Tehran, Iran
Shadi NorooziPhD Candidate in TEFL
Psychometrics, Language Assessment, Data Analysis & Educational Measurement
PhD Candidate in TEFL
Tehran, Iran
About Me
Biography & Research Interests
Biography
I am a PhD candidate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) at the University of Tehran, with expertise in psychometrics, language assessment, data analysis, and educational measurement design. I have experience leading specialist teams, developing high-stakes tests, analyzing statistical data, and preparing data-driven managerial reports in academic and international settings. My proficiency in R, Python, SPSS, and ICDL, together with my ability to interpret data and convert complex results into actionable decisions, enables me to bridge technical analysis, process management, and effective stakeholder communication.
Research Interests
Mission
To create evidence-based assessment systems that ensure fairness, validity, and reliability in language testing, converting analytical results into actionable managerial decisions.
Academic Philosophy
Language assessment must be grounded in scientific evidence, methodological transparency, and a commitment to fairness for all test-takers. Rigorous analysis, transparent reporting, and continuous process improvement are the foundation of trust in educational measurement.
Education
Academic Journey
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
University of Tehran
Tehran, Iran
- Ranked 1st in the national PhD entrance exam among ~1,700 candidates
- Top-ranked incoming student
- GPA: 18.94/20
- Comprehensive Exam: 16.91/20 (highest incoming-cohort average)
- Dissertation: Differential Item Functioning (DIF) in high-stakes language testing
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
University of Tehran
Tehran, Iran
- Ranked 5th in the national MA entrance exam among ~3,500 candidates
- Top-ranked incoming student
- GPA: 18.31/20
- Thesis: Relationship between cognitive load and language-test item difficulty estimates
English Language and Literature
Allameh Tabataba'i University
Tehran, Iran
- Second-ranked student in the program
- GPA: 19.36/20
- Graduated with distinction
Academic Experience
Teaching & Research at Universities
University Lecturer
University of Tehran
- Reading Comprehension I & II
- Article Writing
- Application of Idioms and Metaphors
Instructor
University of Tehran Language Center
- English Empowerment Course for PhD students
- Designed syllabus, curriculum, and assessment components
High-Stakes Test Developer & Item Writer
University of Tehran
- Designed equivalent parallel forms for high-stakes assessments
- Developed technical test specifications, administration standards, and scoring keys
- Conducted statistical validation and reliability control
- Led initial design of the Listening section in its first year of implementation
Teaching Assistant
University of Tehran
- Academic support for Application of Research Software in Language Studies
- Collaborated on psychometric data analysis and interpretation
Professional Experience
Specialized Activities
Assessment Supervisor (Persian Programs)
Dehkhoda Lexicon Institute & International Center for Persian Studies
- Led full cycle of test analysis, design, development, and administration
- Analyzed data and prepared analytical reports for managers
- Designed item banks, scoring frameworks, and bias evaluation protocols
- Built and trained a specialist test-development team
TTC Instructor & Professional Development
University of Tehran
- Instruction on teaching approaches, classroom management, lesson planning, and assessment literacy
- Provided staged, individualized feedback to instructors
- Facilitated professional dialogue and peer exchange among instructors
Supervisor of Instruction and Assessment
University of Tehran Language Center
- Designed and developed tests and assessment tools
- Held regular instructor review sessions with structured feedback
- Supervised course implementation and proposed corrective actions
University Lecturer
Sharif University of Technology
- IELTS Writing Task 2
- General English
TOEFL Instructor
Dr. Borzabadi Language Center
- Four-skill TOEFL preparation courses aligned with international standards
- Designed transparent learning pathways from diagnosis to performance improvement
Freelance Editor & Translator
Freelancer
- Academic editing
- Specialized translation
- Manuscript review
Private English Teacher & Tutor
Independent
- Private English instruction at various proficiency levels
Skills
Expertise & Tools
Analytical & Technical Skills
Assessment & Testing
Teaching & Instruction
Languages
Research & Publications
Articles, Books & Projects
Publications
Local processors and global integrators: Identifying L2 reader profiles using mixture item response theory models
Effatpanah, F., Noroozi, S., Kuhn, J. T., Greiff, S., & Kunina-Habenicht, O.
Acta Psychologica
Using parametric logistic item response theory model trees to detect item parameter heterogeneity in a high-stakes reading comprehension test
Effatpanah, F., Noroozi, S., & Chen, Y-H.
International Journal of Testing
Systematic review of mixture IRT applications
Noroozi, S., & Karami, H.
International Journal of Testing
Rasch-based validation of the University of Tehran English Proficiency Test (UTEPT)
Noroozi, S., & Karami, H.
Language Testing in Asia
An Investigation of the Relationship between Subjective and Objective Cognitive Load Measures of Language Item Difficulty
Noroozi, S., Karami, H., & Saeedi, Z.
Journal of Language Horizons
A scrutiny of the relationship between cognitive load and difficulty estimates of language test items
Noroozi, S., & Karami, H.
Language Testing in Asia
Certifications
Credentials & Specialized Courses
TESOL Certificate
Arizona State University
2025
IELTS Speaking/Writing Assessment Criteria Teacher Training
IDP
2025
Enhanced Assessment for Lifelong Learning
ETS
2024
Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling
CenterStat
2024
How to Teach Pronunciation
British Council
2024
Improvise your teaching
British Council
2023
What it means to be a professional teacher
British Council
2023
Introduction to Neuroanatomy
SOLAB
2020
Experimental Approaches in Neurolinguistics
SOLAB
2020
Correspondence
Khaneh Kargar
2019
Commercial Correspondence
Allameh Tabataba'i University
2018
How to teach IELTS
Afarinesh & ATU
2018
TTC
Allameh Language Center
2018
IELTS Preparation Course
Nassir Institute
2016
TOEFL Preparation Course
Nassir Institute
2014
Awards & Achievements
Honors & Recognition
First Rank in TEFL Ph.D. Entrance Exam
Sanjesh Organization
2022
1st among ~1,700 candidates nationally
Top-Ranked Incoming PhD Student
University of Tehran
2022
GPA: 18.94/20
Highest Comprehensive Exam Average
University of Tehran
2024
Score: 16.91/20 among incoming PhD cohort
Fifth Rank in TEFL MA Entrance Exam
Sanjesh Organization
2019
5th among ~3,500 candidates nationally
Top-Ranked Incoming MA Student
University of Tehran
2021
GPA: 18.31/20
Second-Ranked BA Graduate
Allameh Tabataba'i University
2018
GPA: 19.36/20 — Graduated with distinction
Letters of Recommendation
From academic supervisors
Ms. Shadi Noroozi was among my outstanding graduate students who demonstrated excellent performance in Research Methods and Applied Statistics. She possesses remarkable scientific ability, analytical strength, research precision, and perseverance, and has consistently proven her responsibility and commitment in university activities.
Beyond her scientific competencies, Ms. Noroozi has a professional personality, academic integrity, cooperative spirit, and constructive interaction with professors and classmates. High motivation for learning, ability to conduct independent research, and seriousness in achieving scientific goals are among her prominent characteristics.
Given her scientific capabilities and personal qualities, I am confident that she will also succeed in her research and professional activities and can play an effective role in language education, language assessment, and scientific research.
Dr. Hossein Karami
Associate Professor, Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures, University of Tehran
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