SADOOZAI P. IHSAN

**** ******* *****

EVANS, GA *0809.

CELL: 706-***-****

ac4bsy@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Obtain a full-time position in support to academia where I can use my expertise, knowledge and skills to teach Pashtu and/or Dari language and apply my experience in Afghanistan and Central-Asian culture and political realm.

SYNOPSIS

Proven record of accomplishment of working effectively in a fast-paced environment, meeting the varied and often difficult demands of customers, demonstrating a willingness to work long hours under challenging and even dangerous circumstances, being flexible enough to meet the challenge of a constantly changing workplace and quickly assessing and addressing dynamic problems while maintaining operational readiness. Reliable and well-organized, work well as part of a team, able to meet the demands of a high-stress work environment, has strong people skills and exercises good judgment in solving problems. Demonstrated ability to work well with management, line employees, clients and partners and is fully committed to the success of the employer.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pashtu and Dari Language Instructor Augusta, GA 02/2015 - 10/2017

CACI International Inc

Worked for CACI, full time 40 hours per week, as a Pashtu and Dari Language Instructor at Westgate Learning Center (WLC) in Augusta, GA to help executing the Pashtu and Dari teaching program and to assist the target language instructional programs in Pashtu and Dari, where which I was responsible for teaching all aspects of resident and non-resident courses using appropriate real-world proficiency activities and final learning objectives related tasks. (Headquartered in Arlington, VA, CACI is an American multinational professional services and information technology company. CACI provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. As a Pashtu and Dari language Instructor, the scope of my responsibilities is as follows:

Teaching listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills, as well as geopolitical, economic and social issues, in an immersion based environment.

Analyzing program effectiveness and student performance.

Adapting, modifying, tailoring existing materials, and preparing new materials.

Integrating technology in the classroom and in homework assignments.

Employing resources such as Smart Boards, the Internet, iPads, and MacBook Pro

Using available software (e.g. Adobe Audition,, Universal Word, Gold Wave, and Black board) and Microsoft Suite to develop learning materials.

Staying abreast of current foreign language teaching, testing, and curriculum development methods, procedures and theories.

Supporting other initiatives and activities at the Westgate Learning Center.

Pashtu and Dari Language Instructor Ft. Gordon, GA 06/2003 - 02/2015

L3 Technologies

Worked for L-3 Communication, full time 40 hours per week, as a Pashtu and Dari Language Instructor at Georgia Center for Languages (GCL) at Ft. Gordon, GA to teach soldiers of the US Armed Forces, where I was responsible for the classroom delivery of programs that provide students with the Pashtu and Dari communications skills they need to effectively carry out their missions and duties; utilizing the latest instructional methodologies to meet the specialized program needs, and strongly focusing on communicative competence, with an emphasis on task-based learning. (Headquartered in New York, L3 Technologies, formerly L-3 Communications Holdings, is an American company that supplies command and control, communications, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems and products, training devices and services, and navigation products. Its customers include Defense, Homeland, and U.S. intelligence agencies. As a Pashtu and Dari language Instructor, the scope of my responsibilities is as follows:

Providing classroom instruction for basic, intermediate and advanced Pashtu and Dari courses, including one-on-one courses.

Conceptualizing and utilizing instructional methodologies in the classroom and applying sound curriculum development, according to recommendations of the Defense Language Institute (DLI), National Crypto logic School (NCS) and American Council of Education (ACE) standards.

Developing Pashtu and Dari course materials, lesson plans and assessments.

Diagnosing students level and performance for proper class placement.

Maintaining and updating existing Pashtu and Dari course materials.

For two years, I worked as Chair of the AFPAK Department at the GCL, where I:

omanaged and assisted instructors and staff, interviewed language applicants for L3, and made presentations at national conferences related to Pashtu and Dari.

oscheduled teachers for classes, made other work assignments, and conducted team meetings.

oMonitored and improved instructional quality.

Pashtu Language Instructor Washington, DC 01/2002 - 06/2003

International Communications Associates, Inc.

Pashtu Language Instructor Washington, DC 01/2002 - 04/2002

Inlingua Language Service Center 09/2002 - 03/2003

Pashtu Language Instructor Ft. Gordon, GA 04/2002 - 09/2002

Inlingua Language Service Center

Worked for the above-mentioned companies, full time 40 hours per week, as a Pashtu Language Instructor where I was responsible for:

Providing classroom instruction for basic and intermediate Pashtu courses.

Researching, preparing, organizing, designing, and developing Pashtu materials.

Writing Pashtu materials for reading, listening, translation, and tests.

Using software and computer equipment to format and design written materials.

Enriching and supplementing curriculum with emphasis on military terminology.

Writing daily lesson plans.

Following the syllabus.

Providing tutoring.

Pashtu Language Instructor Fairfax, VA 11/2002 - 06/2003

George Mason University

As a part time Pashtu Language Instructor at the Instructional Site, I provided English reading and writing instruction to native Afghani speakers at the basic level.

Engineering Instructor Peshawar, Pakistan 03/1997 - 12/1998

Afghan Islamic University

As a part timer, I provided classroom instruction in civil engineering at university level.

Engineering Instructor Peshawar, Pakistan 12/1991 - 01/1995

Sayed Jamal-u-ddin Afghani University 03/1997 - 12/1998

As a part timer, I provided classroom instruction in civil engineering at university level.

Engineering Instructor Kabul, Pakistan 07/1987 - 12/1991

Kabul Polytechnic Institute

As a part timer, I provided classroom instruction to students studying for a Diploma in Civil Engineering.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Kabul Polytechnic Institute Kabul, Afghanistan 03/1981

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Kabul Polytechnic Institute Kabul, Afghanistan

I have taken five courses, attained 16 upper level, and eight intermediate level college courses.

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Attended multitude of NCS/ NSA training included: training method for crypto logic instructors EDU-101. EDU 1111, EDU 2501.

Attended AF-PAK language Education and resource Network learn conference 2011.

Attended Afghan Women’s Leadership Training : Vital Voice Global Partnership.

Attended two-day NSA/ CSS Professional Development Training.

PERSONAL PROFILE

Language skills: Fluent in Pashtu, Dari, and English.

Computer skills: Proficient in computer applications, internet research, and programs such as Smart Boards, the Internet, iPads, MacBook Pro, in addition to Outlook and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Have excellent command of grammar, constructions, and syntax of Pashtu and Dari.

Stay abreast of idioms, colloquialisms, slang, and have a sophisticated understanding of the cultural, social, and political environment in which the language is used.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Results oriented person and believe in the pursuit of excellence.

Mission focused individual who puts mission first.

Enjoy working with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Exceptional ability to work under pressure in highly challenging situations.

Considered a highly effective communicator and interpreter at all levels.

Work well as a member of a team and equally comfortable working alone.

Confident in approaching tasks, solving problems, and a determined nature to see projects through to completion on schedule.

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