Atena is a passionate and experienced Course Developer at Joy of Persian, with a Ph.D. in Persian Language and Literature from The Alzahra University. She brings 14 years of teaching experience from various institutions, including online teaching on italki since April 2022, where she instructs students in Farsi language and literature. Dr. Karimi has also taught at Payam-e Noor University, Alzahra University, and the University of Qom, designing and teaching a range of courses from introductory Persian literature to advanced composition and creative writing.

In addition to her teaching roles, Dr. Karimi has contributed significantly to Persian literature scholarship through her peer-reviewed articles. Beyond course development, Dr. Karimi’s enthusiasm for learning extends to her personal interests, where she enjoys reading personal development books, listening to podcasts, and exploring music.

• Ph.D. in Persian Language and Literature, Alzahra University (2010-2013).

  – Dissertation Title: Dissertation Title: Material and Spirtual Manifestation’s of
  ‘’Feeding’’ in The Mevlana’s works. in Directed by Dr ZoLfaghar Allami.- GPA: 17.11/20

• M.A. in Persian Language and Literature, Alzahra University (2006-2008).

  – Thesis Title: Character and Characterization in Collection of
  Short Stories of Shahryar Mandani pour. Directed by Dr. Nasrin Faghih.- GPA: 17.89/20

• B.A. in Persian language and Literature, University of Tehran (2001-2005).

  – GPA: 17.16/20
  – Honored at university entrance exam rank 310/+100000

• Online Persian Teacher, italki (Apr 2022 – Present).

  – Delivered more than 900 private lessons to a diverse population of international students, and developed strategies for responding effectively to a wide range of student’s abilities and needs.

• Lecturer, Payam-e noor University, Terharn-Rey (2017 – Present).

  – Designed and taught Persian language and literature as well as composition and creative writing and Editing skills courses for M.A students.

• Lecturer, Alzahra University (2012- 2014).

  – Designed and taught introductory Persian literature to non-Persian-major undergraduate students, including introduction to history and evolution of Persian language and literature, developing reading and comprehension skills.

• Teacher, University of Qom (2008 – 2009).

  – Designed and taught introductory Persian literature to non-Persian-major undergraduate students, including introduction to history and evolution of Persian language and literature, developing reading and comprehension skills.

• Edited a variety of books published by Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, Basir and Dibaye. 30 books.
• Collaboration in electronic Persian literature library project, directed by Dr. Mostafa Moosavi, 2002-2003.

Peer-Reviewed Articles

• Karimi, Tahereh. 2015. The Conceptual Metaphor of Jamal (Beauty) in Mathnavi and Shams Divan, Language and Persian Literature. Kharazmi University ,24 (25)
• Karimi, Tahereh. 2015.  The Cognitive Linguistics Research on Multi- Network Methapor of Mother and Baby in Shams Divan (from Conception to Weaning). Literary Criticism Quarterly, 8 (30).
• Karimi, Tahereh . 2015. The Cognitive Analysis of the Image of Gazelle in Shams Divan. Researches on Mystical literature (Gowhar-i-Guya). University of Isfahan, 9 (2).
• Karimi, Tahereh . 2014. Cryptology (Codes) of Animals in the Short Stories of Shahryar Mandani pour. Technical Quarterly of Narrative Studies, 2(3).
• Karimi, Tahereh . 2014. Analysis of Sense of Taste in Mowlavi’s Works. Mystical Literature. Alzahra University, 5 (9).
• Karimi, Tahereh . 2013. Comparative Analysis of Hojwiri And Ghazzali’s Point of View on Ro’yat (Observation). Islamic Mysticism. Islamic Azad University, 10 (37).
• Karimi, Tahereh . 2013. Conseptual Metaphors in Shams Divan Based on Action of Feeding. Literary Criticism Quarterly, 6 (24).
• Karimi, Tahereh . 2012. Prototype and it’s Variants in Mandani pour’s Short Stories. Technical Quarterly of Narrative Studies, 1(1).
• Karimi, Tahereh. 2011. Oppositeness and Similarities of the Man and Mountain in mevlana works. Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University. 6 (14).

• Persian: Mother tongue
• English: Intermediate