English Teacher at the Private School (preschoolers-adults) of “Educated Society” NGO,
   Yerevan, Republic of Armenia

·         Classroom management;

·         Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of classes and age groups;

·         Preparing course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.

·         Lecturing, demonstrating and using audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.

·         Maintaining order in classroom and on playground. Counseling pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.

·         Discussing pupils’ academic and behavioural attitudes and achievements with parents.

·         Keeping attendance grade records as required by school.

·         Instructing students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.

·         Preparing materials and classrooms for class activities.

·         Planning and conducting activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time that provide students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.

·         Developing learning materials that support the learning objectives and planned activities;

·         Preparing and setting tests, examination papers, and exercises;

·         Marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work and maintaining records of pupils' progress and development;

·         Devising, writing and producing new materials, including audio and visual resources;

·         Organizing and getting involved in social and cultural activities such as sports competitions, school parties, dinners and excursions;

·         Researching new topic areas, maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge;

·         Selecting and using a range of different learning resources and equipment, including podcasts and interactive whiteboards;

·         Undertaking pastoral duties, such as taking on the role of form tutor, and supporting pupils on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties;

·         Managing pupil behavior in the classroom and on school premises, and applying appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehavior;

·         Participating in and organizing extracurricular activities, such as outings, social activities and sporting events;

·         Participating in departmental meetings, parents' evenings and whole school training events;

·         Evaluating each student's progress in English skills (listening speaking, reading, and writing) and preparing progress reports.

·         Creating trusting atmosphere through sensitivity to students' strengths, weaknesses, and personal learning styles;

·         Achieving maximum results by breaking down seemingly large learning tasks into meaningful and manageable segments.

·         Directing classroom activities and maintaining proper decorum in class.

·         Adhering to state laws and policies while evaluating performance of students.

·         Holding responsibility of guiding students facing difficulties in their studies.

·         Acting as student counselor before and after classroom sessions.

2004-2008

English Teacher at the Secondary Public School (ages 6 -16), Etchmiadzin, Armenia

·         Preparing course objectives and outlining for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.

·         Lecturing, demonstrating and using audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.

·         Maintaining order in classroom and on playground. Counseling pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.

·         Discussing pupils’ academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.

·         Keeping attendance grade records as required by school.

·         Instructing students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as  lectures, discussions and demonstrations.

·         Preparing materials and classrooms for class activities.

·         Planning and conducting activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time that provide students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.

2004-2005

Freelance Translator “Lingvo Art" Translation Center, Yerevan, Armenia

·         Translate and proofread a variety of texts from English into Armenian and Russian and vice versa.

·         Maintain records of materials translated.

·         Rewrite materials from English into Armenian and Russian and vice versa

·         Perform other duties that may be assigned by the management.

Education
1999-2004

State Linguistic University after V. Brusov

Master’s Degree / Faculty of English Language & Psychology  

English Teacher and School Psychologist