Elham is a dedicated course developer at Joy of Persian, specializing in Persian language and literature. She holds an M.A. from Allameh Tabataba’i University and a B.A. from the University of Tehran, where she achieved top ranks. With over a decade of teaching experience at prestigious schools, she has designed and taught courses in Persian language, literature, composition, and creative writing. Mrs. Khataei is also a founding member of the Literary Association at the University of Tehran and has contributed significantly to literary scholarship and editorial work. Her extensive professional development in innovative teaching methods makes her a valuable asset to Joy of Persian.

• M.A. in Persian Language and Literature, Allameh Tabataba’i University (2003-2005).

  – Thesis Title: Stylistics of Short Stories for Adolescents from the 60s to 70s.- GPA: 17.89/20

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

  -Rank 3rd in Literature and 30th in National University Entrance Exam

• Teacher, High School and Middle School 2 (2006- Present).

  – Designed and taught Persian language and literature as well as composition and creative writing courses at Manzomeh Khord Institute, Farhang Institute (Specializing in Humanities), Tuba Institute, and Kowsar-Narges.

• Teacher, High School and Middle School 1 (2006- Present).

  – Designed and taught Persian language and literature as well as composition and creative writing courses at Manzomeh Khord Institute, Farhang Institute (Specializing in Humanities), Tuba Institute, and Kowsar-Narges.

• Head of Literature Department for Middle School and High School at Manzomeh Khord Institute.

• Founding Member, Literary Association of University of Tehran.
• Collaboration in the establishment and management of the National Literary Associations Forum.
• Editorial Board Member and Head of Literature Section, “Barg-e Farhang” (Literary, Cultural, and Philosophical Journal of the Cultural and Student Affairs Office of the University of Tehran).
• Proofreader and Copyeditor for the national cultural journal “Barg-e Farhang”.
• Proofreader, published books by the Kafa Center (Center for Cultural and Intellectual Associations of Universities).
• Organized numerous sessions for reviewing and analyzing adult and adolescent short stories.
• Organized sessions for reading the Masnavi on behalf of the Literary Association of University of Tehran.
• Contributed to the monthly magazine “Ensha and Writing” as an article writer on book introductions and review sessions.

Attended workshops on various educational topics at the Manzomeh Khord Institute:

• E-learning Content Production: Summer 1397 (2018).
• Fundamental Questions: Fall 1396 (2017).
• A New Approach to Assessment: Summer 1396 (2017).
• Flipped Learning: December 1395 (2016).
• Challenging Behaviors: Summer 1394 (2015).
• Effective Classroom Teaching: Summer 1393 (2014).
• The Passion for Learning: Summer 1393 (2014).
• Educational Leadership for Effective Learning: Fall 1392 (2013).
• Brain and Education: Fall 1392 (2013).
• Systems Thinking: Fall 1391 (2010).
• Learning Through Collaboration: Summer 1386 (2007).
• Characteristics of an Effective Teacher: Summer 1386 (2007).
• Creative Thinking and Creative Problem Solving: Summer 1386 (2007).

• Creative Recovery Workshop (Based on The Artist’s Way): World Children’s Research Institute.

• Persian: Mother tongue
• English: Intermediate