Persian.