CV Said Rizi

O B J E C T I V E To begin a PhD program.

E D U C A T I O N 2008 - present, PhD student, Eastern Mediterranean University, N Cyprus

1993, MA (TEFL), Azad University, Tehran, Iran

1989, BA (English Language & Literature), Azad University, Karaj, Iran

P O S I T I O N S H E L D 1993 – 2008, English Instructor, Azad University of Karaj, Iran

• Taught language lab programs

• Taught translation courses

• Taught courses such as “Reading the Press”, “ Bilingual

• Translation of Press Texts”, “Writing”.

2007 – 2008, English Instructor, University of Zahedan, Iran

• Conducted courses such as “Oral Translation”, “Application of Idioms in

Translation”

2005 – 2007, Head of IELTS Program, IELTS Teacher,

International University of Chabahar, Iran

• Taught all four skills

• Designed the term program for IELTS classes

• Coordinated instruction and mock exams

• Developed and compiled exercises and study materials

2003 – 2004, ESOL Teacher, IMG ESOL & Croydon College, UK

• Taught English to asylum seekers

• Attended Teacher Training sessions

• Invigilated exams

• Performed administrative duties

2004, Director of Studies, CLC/NACEL, King’s College London, UK

• Coordinated courses

• Administered assessment

• Taught 15h/w

• Organized staff meetings

2003, EAP Teacher, Hertfordshire University, UK

• Taught Academic English

• Invigilated exams

• Prepared tests and quizzes

• Selected and developed teaching materials

• Prepared student progress reports

PhD Department of ELT

College of Education

Eastern Mediterranean University

Date of Birth: 23/08/1966

Mobile No: 00905338719386

E-mail: saidrizi@yahoo.com

Said Rasooli Rizi

2003, EFL Teacher, AEST, Kent University, UK

• Conducted a two-week English course

• Worked in partnership with another teacher

• Invigilated exams

• Conducted placement tests

• Participated in the extra-curricular activities

1990 – 2002, EAL/EFL Teacher, Iran Language Institute, Karaj, Iran

• Taught elementary through advanced levels

• Participated in the development of English for Tourism course book

• Worked as an EAL teacher for the institute

2000 – 2002, Head of English Language Department,

Education Department of ISIRI, Karaj, Iran

• Organized and developed course timetables, teacher recruitment procedures,

tests

• Conducted ESP and General English courses for ISIRI specialists

• Collaborated with Head of Education Department to prepare self-study

programs for ISIRI personnel

1990 – 2008, Foreign Relations Deputy, Morsal Ghaleb Company, Tehran, Iran

• Administered foreign correspondence

• Translated promotional materials and interpreted for the company

• Attended negotiations and assisted the marketing department

2000-2002, Foreign Relations Officer, ISIRI, Iran

• Administered international correspondence

• Translated standard-related materials and interpreted for the institute

• Attended meetings and did research regarding standards

PUBLICATIONS Have co-authored and designed the following books:

• Writing for IELTS (1ST Edition 2006)

• Writing for IELTS (Revised Edition under print)

• Reading for Academic Purposes – Elementary (2008)

• Reading for Academic Purposes – Intermediate (2008)

• Reading for Academic Purposes – Advanced (2008)

• Speaking and Listening Practice (under print)

REFERENCES Available upon request

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