RESUME
NATALYA BOGAPOVA
*** ***** ******, ***.* / Lincoln, NE 68508 / *********@*****.*** / 402-
Objective: to obtain an internship utilizing skills in teaching and
learning while gaining additional knowledge and experience of developing
curriculum and educational foundations
Education:
University of Nebraska - Lincoln,
Master of Arts (anticipated May 2014)
Major: Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education
Kokshetau, Kazakhstan Teachers' Training Institute
Bachelor of the Englisn Language (07/1995)
Major: Teaching English
Related Coursework:
Astana, Kazakhstan
British Council Summer School "Connecting Classrooms", certificate (2010)
Astana, Kazakhstan
British Council Summer School "English for Teaching: Teaching for
English", certificate (2010)
Stepnogorks, Kazakhstan
Special training course "English for Teaching: Teaching for English",
certificate (2010)
The International Research and Exchange Board (IREX) Teaching Excellence
and Achievement Eurasia and south Asia Program - UNL, 2007
Almaty, Kazakhstan The Central Institute for Teachers Professional
Development
"Theory and Practice of Language Teaching Methods", certificate (December,
1999)
Languages: Russian (native), English (fluent), Kazakh (basic), Tartar
(basic), German (basic)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2002-2012 Humanitarian-Technical Lyceum- School (HTL-Sh) - Kokshetau,
Kazakhstan
an English teacher
Kokshetau Association of English Teachers (NGO) - Kokshetau, Kazakhstan
2002-2005 secretary; 2006-2012 vice-president
August-September 2010 Peace Corps, Technical Cultural Facilitator (TCF) at
Pre-Service Training (PST)
1995-2002 Secondary School #1 - Kokshetau, Kazakhstan
an English teacher
LIFE MOTTO
"Life is a fight; you have to be preparing for it since early childhood"
PROFESSIONAL MOTTOS
"To teach means to lead to the tops"
"She who dares to teach must never cease to learn"
MY GOLDEN RULES
Teach because you are a teacher
Don't judge because you are not a judge
Love your colleagues
Love other subjects as well as the one you teach
Don't expect gratitude
Don't preach because you are not to say what will happen or what won't
Professional Development, Activities:
2010 Kokshetau, Kazakhstan
TEA Alumni Small Grant recipient ($2,672), implementation of the project
"Making the Right Effective Moves in Teaching and Learning Development"
2009 Intellectual School of the First President, Astana, Kazakhstan
Workshop "Classroom Management", presentation "Teacher's Position/Behavior
Code"
2008 Peace Corps, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Workshop "Project Design and Management", successful presentation to the
group
2008 Hailey bury Almaty School, Kazakhstan
Alumni workshop "Implementing Best Practices in Teaching English",
. presentation "Changing Homework Habits: Rethinking Attitudes"
2007. Akmola oblast Teachers' Journal
Article "Participation in International Exchange Programs as an effective
Means of Improving the Process of Teaching"
2007. Taraz, Kazakhstan
NATEK (National Association of Teachers of English of Kazakhstan)
conference "Teaching English Language and Managing Teachers' Associations:
Sharing Ideas, Sharing Experiences";
certificate of participation,
certificate of appreciation
2006 Kokshetau, Kazakhstan
NATEK Conference "English Language Teaching: Current Trends and Future
Directions"
. certificate of a participant
. certificate of a presenter : wrote an article "Debates as an Effective
Means of Reinforcing Learning", conducted a workshop "Inferential
Thinking"
2005 Almaty, Kazakhstan NATEK Conference "Ten Creative Years in
Education", certificate of a participant
2004-2005 US - Kazakhstan Awards for Excellence in Teaching administered by
ACCELS, first-round winner
2003-2004 US - Kazakhstan Awards for Excellence in Teaching
administered by ACCELS, second-round winner; a grant for the school
($2000): two computers and supplies for them, a grant for teachers ($200):
books and teaching materials
Some Honors and Awards:
2012 A letter of thanks from Kokshetau State University named after
Ch.Valikhanov for assistance and cooperation on the Day of the 20th
anniversary of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
2012. US Peace Corps letter of appreciation and gratitude for invaluable
contribution into the development of the Education project in
Kazakhstan;
2011. A letter of thanks from the City Department of education in
appreciation and gratitude for teaching talent, professionalism and
dedication;
2011 Peace Corps, certificate of appreciation in recognition of the
outstanding support shown for US Peace Corps in Kazakhstan during the
conduct of the project design and management workshop;
2011 City Department of Education, an honorary diploma for the
qualitative and highly professional training of the students
participating in the 2010-2011City Olympiad in English;
2008. Oblast Department of Education, an honorary diploma for developing
language policy in the RK
2008 City Major (akim), an honorary diploma for excellent work in the
processes of education and upbringing children
2007. was awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of the City of Lincoln
2007. The United States Department of State Bureau of Education and
Cultural Affairs, certificate in recognition of the successful
completion of the 2007 Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program and
with appreciation for the contributions to global education and mutual
understanding
2004 Ministry of Education of Kazakhstan, honorary diploma for excellence
in teaching.