Ajmal Sherzuye
**** ******* **, ******, ** *****
Phone: 703-***-****
E-mail: **************@*******.***
Education
Bachelors in Civil Engineering from Kabul University (December 2007)
Experience
Linguist/Cultural Advisor
MEP (Camp Leatherneck) Leatherneck Afghanistan Apo, AE
09372
(August 2011 - August 2013, full time)
I worked with U.S Marine Corps and scanned, researched and analyzed foreign
language documents and Afghan Ministry of Defense Decrees. Helped U.S.
Marines to advise Regional Logistics and Support Command (RLSC-SW.
Language and Culture Instructor
Foreign Service Institute, Department of State
February 2009 - Present (Full Time)
My assignments include but are not limited to teaching Basic, FAST, as well
as Short Courses. In addition, I conduct Distance Learning classes, full-
day classes, and one-on-one tutorials. I always integrate cutting edge
technologies (Smart Board Technology, YouTube, Multi-media) and other
useful language software to my teaching style.
At the FSI, I am also responsible for the SPAS/ SLS joint course entitled,
"Afghanistan Familiarization Course," offered to Department of State and
other federal employees being deployed to Afghanistan. My presentations in
this course have always received high ratings.
Cultural Advisor /Linguist
Aegis MEP (Camp Phoenix Kabul Afghanistan)
(March 2008 - April 2008, full time)
I worked with U.S. Army and scanned, researched and analyzed foreign
language documents. My services with the military have embraced complex
military, socio-linguistic, cultural and political contexts to enable the
U.S. Army to have a greater understanding of the ground situation in
Afghanistan for operational successes and social engagements. I have
organized local Jirgas (council of elders), meetings, and conferences.
Cultural Advisor /Linguist
L3 Titan communications (Camp Phoenix Kabul,
Afghanistan)
((Jun 2006 - March 2008, full time)
Provided language and cultural support and helped the U.S. military in
training the Afghan National Army, and interpreted written and spoken
communications into Pashto/Dari and English.
Language and Culture Advisor
World Wide Language INC
(Bagram Air Base)
(March 2004 - Jun 2006, full time)
Translation and interpretation of spoken and written language material
during meetings and Jirgas at national and local levels; explained Afghan
culture to the soldiers, and provided support for military operations and
combat missions.
Language and Other Skills
I have native proficiency in Pashto/Dari languages, and fluent in English,
and moderate in Urdu languages; skilled in teaching language and culture
state-side as well as online (distance learning classes); trained in making
language assessment and evaluations; trained and skilled in modern
technology (smart board technology, SCOLA, YOUTUBE, AUTOCAD, Outlook;
skilled and knowledgeable in multimedia and other Language Lab products.
Computer Skills
MS Office, Internet, Smartboard Technologies Inc. and other multi-media
presentations
References will be provided upon request.