I'm Zahra Dashtban, a PhD candidate in TEFL on a mission to bridge academic research with classroom reality. My journey is built on a solid practical foundation, certified by a Cambridge CELTA (Pass B), and proven by my own IELTS Academic score of 8.5.
I actively shape the ELT landscape through multiple roles: preparing candidates as an IELTS/TOEFL instructor and mock examiner at Proshat Center, training future teachers as a TTC presenter, and leading my own educational initiative as the founder and supervisor of @smartizenglish. My work as a translator further deepens my understanding of language nuance. Every role I hold is driven by a passion for effective and empowering language education.