As an instructor in contemporary Persian (Farsi), I'm an enthusiastic teacher and native speaker who bring a plethora of resources to support my students. I'm a linguist who specializes in teaching, translation and interpreting. My training is in Persian Literature, Storytelling and Academic learning. I believe in the power of personal development through language and literature.
Experience, Patience and my strong love for Farsi language, literature, History, Music and Art is the golden keys in my tutoring methods.

Education:
B.A in Dramatic Literature (English and Farsi), Tehran University of Art
M.A in Cinema Studies, San Francisco State University

Work Experience:
Farhang Foundation : Cultural event planner, Translator and Researcher
Farsi Instructor and Cultural Trainer: Berlitz Learning Center, San Francisco Farsi
Instructor and Cultural Trainer: Golestan Kids School, Berkeley

Persian is one of the top 30 languages, spoken by more than 100 million people around the world including in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and the United States. Indeed, Los Angeles has one of the largest populations of Persian speakers anywhere and is affectionately known by Iranian Americans as Tehrangeles. Come learn the essentials of this beautiful poetic language with me as your enthusiastic and native instructor.