Ali Nemati
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln,NE
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
2 Years 2 Months- Conducted interviews with students and professors to explore their perspectives on learning and teaching methods
- Collected and organized data on learning journeys, identifying key themes to inform ongoing research
- Collaborated with faculty to synthesize qualitative data and prepare findings for publication and presentations
- Maintained accurate records of interview transcriptions, data analysis, and research notes for project continuity
- Providing research assistance to Dr. Jenelle Reeves and Dr. Kara Viesca from the TLTE department
- Currently submitting an article to The Language Learning Journal (2026)
English Language Teacher
5 Years- Taught English lessons to over 80 students across diverse age groups and skill levels, from age 10 to adults
- Assessed and tracked progress for 80+ learners, using regular quizzes, speaking tasks, and written assignments
- Maintained a supportive classroom environment, leading to a 90% student satisfaction rate based on informal surveys and parent feedback
- Collaborated with at least 100+ parents and school staff weekly to address individual student needs and boost performance
- Designed interactive activities to build vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills, increasing student participation
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Education Studies
Specialization: Teaching, Curriculum, and Learning
Master of Arts - Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Major: English
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Teaching
Major: English
Skills
Language: Persian
English
Basic French
Accomplishments
- Former member of the Iranian national karate team
- Competed locally and internationally for 15 years, winning multiple medals
- Silver Medal, Texas Karate Championship — July 10, 2023
HONORS
Scholarship: Shiraz University
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
English Language Teacher
Iranian Language Institution (ILI)
09.2015 - 09.2020Read More
Azad University
Bachelor of Arts from English Language Teaching
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Shiraz University
Master of Arts from Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Education Studies
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