Assistant Relations
Resume:
Muhammad Imran
**** * ****** ***, ****** CO ***** 303-***-**** ************@*****.***
Countries of Citizenship: United States Pakistan
Objective:
To secure a challenging and growth-oriented position.
Qualification summary:
Well qualified professional with more than 16 years experience of teaching Pashto language, practical journalism and International Relations.
Professional Experience:
Multilingual Solutions MLS, Inc
As foreign language Instructor Pashto language (June 08, 2019- Present))
Taught Pashto advanced course to United States military.
Produced teaching material, lesson plans, assignments and examinations
Monitored broadcast stations and captured authentic material according to students level.
ISO immersion, taught Afghanistan/Pakistan culture
Role played
Designed cultural activities and speaking activities
CACI International INC
As foreign language Instructor Pashto language (April 01, 2019- Present On Call)
Taught Pashto basic course to the US Military.
Taught Pashto intermediate course (8 weeks and 16 weeks)
Produced teaching material, lesson plans, assignments and examinations
ISO immersion, taught Afghanistan/Pakistan culture
Role played
Designed cultural activities for upcoming courses
Defense language Institute DLIFLC
Presidio of Monterey, California United States
As an Assistant Professor foreign language Pashto (March 2013- March 2018)
40 Hours /week
$84,000/year
Delivered lectures on daily basis to the military at the Defense Language Institute DLIFLC
Taught Pashto basic course (63 weeks), core lessons, one-on-one and special assistance.
Taught Pashto intermediate course (16 weeks) at resident program of Continuing Education.
Produced teaching material, lesson plans, assignments and examinations
Designed cultural activities for upcoming courses
Conducted diagnostic assessments and designed differential learning plans based on individual student needs
ISO immersion, taught Afghanistan/Pakistan culture
Role played
Designed daily quizzes, monthly exams, conducted exams, grading and provided feedback.
Proofread basic course books, designed daily quizzes and homework.
Incorporated new technology in the classroom environment and created online collaborative study hall sessions.
Khyber News Television
Islamabad, Pakistan
As News Anchor/Sub-editor (March 2006- April 2011)
Researched news stories, writing and editing before broadcasting
Anchored hourly news bulletins and hosting news related shows in prime hours.
Supervised of newsroom’s various shifts
Reported events live from the field
Interviewed local and national politicians including Prime Minister
Khyber News Television
Islamabad, Pakistan
As teacher (Jan 2010- April 2011)
Taught Pashto to newsroom’s sub-editors
Taught Pashto to field reporters
Professional Academy
Islamabad, Pakistan
As visiting instructor (Jan 2008- Jan 2010)
Taught basic Pashto to college level students preparing for the competitive examinations such as CSS (Central Superior Services) and PCS (Provincial Civil Services)
Translation and interpretation Pashto (Part time )
Islamabad, Pakistan
Worked with Dutch embassy as a cultural adviser
Worked on many Pashto culture related projects in collaboration with various human aid NGO’s
Provided interpretation services to United Nations aid agencies in many natural disasters occurred in Pakistan i.e. earthquakes and floods
Radio FM 107 & Radio Internews
Peshawar, Pakistan
As radio broadcaster/presenter (March 2004- Feb 2006)
Produced and aired news on daily basis
Hosted weekly educational and health related programs
Reported live events from field
Education:
Masters in International Relations 2010
University of Malakand KPK, Pakistan,
(Evaluated as Bachelor’s degree in International Relations)
Masters in Journalism & Mass Communication 2006
University of Peshawar KPK, Pakistan
(Evaluated as Bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Mass Communication)
Bachelors in Political Science and English 2004
University of Malakand KPK, Pakistan
Multi-media diploma in Broadcast Journalism 2010
Radio Netherlands Training Center RNTC Hilversum, The Netherlands
Professional training/certification:
Instructor Certification Course ICC 2014
160 hours instructor certification course DLIFLC, Monterey CA
Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) 2006
OPI familiarization training DLIFLC, Monterey CA
Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) 2006
ILR familiarization training DLIFLC, Monterey CA
Diagnostic Assessment (DA) 2015
120 hours Diagnostic assessment certification DLIFLC, Monterey CA
U.S-Pakistan Journalism Exchange program fellowship 2011
US State Department scholarship Washington DC, US
WCPO-TV Channel 9 2011
Broadcast media internship Cincinnati, OHIO, US
Radio Netherlands fellowship 2010
Multi-media broadcast journalism diploma Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Computer skills:
Knowledge of technology
Webex and zoom
Smart board technology
Experienced video editor well versed with Adobe Premiere
Can use adobe audition
Can use audacity
Can use Photoshop
Microsoft word, Power point, internet
Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Power Point
Languages:
Pashto- Afghani (Native)
Pashto-Pakistani (Native)
Urdu (Native)
Hindi (Fluent)
English (Fluent)
Spanish (Familiar)
Arabic (Familiar)
Punjabi (Familiar)
My strength:
Well educated and professional with more than 16 years experience in teaching foreign language Pashto and broadcast journalism.
Defense Language Institute DLIFLC experience in teaching foreign language Pashto for 5 years.
News Anchor in Pashto International television stations.
Broadcaster experience in international Radio stations.
Hold two masters degrees (Journalism & Mass Communication and International Relations)
Hold a Bachelor’s degree (Political science)
Multimedia diploma ( Broadcast Journalism) Netherlands.
Technology/computer proficiency. Microsoft word, Power point, internet.
Experience in softwares including Audacity, Adobe Audition, Adobe Premier, Photoshop etc.
Ability to quickly learn new programs/softwares.
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work in fast-paced environment
Fluent in international languages; English, Urdu, Hindi, Pashto-Pakistani, Pashto-Afghani.
Strong communication skills, Pashto, Urdu and English
Native language proficient in all modalities.
Can work flexible hours, travel and willing to relocate
Work samples:
Some of my work samples as an authentic material (anchoring, editing, voice over, production etc) can be found by clicking the following links.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDRdOB2ZGPY&index=9&list=PLA8A1619E99685688
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XymnDzVWl64&index=3&list=PLA8A1619E99685688
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJFx81IdYN8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7LvegZvVkU&list=PLA8A1619E99685688&index=14
References:
Dr. Surinder Rana
Chairperson Distance Learning continuing education DLIFLC
Department of Defense, Seaside CA
Phone no: 831-***-****
Email: ********.****@******.***
Fida Muhammad
Asst. Professor, Team leader
Department of Defense, Seaside CA
Phone no: 236-***-****
Email: **.*******@*****.***
Qaisar Shah
Asst. Professor
Defense Language Institute DLIFLC, Monterey CA
Phone no: 831-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
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