MOE LESSAN
Business English Instructor | Corporate Trainer | Commercial Real Estate Specialist
Canada | Open to International Opportunities
📧 moe@lessan.ca | 📞 +1 250 210 7171
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Business English Instructor and corporate trainer with extensive experience delivering professional education in commercial real estate, finance, and negotiation. Combines real-world executive expertise with formal teaching credentials, including a Level 5 TEFL diploma and Business English certification.
Former instructor with the British Columbia Real Estate Association, delivering applied professional courses in financial analysis and leasing. Experienced in teaching adult learners, industry professionals, and delivering seminar-based training programs.
Recognized with multiple professional designations in commercial real estate, including FRI and CRES, and completed the CCIM comprehensive examination. Brings a practical, results-driven approach to teaching business communication, critical thinking, and professional skills.
TEACHING & TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Instructor – Commercial Real Estate Programs
British Columbia Real Estate Association
Delivered Commercial Applied Practice Course modules
Taught:
Financial Analysis
Commercial Leasing
Focused on applied, real-world business scenarios
Guided adult learners in professional decision-making
Instructor – Professional Real Estate Courses
Victoria Real Estate Board
Delivered practical commercial real estate training programs
Taught industry professionals and licensed agents
Corporate Trainer / Seminar Presenter
Delivered seminars for professional organizations including financial and accounting groups
Topics included:
Property management
Real estate taxation
Business structuring
Designed and delivered structured multi-session courses with Q&A and applied learning
Course Developer & Instructor (Independent / Corporate Programs)
Designed structured training programs in:
Commercial leasing
Investment analysis
Professional practice
Delivered both in-person and online training
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONDENSED)
Commercial Real Estate & Finance Professional
Managing Broker, Associate Broker, and Sales Representative (approx. 18+ years combined)
Mortgage Broker (commercial, residential, and business financing)
Experience includes:
Investment analysis
Leasing & development
Financing & structuring
Negotiation & contract management
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (168 hours)
Teaching Business English Certification (30 hours)
Teaching English Online & One-to-One Certification (30 hours)
Completed CCIM Designation Comprehensive Exam in Seoul, South Korea (2007)
Fellow of the Real Estate Institute (FRI)
Certified Real Estate Specialist (CRES)
LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL ROLES
President – Western Canada CCIM Chapter
Chair – Commercial Council (VIREB)
Chair – Standard Forms Committee (BC Commercial Council)
Director – Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (Commercial Division)
Director – Mortgage Brokers Association of BC
Treasurer – Real Estate Institute of Canada (Greater Vancouver)
SKILLS
Business English Instruction
Corporate Training & Adult Education
Financial & Investment Analysis
Negotiation & Communication
Curriculum Development
Cross-cultural communication
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Persian (Fluent)
Spanish (Basic)
