Donya Karamzadeh

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I don’t just create visuals, I tell stories As a film and animation director, video editor, media creator, and educator, I approach my work with both creative vision and a clear sense of purpose.

About

I don’t just create visuals, I tell stories

As a film and animation director, video editor, media creator, and educator, I approach my work with both creative vision and a clear sense of purpose. I’ve spent years directing visual stories and working closely with students, which has shaped how I think about both storytelling and design.
I’m especially drawn to the space where movement and visuals come together where a story isn’t just told, but felt. Whether I’m directing a film, editing a video, or teaching in the classroom, I focus on making work that connects with people in a real way something thoughtful, engaging, and memorable.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Languages

  • ArabicFluent
  • PersianFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • TurkishIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 7 roles

Visual Art Teacher · International OURPLANET SchoolFeb 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

Teach and develop visual arts curriculum for students, design engaging art projects, and integrate IB-inspired methodologies to build students’ creativity and critical thinking.

Visual Art and Design Teacher · International OURPLANET schoolJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Teaching visual arts and design in a multi-cultural environment, developing students' skills and creativity from 2023 to present.

Animation and Art Teacher · LWIS SchoolJan 2022 – Dec 2023 · 2 yrs

Deliver animation and art courses, develop lesson plans, supervise student projects, and mentor students in creative storytelling and visual design.

Visual Art Teacher · International LWIS schoolJan 2022 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo
Freelance Art Teacher · Fatemieh Art SchoolJan 2016 – Dec 2019 · 4 yrs
Art Director & Video Editor · Freelance / IndependentJan 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 11 mos
Animation and Art Teacher · Art school FamelyehJan 2015 – Jan 2019 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communication · Payamenoor University2015 – 2019

Studied visual communication, graphic design, and media arts with a focus on storytelling through image and design. Gained hands-on experience in animation production and video editing, developing skills in motion graphics and visual narrative.

Middle Years Programme Design (Cat.1) Certificate of Completion · IB Online Professional Development2023
Middle Years Programme Arts (Cat.2) Certificate of Completion · IB Online Professional Development2024

Certifications and awards

MYP Design (English) (Cat.1)2023

IB-certified training in MYP Design curriculum delivery, focusing on design thinking and creative problem-solving methodologies.

MYP Arts (English) (Cat.2)2024

IB-certified training in MYP Arts curriculum, covering visual arts teaching strategies and assessment within the IB framework.

MYP Design (Cat.1) Certificate of Completion2023
MYP Arts (Cat.2) Certificate of Completion2024

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