I'm an Iranian artist and educator based in Pavia, Italy. I enjoy mural painting, book illustration, and conservation/restoration, and I love translating historical walls and stories into vivid visuals. I also have experience teaching art and English to children and guiding visitors at cultural events, with participation in exhibitions in both Iran and Italy. I thrive in collaborative educational and cultural projects and enjoy making art accessible to diverse audiences.

Sima Boustani Parsa

I'm an Iranian artist and educator based in Pavia, Italy. I enjoy mural painting, book illustration, and conservation/restoration, and I love translating historical walls and stories into vivid visuals. I also have experience teaching art and English to children and guiding visitors at cultural events, with participation in exhibitions in both Iran and Italy. I thrive in collaborative educational and cultural projects and enjoy making art accessible to diverse audiences.

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I’m an Iranian artist and educator based in Pavia, Italy. I enjoy mural painting, book illustration, and conservation/restoration, and I love translating historical walls and stories into vivid visuals. I also have experience teaching art and English to children and guiding visitors at cultural events, with participation in exhibitions in both Iran and Italy. I thrive in collaborative educational and cultural projects and enjoy making art accessible to diverse audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
Persian
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Teacher at Talash Elementary School, Tehran
December 31, 2021 - August 24, 2025
Taught art to elementary students, fostering creativity and artistic skills in young learners.
Visual Art Teacher (Self Employed) at Self-employed, Tehran
December 31, 2021 - August 24, 2025
Provided visual art teaching services, covering drawing, painting, and illustration to a broad range of learners.
Art Teacher at Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults, Tehran
December 31, 2019 - August 24, 2025
Taught painting, collage, crafts, and potteries to children and young adults in an institute dedicated to intellectual development.
Pre-school Teacher at Iran Talab Primary School, Tehran
December 31, 2017 - August 24, 2025
Worked as a preschool teacher, guiding early childhood art education.
English Teacher (Children and Young Adults) at Iran Language Institute, Tehran
December 31, 2022 - August 24, 2025
Taught English language to children and young adults with a TTC certificate.
Tirocinio in restauro di pitture murali at Basilica di San Salvatore; Piccolo Chiostro, Mario Colella
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Tecniche introduttive di restauro conservativo applicate a pitture murali storiche; Attività supervisionata da docente universitaria
Tirocinio come guida mostra at Biennale d’Arte di Vigevano, Castello Sforzesco di Vigevano
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Accoglienza dei visitatori; Spiegazioni guidate in inglese e italiano sul contesto artistico e culturale della mostra; Supporto all’organizzazione durante gli eventi e le attività educative
Insegnante di lingua inglese per bambini e ragazzi at Istituto di Lingua Iraniana
January 1, 2022 - November 21, 2025
conduzione di lezioni di lingua inglese; valutazione del progresso degli studenti.
Insegnante di arte per bambini at Scuola Primaria Talash di Teheran
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
progettare attività artistiche; condurre le lezioni; guidare i bambini nell'uso di materiali e tecniche.
Insegnante di arti visive at Libero Professionista
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
progettare e condurre lezioni individuali; monitorare il progresso degli studenti.
Insegnante di scuola primaria at Scuola Primaria Irantalab
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
condurre lezioni di varie materie; monitorare il risultato degli studenti.
Insegnante di arti visive at Istituto per lo sviluppo intellettuale di bambini e ragazzi
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
insegnare tecniche di pittura, collage, artigianato e ceramiche; condurre le lezioni; valutare il progresso degli studenti.
Tirocinio in restauro di pitture murali at Basilica di San Salvatore (Piccolo Chiostro, Mario Colella)
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Esperienza pratica sul campo all'interno di un progetto accademico; Tecniche introduttive di restauro conservativo applicate a pitture murali storiche; Attività supervisionata da docente universitaria
Insegnante di arte per bambini e ragazzi at Istituto per lo sviluppo intellettuale di bambini e ragazzi
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Insegnare tecniche di pittura, collage, artigianato e ceramiche; condurre le lezioni; valutare il progresso degli studenti

Education

Master in Illustration at Azad University of Tehran, Central Branch
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Master in Ancient Mediterranean World, History, Archaeology, and Art at University of Pavia
January 1, 2022 - August 24, 2025
Bachelors in Visual Communication at Alzahra University, Tehran
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Master in History, Archaeology and Art of the Ancient Mediterranean World at Università di Pavia
January 1, 2022 - November 21, 2025
Master in Illustration at Università Azad di Teheran
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Laurea quadriennale in Comunicazione visiva at Università Alzahra di Teheran
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Master in History, Archaeology and Ancient Mediterranean World Art at Università di Pavia
January 1, 2022 - November 21, 2025
Master in Illustration at Università Azad di Teheran
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Laurea quadriennale in Comunicazione visiva at Università Alzahra di Teheran
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Master in Storia, Archeologia e Arte del Mondo Mediterraneo Antico at Università di Pavia
January 1, 2022 - November 21, 2025
Master in Illustrazione at Università Azad di Teheran
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Laurea quadriennale in Comunicazione visiva at Università Alzahra di Teheran
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Master in Storia, Archeologia e Arte del Mondo Mediterraneo Antico at Università di Pavia
January 1, 2022 - November 21, 2025
Master in Illustrazione at Università Azad di Teheran
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Laurea quadriennale in Comunicazione visiva at Università Alzahra di Teheran
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Teaching TTC Certificate from Iran Language Institute
January 1, 2022 - August 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
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