Nazanin Mahal

Nazanin is an experienced Teacher Trainer and Educational Consultant with over eleven years of international experience in English language education. She has taught and trained in Canada, Iran, and Turkey, and currently works closely with leading publishers such as Cambridge University Press, National Geographic, and Macmillan to design and implement impactful teacher development programs.

In her role as an English Department Coordinator, Nazanin oversees the English curriculum for multiple grade levels, mentors a team of teachers, and develops strategic language programs tailored to learners with low English proficiency. 

Nazanin regularly presents at schools and teacher training events on how to integrate practical methodologies into everyday teaching. Her work blends academic insight with real-world classroom experience, offering educators tools they can apply immediately.

In addition to her role in education, she is also the founder of a community-based book club focused on language and personal growth, and she is passionate about helping teachers build confidence, creativity, and connection in the classroom.

Abstract 

Take the Stage: Teach English Like a Star with Presence, Power & Performance 

What do the most memorable teachers and the most magnetic performers have in common? Presence, connection, and the power to hold an audience. In this engaging, hybrid session, we blend the energy of the stage with the heart of the classroom—offering a unique look at how star quality and drama techniques can revolutionize your English teaching.

We’ll begin by uncovering what makes a teacher truly unforgettable, reflecting on key performance traits like voice control, body language, storytelling, and charisma. Then we’ll roll up our sleeves and explore practical drama-based activities that make students the stars of their own learning.

Participants will:

• Reflect on their own teaching “persona” and stage presence
• Practice techniques to project confidence, warmth, and enthusiasm
• Learn drama-based speaking activities, role-plays, and improvisation tasks
• Explore how performance builds classroom community, confidence, and language fluency
• Leave with a toolkit of ideas to energize their lessons and ignite student participation

Whether you’re a quiet introvert or a natural performer, this session will help you harness your unique strengths, teach with confidence, and walk into your classroom like it’s opening night.