Feb. 2017-
Present World Iternational, Qingdao
ESL teacher
Taught General / Business English to different age group students.
Facilitated English Corners (EC), covering different topics- culture, health, education, employment, art, traditions, lifestyle, mini discussions/debates, etc. - focused on developing critical and analytical thinking
Nov. 2017-
May 2019
Qingdao New Yorker Foreign Languages School (Qingdao University )
AP Art history teacher
Taught AP art history classes
Aug.2016-Jan 2017 Kindergarten/ young learners training center, Huangdao
ESL teacher
Conducted English language lessons for kids (age 3-6) , organized handcraft lessons. Prepared games, PowerPoints, video materials, listening activities
March 2016- Aug 2016 Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) Yerevan (Armenia) https://am.coafkids.org
ESL online teacher – Webinars (short term project )
Conducted online - webinar courses, delivered lessons on Moodle.
Aug. 2008
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Aug. 2016 US Peace Corps Armenia.
Pre-Service Training Language & Cultural Facilitator (LCF and Armenian Language Tutor)
Planned, developed and taught Armenian language training classes for Volunteer Trainees (three-month Pre-Service Training program each year). Served as a cross cultural ombudsman to PC Trainees.
Apr 2013-
Apr 2016 AELTA, Yerevan (Armenia)
English Language teacher/ teacher trainer:
Contributed to the development, evaluation, and improvement of English teacher training courses.
Aug. 2014
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Jun. 2015 European Voluntary Service (EVS), Vaalijala Rehabilitation Center, Pieksamaki, Finland.
Volunteer.
Developed artistic painting and communication skills of many small groups. Organized workshops and exhibitions.
Feb. 2013
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May 2013 AZGK Center - NGO, Yerevan, Armenia.
Project Manager/Public Relations Planner Trainer.
Created action plans for the promotion of intellectual tourism.
Maintained effective working relationships with local and municipal government officials and media representatives.
Arranged sponsors’ visits and managed logistics, transportation, and accommodation for various activities and events.
Identified main client groups and audiences for various incoming and outgoing intellectual tourism programs.
Feb. 2013 Armenia OSCE/ODIHR- Presidential Election, Armenia.
Short Term Observers’ (STO) Interpreter. Provided translation for STO.
Feb. 2013
Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, Armenia.
Translator/Logistics Specialist. Provided administrative and logistics support and organization of training sessions in villages in Lori Marz, Armenia as part of “Armenian Agriculture Support Program.” Also provided interpretation.
May 2010
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May 2011 “Miutyun” Armenian monthly newspaper, Tbilisi, Georgia.
Journalist. Covered social issues related to the Armenian Community living in Georgia.
Feb. 2009
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June 2009 “KANAKA” Construction Company, Vanadzor, Armenia.
Freelance English Language Teacher.
Sep. 2007
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May 2009 “Dpratun” NGO, Vanadzor, Armenia.
English Language Teacher.
Oct. 2002
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June 2007 “SPFA” NGO, Stepanakert, NagorniKarabakh.
Children’s Educational Development Coordinator- Volunteering.
Additional details on all professional, volunteer positions and references will be provided upon request.
Georgian Institute of Public Affairs
Department of Journalism and Media Management
Specialization: Media Manager, Journalist (MA)
Tbilisi, Georgia, 2009-2011
Artsakh State University
Department of Foreign Languages
Specialization: Philologist, English Language Teacher (BS)
Stepanakert, NagornoKarabakh, 2002-2007 120 hours TEFL Certificate- INTESOL (in process)
“Language Proficiency Interview(LPI) Training”-Peace Corps
Yerevan, Armenia, 2014
Internship- Radio France International
Paris, France, 2010
“Videology” –Training on filming, editing and screening
Rustavi, Georgia, 2014
