In Reply to: Post-doctoral opportunities

PERSONAL PARTICULARS
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Name: Nadia Khosraviram

Address: 2-18 Mihil Street, Preston, VIC 3072

Tel: (03) 9484 9680

Fax: (03) 9484 9649

Email: aniana55@hotmail.com

Date of birth : 25/05/1967
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QUALIFICATIONS
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 Certificate of a Diploma of Graduate Studies ( D.E.A ) - Paul Valery University - Montpellier III - FRANCE, October 1994.

Language Science, General Linguistic, option for teaching of French / as a foreign or as a mother tongue.

 Master's Degree ( Maitrise ) - Avignon and the Vaucluse Area University - FRANCE, October 1993.

The Master Degree in Modern Language and Literature, Elements of Corrective Phonetics of French Language.

 Bachelor of Arts Degree ( Licence ) - Avignon and the Vaucluse Area University - FRANCE, October 1992.

The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Modern Language and Literature; specialisation in the Teaching of French Language as a Foreign Language.

 General University Studies Degree (D.E.U.G.) - Avignon and the Vaucluse Area University - FRANCE, October 1991.

The Degree in General University Studies; specialisation in Arts and Letters, Section {A} Literature.

 Master's Degree ( Maitrise ), Azad Central University of Tehran - IRAN, March 1992.

Translation and Interpretation of Persian-French / French-Persian Language.
 Completed year 12 ( specialising in Natural Science ), Nardges High School, Tehran - IRAN, 1985
 Certificate of English Language, National Institute of English Language, Tehran - IRAN, 1984.
 Diploma in Armenian Language, Prelate of the Armenians of Tehran - IRAN, 1986.
 Certificate of French language, Institute of Language, Tehran - IRAN, 1989.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
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GENERAL SKILLS
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
 Conflict resolution.
 Work autonomously as well as being an energetic and enthusiastic team member.
 Commitment and dedication to all tasks undertaken and to my career.
 Well developed organisation and co-ordination abilities.
 Proven ability to recognise, analyse and deal with sensitive issues confidentially.

TEACHING & TRAINING SKILLS
 Develop positive relationships with students
 Organising classroom procedures
 Assess and integrate students with special needs
 Show initiative in difficult situations
 Adapt to different cultural environments
 Effectively conduct demonstrations
 Evaluate and diagnose problems
 Implement and develop programmes
 Observe and record student progress

WORK EXPERIENCES

1994 - 1995
Ensemble Scolaire Prive Mixte Saint Jean Baptiste De La Salle - FRANCE

Teacher and co-ordinator for study hall
Roles and Responsibilities
 Helping kids ( 10 to 11 years old ) to develop their studies in Maths, Geography, French and English Language.
 Helping Kids (12 years old ) with serious French Language problems.
 Directing comedy play with group of 8 to 10 kids, as their optional studies.
 Co-ordination and …… of the stage, costume and music of the play.
 1995 - 1997
Armenian Cultural Association of Avignon and Vaucluse - FRANCE

Teacher of Armenian Language
Roles and Responsibilities
 Teaching Armenian Language Courses in three levels ( 1,2 and 3) for students from 8 to 60 years old.
 Providing documentation, articles, questionaries and tests.
 Programming and facilitating of the subjects.

1993 - 1997
Armenian Cultural Association of Avignon and Vaucluse - FRANCE

Secretary / Translator of Association
Roles and Responsibilities
 Mailing in and out.
 Taking notes of the meetings, typing letters, photocopies, receiving and sending faxes.
 Acting as guide for sightseeing and museum tours.
 Organising meetings, conferences and cultural festivals.
 Filing and record keeping.
 Ordering books and musical discs.
 Organising invitations for Armenians within France and Overseas to participate in various events.
 Simultaneously interpretation in meetings, conferences and radio broadcasting.

Other relevant activities
 Translation of books from French to Persian on contract basis with Roshd Publishing Company ( specialising in educational and psychological publications ). Following books are under current contract;
 Aidez-veotre enfant a apprendre ses le cons (Help your kids in their studies), written by Pierre Causy
 QI et la pensee laterale ( improve your IQ by intellectual tests ) written by Paul Sloane
 Enfant timide, Comment lui redonner confiance ( how to improve self-confidence in a shy kid ) written Marie-France Muller
 Current studies; Certificate of a Diploma of Graduate Studies ( D.E.A ) in Literature and Civilisation, specialising in literature of French speaking African countries. Universite de Nice-Sophia Antipolis.

REFEREES

1) - Kathy Vrettas 2)- Amir Sardari
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