Personal Information
Name: Ako S. Akheri
Address: **** **** **. *. ***.5
La Crosse, WI 54601
Cell Phone: 608-***-****
Email: ***.******@*****.***
Nationality: American-Kurdish
Personal Statement
Career Objective
I love to teach, and I’m an experienced and very passionate instructor. Reflecting on my educational experience, I appreciate the immeasurable impact that educators and instructors have on the lives of learners. I recognize the significance of skills and knowledge that people learn in their lives and therefore, as an instructor, I hope to be a role model wherever I am to cultivate open minds among my learners and provide them with knowledge and ability to perceive the world with keen minds to be able to make positive contributions to society.
To work in areas that will allow me to serve diligently, expose me to advance my career, skills, and experience, and allow me to equip others with lifelong skills. I seek challenging environments where my exceptional ability to design, develop, and implement curriculum scope and sequence can be utilized.
Educational Background
Professional
Background
Professional
Background
Professional
Background
Professional
Background
2020
2020
2006-2018
2006-
2013
January 1999-
August 2002
1990
1990-2003
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
Sociology Major – Bachelor of Science
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
Political Science Major - Bachelor of Science
United States Army
Active Duty and Reserve
United States Army
Instructor
Taught five different classes
-History
-Religion
-Cultural Awareness
-How to use an interpreter
-Languages
Preparation of teaching materials and syllabus
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Agent / Representative
-Providing safety and security for political refugees
-Arranging housing, food, and healthcare for refugees
-Organizing and making plan for their transportation
-Translation of documents
-Interpretation of documents
-Provision of language support services in order to ensure efficient processing of multilingual documentation
Saqqez, Kurdistan
Kurdish Freedom Fighter.
Political Activist
Articulation of a Vision of a Good Society
Representing the Society’s Moral Vanguard
Social Change Activism
Advocating for Institutional Reforms
Skills
Recognition/Awards
I have excellent verbal and written skills in different languages, including English, Kurdish, Farsi, Dari, and Turkish. I am proficient in cross-cultural skills, communication skills, analytical skills, and research skills. I am a good team player with creative initiative demonstrated by the ability to collaborate with learners, faculty, staff, and other key stakeholders. I have strong program planning and project management skills with problem-solving capability and proficiency in computer and technology. I am also adept at designing and developing curriculums.
I have an official transcript for all languages from the United States’ Defense Language Institute (DLI). During my six years of teaching, I received 27 Medals and Coins of excellence, including three Army Commendation Medals, two Good Conduct Medals, and 22 Coins of Excellence, amongst other recognition and Certificates of achievement/appreciation. Furthermore, I was recognized as an exemplary instructor in the year of 2007.
Referees
References available upon request.