administrative assistant

Bhawana R. Scaer, Ph.D.

**** ****** **** **. *******, VA 24018

Phone : 540-***-****. E-mail : **********@*****.***

Specializations

Translation & Interpretation (English-Hindi)

Teaching Hindi (Native Speaker)

Teaching English as a second language

English literature in India

Indian classical music : vocal and instrumental (Sitar)

Media communications and radio announcement

Objectives

Further advancement in comparative literature and Asian studies

Further advancement in recreational services

Teaching language (Hindi and English)

Use of Hindi/English language skills in public relations

Work History

September 2001 present : Hindi-English Translator/Interpreter As-needed basis for court-affiliated agencies, (TNB Language Service) Roanoke/Blacksburg/surrounding areas

August 2007 present : Supervisor A.S.K. (After School for Kids) Program, Roanoke County VA. Currently working at Back Creek Elementary, Roanoke, VA 24018.

Fall 2006 2012 : Cooking Instructor Roanoke County, VA Brambleton Center.

December 2000-April 2001 : Substitute Teacher City of Salem, Virginia schools.

February 2001-March 2001 : ESL Teacher Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke, Virginia. Responsibilities included preparing a group of Japanese students for the TOEFL test.

March 1996 April 1998: Lecturer Birla Vidyamandir (private residential boys’ school), Nainital, India. Duties included teaching English Language and Literature and English Literature by Indian authors to students from 8th to 12th grade. Also taught Indian Classical Music to students from 4th to 12th grade. Responsibilities included evaluation, creation of admission tests for the school, supervision of English Literary Society and designing the English syllabus and reading list for 12th grade. Directed and performed cultural activities (choreography, theatrical direction, vocal and instrumental performance).

April 1995 December 1995 : English Teacher Delhi Public School, New Delhi, India. Duties included teaching English language and literature to 6th and 7th grade students and evaluation of exam papers.

December 1989 June 1994 : Announcer All India Radio, Almora, India. Responsibilities included announcements and commentary for a variety of radio programs, including news, music, drama, children’s programs and women’s programs. Also hosted live concerts for the station.

May 1992 June 1992 : Lecturer in English (temporary), Kumaun University, Almora campus, Almora, India. Taught 17th and 18th century English Literature to undergraduate classes.

October 1992 March 1995 : Music Teacher, Adams Girls’ Inter College (private girls’ school), Almora, India. Taught vocal and instrumental (Sitar) Indian Classical Music to girls from 9th 12th grade.

Other Prior History

Taught Indian classical music at Sangeet Vidyalaya (private school), Almora, India.

Organized choral performances for church events and pastoral conferences.

Participated in drama workshops, plays, vocal performances and public speaking.

Taught at Children’s Academy (pre-school), Almora, India.

Education

Ph.D. in English Literature in India Kumaon University, Nainital, India, 1996

Dissertation : The Poetry of Kamala Das : A Critical Reappraisal.

MA in English Literature Kumaon University, Nainital, India, 1990.

BA Kumaon University, Nainital, India, 1988. Valedictorian. GPA : 4.0.

Publications

“The Lonely Woman: Post-Independence Indian Women Poets” in Dimension of Indian Womanhood, vol. 3, ed. C.M. Agarwal.

“Street Beggars” and “Waiting,” poems published in the first and second editions of Agni, ed. S.A. Hamid and H.B. Shukla.

Additional Qualifications

Interpretor for TNB Language Service

Sangeet Prabhakar Undergraduate Degree in Indian Classical Music (Vocal and Sitar)

Senior Diploma in Indian Semi-classical Vocal Music

Certified Radio Artist by All India Radio

Awards and Honors

First Prize, State of Uttar Pradesh, All India Sur Sangam Music Competition, 1994

Member of University Court, Kumaon University, Nainital, India, 1988-90

BA Valedictorian, Arts College, Kumaon University, Nainital, India, 1988

Multiple elected positions, Constituent College, Kumaon University, 1986-90

College President, Adams Girls Inter College, 1985-86

First Prize, Almora District High School Board Exam, 1984

Multiple High School sports awards

Credentials and References furnished upon request.

References for Bhawana R. Scaer

Ms. Paige Collings

Sales and Service Rep III

First Citizens Bank

4404 Brambleton Ave. Roanoke, VA 24018

Phone: 540-***-****. Email : ********@*************.***

Mr. Ralph Bosen

Director, TNB Language Service, 7180 Buckeye Rd.,Roanoke, VA 24018

Phone: 540-***-****. Email : *******@*****.***

Mrs. Marcia Dougherty

Manager, Youth Services, Roanoke County VA. 900 Chestnut St., Vinton VA 24179

Phone: 540-***-****. Email : **********@***************.***

Pastor D. Keith Beasley

Pastor, Good Shepherd Luther Church and Preschool, 1887 Electric Rd., Roanoke VA 24018

Phone: 540-***-****. Email: ******@*****.***

Dr. Jon Cawley

Associate Professor, Environment Science, Roanoke College, 211 Richfield Ave. Salem, VA 24153

Phone: (Office) 540-***-****(Cell ) 540-***-**** Email : *******@*******.***

Dr. Patricia Jordahl

Professor of French Language and Literature, Roanoke College. 4140 Snowbird Circle, Roanoke VA 24018.

Phone: 540-***-****

Ms. Myra Sellers

Retired supervisor, Senior Programs, Parks and Recreation, Roanoke County, 3738 Brambleton Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24018.

Phone: 540-***-****, ext. 223. Email: ***********@***************.***

Mrs. Daphne E. Damen

Nurse Practitioner, Physicians to Children, 21 Highland Ave., Suite 100

Roanoke, VA 24013

Phone :540-***-****. Email : *********@***.***

Mr. S.K. Gupta,

Principal (retired), Birla Vidyamandir, Nainital, Uttarakhand, India.

Chairman, Indian Public School Council

House No. 502, Street No. 8, Rajendra Nagar, Dehradun (Uttarakhand) 248001

India

Dr. S.A. Hamid,

Reader and Head, Department of English, Kumaon University, Almora Campus, Almora, (Uttarakhandh), 263601, India

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