Cv Said Rizi

Said Rasooli Rizi

O BJECTIVE To begin a PhD program.

E DUCATION 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

POSITIONS H ELD 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

PhD Department of ELT College of Education Eastern Mediterranean University Date of Birth: 23/08/1966 Mobile No: 00905338719386 E-mail: [email protected]

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Taught Academic English Invigilated exams Prepared tests and quizzes Selected and developed teaching materials Prepared student progress reports

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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