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Elham Hosseini

@elhamhosseini1

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PhD candidate and experienced English literature tutor specializing in teaching Farsi speakers.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek teaching or research roles in higher education emphasizing literature, curriculum development, student mentorship, and opportunities to integrate film/media studies in a collaborative, student-centered environment.

I am a dedicated PhD candidate in Cultural Studies (English Department) at the University of the Western Cape, combining six years of academic training in English Literature with extensive teaching experience. I teach and tutor first- and second-year students, focusing on literary analysis, academic writing, and exam preparation.

My background includes a B.A. in English Literature from Alzahra University and an M.A. in English Literature from Allame Tabataba’i University, and I have been tutoring at the University of Cape Town since January 2019. I emphasize close reading, annotation, and coherent critical argumentation while adapting instruction to individual student needs.

Beyond academia, I manage a private guest house part time, where I oversee operations, guest services, and hospitality—skills that strengthen my organization, communication, and problem-solving capabilities. I have also worked as an interpreter and translator for film festivals and media projects, providing accurate, culturally sensitive translation and subtitling.

I bring a student-centered teaching style, curriculum development experience, and strong media and film literacy to roles in education and cultural studies, and I am committed to fostering critical thinking, confidence, and a love of literature in diverse learners.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Guest House Manager

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Private Guest House

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 1 month)

Manage daily operations, guest services, and housekeeping to maintain high satisfaction and compliance with health and safety standards while supporting in-house catering.

Operations Management Guest Service Housekeeping Inventory Control Food Preparation Health & Safety Customer Relations

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English Literature Tutor

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University of Cape Town

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 1 month)

Provide one-on-one and group tutoring in English literature and academic writing to undergraduate students, improving comprehension, essay quality, and exam performance since 2019.

Tutoring Curriculum Development Reading Comprehension Exam Preparation

Interpreter & Translator

Arhaan Group

Jan 2013 - Dec 2018 (5 years 11 months)

Translated and transcribed media and community-focused content, provided festival interpretation services, and produced culturally sensitive subtitles and translations under tight deadlines.

Translation Interpretation Subtitling Transcription Cultural Mediation Editing Multilingual Communication

Lecturer

Kaj Institute

Oct 2012 - Oct 2013 (1 year)

Planned and delivered advanced English lessons, developed curriculum and assessments, and guided students in academic writing and critical language skills from 2012 to 2013.

Curriculum Design Academic Writing Support Lesson planning Assessments Student Evaluation

Movie Instructor

Feiz

Oct 2011 - Mar 2012 (5 months)

Designed and taught interactive English lessons using films to enhance vocabulary, listening comprehension, and critical discussion between 2011 and 2012.

Media Based Instruction Classroom Discussion

English Teacher

NBE Institute

Mar 2009 - Jun 2009 (3 months)

Delivered structured English lessons for adult learners, focusing on practical communication, multimedia integration, and measurable learner progress during 2009.

Adult Education Lesson planning

English Tutor

HOR Institute

Jun 2005 - Feb 2008 (2 years 8 months)

Planned and delivered engaging English lessons for adolescents, using interactive activities and continuous assessment to build foundational language skills from 2005 to 2008.

Classroom Management Phonics & Grammar Lesson planning Assessments