Elham Gharabaghi
Muscat,Oman
Summary
Award-winning Art Educator and Jewellery Designer with a proven record of fostering creativity in diverse learning environments. Active in education since 2020, progressing from Teacher Assistant to Lead Visual Arts Teacher, with strong experience in classroom management and student development. A distinguished graduate of teacher training State University under a full merit scholarship and certified with IELTS 7.5. Proficient in delivering international and bilingual educational systems, including Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel (GCSE/GCE), and deeply committed to mentoring students within a supportive, joyful, and high-expectation classroom.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Secondary Arts and Design Teacher
Al Shomoukh International School
Muscat, Oman
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered creativity and critical thinking in students.
- Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to organise school exhibitions showcasing students' artistic achievements.
- Developed tailored educational plans for individuals with special needs to promote learning and growth.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching methodologies and artistic knowledge.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies that enhanced student understanding of artistic concepts.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback to support their artistic development.
Arts and Design Teacher
Fatemeh Zahra High School
Qom, Iran
09.2022 - 07.2025
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance learning experiences and prepare students for digital creativity.
- Boosted students' reading comprehension with creative teaching strategies.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Tracked student attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues.
- Facilitated art exhibitions that showcased students' work, promoting their artistic achievements within community.
Arts and Design Teacher Assistant
Martyr Mahdi Hinduyan High School
Qom, Iran
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
- Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring, improving overall department attainment.
- Assisted lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and instructional activities.
- Provided support to students with diverse learning needs and behavioural challenges.
Arts and Design Teacher Assistant
Zeynab Kobra High School
Qom, Iran
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with lead teacher to develop educational materials and resources for classes
- Facilitated communication between students and educators to promote positive learning atmosphere.
- Assisted teachers with lesson planning, resulting in well-structured classes.
- Took responsibility of bulletin boards; displayed students' work prominently boosting morale.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Fatemeh Zahra- Teacher training university
Isfahan, Iran 01.2019 - 09.2022
Skills
Language
Persian: Native
English: Full Professional Proficiency, IELTS Overall Band Score: 75
Turkish: Elementary
Arabic: Elementary
Software Design Software: [Canva ●●●●] [Corel ●●●●] [Photoshop ●●●●] [Illustrator ●●●●] [InDesign ●●●●] [Matrix ●●○○] [Key shot ●●○○]
General Software: [Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, OneNote) ●●●●]
Personality
[Teamwork ●●●●] [Punctuality ●●●●] [Commitment ●●●●] [Creativity ●●●●]
Accomplishments
- Feb. 2024, 2nd place in Iranian first jewelry design Olympiad.
- May. 2022, 3rd place in the Jewelry Design Category of the International Italian Art & Design Competition.
- Sep. 2018, Took the National Comprehensive Four-step Entrance Exam to University and ranked first among all the candidates in the Qom city and received a full merit scholarship
Exhibitions
- May. 2024: Students design exhibition in Fatemeh Zahra High School, Logo Design, Illustration, Printing.
- Jun. 2024: Students design exhibition in Fatemeh Zahra High School, Layout Design, Illustration, Fundamentals of Form.
- May. 2023: Students design exhibition in Fatemeh Zahra High School, Color Fundamentals and Image Analysis
- Jun. 2023: Art and design exhibition with a specified theme related to a traditional event in Iran (Shab-e Yalda), Ronas College, Qom, Iran.
- Apr. 2022: Exhibition of design works at the university, Isfahan, Iran.
- May. 2020: Several solo/group exhibitions in our university campus, Isfahan, Iran.
Certification
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wnU3HceWbC5B6zhM5FG-Z4ftwYJ7m12S/view
Timeline
Secondary Arts and Design Teacher
Al Shomoukh International School
08.2025 - Current
Arts and Design Teacher
Fatemeh Zahra High School
09.2022 - 07.2025
Arts and Design Teacher Assistant
Martyr Mahdi Hinduyan High School
09.2021 - 06.2022
Arts and Design Teacher Assistant
Zeynab Kobra High School
09.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Fatemeh Zahra- Teacher training university
01.2019 - 09.2022