Dr. Naghmeh Nazari
University lecturer and researcher at Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch, Faculty of Foreign Languages
Work address
Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Vafadar Blvd, Shahid Sadoughi St., Hakimieh Exit, Shaid Babaee Highway,
Tehran, Iran 1651153311
Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran PhD, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, 2015-2019
Dissertation: The Impact of an Online Professional Development Course on Novice and Experienced EFL Teachers’ Perceived TPACK, Nonverbal Immediacy, and Reflectivity (Defended with excellent grade) 14/7/1398
GPA: 18.11
Ranked 11 in PhD Entrance Examination
Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran MA, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, 2013-2015
Thesis: The Interplay of EFL Teachers’ Burnout and Nonverbal Immediacy Behaviors with Their Perception of Self-Efficacy (Defended with excellent grade) 31/6/1394
GPA: 19.17 Top student of MA program
Ranked 29 in MA Entrance Examination
Islamic Azad University (North Tehran Branch), Tehran, Iran BA, English Language Translation, 2009-2013
GPA: 19.02 Top student of BA program
October 2019–present
University lecturer • Visiting lecturer • Allameh Tabataba’i University, Faculty of Persian Literature and Foreign Languages, Department of English Language and Literature (BA level)
October 2015 –present
University lecturer • Visiting lecturer • Islamic Azad University (North Tehran Branch), Faculty of Foreign Languages, English Translation Department, TEFL Department and Department of General English (BA level)
October 2021–present
University lecturer • Visiting lecturer • Ale Taha Institute of Higher Education, Faculty of Humanities, TEFL Department
- Reading Comprehension 1 & 3
- Essay Writing
- Translation of Simple Texts
- Translation of Advanced Texts
- Linguistics 1 & 2
- Reading Journalistic Texts
- Techniques of Presentation
- Individual Translation
- Topical Conversations
- Basic English Grammar
- Advanced English Grammar
- Pre-Grammar
- Study Skills
- Basic & Advanced Writing
- EAP (English for Academic Purposes)
- ESP (English for Specific Purposes)
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
- English Language Translation
- English Literature
- French Language Translation
- Software Engineering
- Robotics Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Food Science and Technology Engineering
- IT Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Basic Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Geology)
August 2021–present
Consultant• Talashgaran Sanat va Tejarat Aria• Commercialization
Building, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Research Institute,
Research Blvd, Tehran, Iran
October 2013–September 2017
EFL Teacher • Safir English Language Academy •(Tajrish Branch), No. 2005, Shariati St., Qods Sq., Tehran, Iran
April 2017–September 2020
IELTS Teacher • Safir IELTS Academy • (IELTS 1 Branch)
No. 1461, Shariati St., Tehran, Iran
June 2016–October 2016
June 2017_December 2017
ESP Teacher • Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL)
Group. No. 37, Aseman Tower, Farmanieh Jnc., Pasdaran St.,
Tehran, Iran.
September 2016–January 2017
October 2017–January 2018
ESP Teacher • Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL)
Group Institute. No. 63, E Tajarlou St., Shian, Tehran, Iran.
Scientific Articles
International Conference Paper Presentations
- Nazari, N., Nafissi, Z. (2019). EFL Teachers’ Perceived TPACK and Their Professional Development. Paper presented at the 17th International TELLSI Conference, Islamic Azad University of Tabriz, Iran.
- Nazari, N., Marandi, S. S. (2018). EFL Teachers and Learners’ Beliefs about Language Learning and Effective EFL Teacher. Paper presented at the 16th International TELLSI Conference, University of Shiraz, Iran.
- Nazari, N., Nafissi, Z. (2017). Exploring Experienced and Novice EFL Teachers’ Perceptions of Teacher Professional Development. Paper presented at the 15th International TELLSI Conference, Islamic Azad University of Roudehen, Iran.
- Tajeddin, Z., Nazari, N. (2015). Individual vs. Collaborative Assessment of L Learners’ Speaking Performance: Impact on Rating Criteria and Interrater Reliability. Paper presented at the 13th International TELLSI Conference, Lorestan University, Iran.
- Estaji, M., Rahimi, A., Nazari, N. (2015). Representation of Fillers and Filled Pauses as Discourse Markers in Conference Presentations.Paper presented at the 3rd International Conference on Language, Discourse, and Pragmatics, Shahid Chamran University of Ahwaz, Iran.
- Nazari, N. (2015). I Think S/He Is a Better Language Learner: Learner Gender and Language Teachers. Paper presented at the 12th International TELLSI Conference, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran.
- Tajeddin, Z., Nazari, N. (2015). Confirmation Checks, Clarification Requests, and Comprehension Checks in ELT Classes: Their Patterns and Discoursal Realizations. Paper Presented at the 12th International TELLSI Conference, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran.
Publications
1. Nazari, N., Nafissi, Z., & Estaji, M. (2020). The Impact of an Online Professional Development Course on EFL Teachers’ TPACK. Journal of Language Horizons, 4 (1), 59-86.
2. Nazari, N., Nafissi, Z., Estaji, M., & Marandi S. S. (2019). Evaluating Novice and Experienced EFL Teachers’ Perceived TPACK for Their Professional Development. Cogent Education, 6 (1), 1-26.
3. Estaji, M. & Nazari, N. (2015). Exploring Instructors’ Conceptions about EGP Teacher Challenges for Becoming an ESP Instructor in Iran: A Qualitative Study. English for Specific Purposes World. 46 (1), 1-18.
Useful tech-based tools for teaching languages
The workshop held at Alzahra University, Faculty of
Literature. (May 2017)
Teacher Education (professional development)
Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
Teacher Characteristics
SLA theories
Qualitative research methodology
Discourse Analysis
Sociolinguistics
- Contextualization Practice in Action, Safir Language, Academy (July 2017)
- Reflective Practice, Safir Language Academy, (November, 2014)
- ICDL 1 & 2, Tehran Institute of Technology, (February, 2014)
- Teacher Training Course (TTC), Safir Language Academy
(October 2013)