Education
2000 - 2002: Yerevan State University, MA
Major: Linguistics
1996 - 2000: Yerevan State University, BA
Major: Linguistics and English for Specific Purposes
Exchange Student, Wartburg College IA USA
Major: American Studies
1995 - 1996: High School Exchange Student, Greenbrier High School, AR USA
Yerevan Secondary School #171

Work Experience
October 2001 - up to now: English language instructor: Yerevan State University
• Teaching English for special purposes (at non-specialized departments)
• Teaching TOEFL skills to Master school students
• Teaching Professional English to the University faculty (students with age barrier)

Internship
May 1999 - July 1999: Armenian Assembly of Armenia, Western Branch, CA USA
• Translated daily correspondence and newsletters
• Participated in discussions translating simultaneously
• Organized fund-raising events

Scientific Achievements
Articles published in the international FLSP journal:
• “The use of aphorisms in the ESP classroom”: 2004
• “Developing resume-writing skills”: 2003
• “Some Comments on the Language of Law”: 2002
• Textbook for Master and Postgraduate students: “Developing academic and professional skills in English” (under review)

Languages
Fluency in Armenian, Russian, English, French

Computer Skills
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, typing skills: 64 WPM