Name & Language:

Amanullah Zurmati– Pashto

DLI Defence Language Institute

Labor Category Language Instructor

Availability Immediate

Clearance NAC approved 2/2/09

Contact 831-***-**** E-mail: bsggl2@r.postjobfree.com

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree

1. Isteqlal High School. 1990-2001

2. Burbank High school 2001-2003

3. Monterey Peninsula College. Business Accounting/Administration major with a concentration in computer science, 2003- 2006.

4. Brandman University 2008 present.

Certificate, Defense Language Institute. Instructor Certification. 2007

SOW Minimum Qualifications

Native-level speaker with an ILR proficiency level of 4 in reading, listening and speaking in the standard form of the language to be taught. Native level speaker well educated in all facets of formal, written Pashto and Dari Languages. Possesses self-assessed ILR level 4/4/4 in reading, listening and speaking. Knowledgeable in the nuances and subtleties of target language dialects. Possesses the ability to analyze and tailor social, political, economic or cultural aspects of the language to a variety of audiences in a variety of formats. Possesses self assessed 4/4/3 level in Urdu reading, listening and speaking.

Five (5) years experience in adult language education and methodology. Over three (3) years combined experience in adult language education and methodology, teaching Pashto to government staff, at the Defense Language Institute at Monterey and in giving private lessons to an American family in Peshawar.

Three (3) years experience developing and teaching using blended learning. Nearly two (2) years experience in employing blended learning teaching methodologies. Has used a variety of modalities to deliver training via platform, synchronous and asynchronous e-Learning and web-based instruction to augment students’ learning experiences. Has used Power Point with the Smart Board for instructional purposes. Has uploaded teaching materials to online repositories for student access from remote locations using One Note in Black Board. Has made I pod recordings for off campus access. In three year studies at the Monterey Peninsula College completed course in web site and web page design and in maintaining and upgrading computers.

Three (3) years experience teaching language courses from basic through advanced level, with a focus on translation, grammar, listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing. Nearly three (3) years combined experience developing and teaching language courses from basic through advanced level, with a focus on translation, grammar, listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing. Over three (3) years when inclusive of experience in assessment of language acquisition inclusive of translation, grammar, listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing at the Defense Language Institute at Monterey and as a tutor in Peshawar. Has received the highest score in the Pashto team in student course evaluation (ISQ and ESQ) within the first three months of teaching. (Students comments include “uses a variety of activities to make learning interesting”, “routinely well prepared for classes”, “ensures that the Pashto language is dominant in the classroom” and “encourages student participation”. Stays after hours to assist students, through preparation of additions lessons after two months brought a student in danger of leaving the language program from 0 level speaker to a 2 level another speaker, with overall difficulties was able to obtain the 2, 2, and 1+ needed to continue training.

Two (2) years experience in identifying and using authentic materials to support objectives. Over (2) years combined experience in identifying and procuring authentic materials for use in language instruction. In all courses, integrates authentic materials into courses through the use of newspapers, literature pieces, and video and radio news broadcasts from the source language regions. Materials focus on national, cultural, and societal issues at all levels of proficiency.

Two (2) years experience in assessing student performance. Over three (3) years combined experience in assessing student performance at the Defense Language Institute and in tutoring. Has developed speaking tests to assess fluency, grammar, pronunciation and word structure. Prepares abstract questions for listening and speaking. Assigns level appropriate materials and designed tools to assess comprehension.

For foreign language instructors (not ESL), minimum ILR level 2 in reading, writing, speaking and listening in English English language skills are self-assessed at the ILR level 4 levels in all areas.

Two (2) years experience with ISD. Nearly (2) years of experience using ISD principles in course design both at the individual and team levels at DLI.

SIGINT experience is preferred. Has SIGINT experience through teaching at the Defense Language Institute.

Chronological Resume (up to 20 years)

Defense Language Institute, Monterey, CA 6/2007 – present

Team Leader

Recently I have been selected as a team leader for my teaching team. I am still a senior teacher performing the duties mentioned below with addition to being a team leader. Managing classes, schedules, curriculum, grading, students counselling’s and many more additional responsibilities.

Pashto Senior Instructor

Teach Pashto as a full time instructor to all levels, beginner, intermediate and advanced. Prepare courses and curriculum in based on student needs. Develops blended learning programs and interactive learning. Use Smart Board and other technologies to deliver instruction. Develops curriculum and assessment standards using computer principles and methodologies for translation, grammar, listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing. Integrates authentic materials such as newspaper and magazine articles, and video and radio broadcasts into all aspects of teaching.

Translator for Petra Group 04/2009 - 2011

I was a translator for this company, translating confidential material from three different languages to English. Most of the materials were audios and videos. Foreign languages were Dari, Pashto and Urdo or Hindi.

Monterey Peninsula College Bookstore 08/2003 – 09/2003

Cashier

Use cash register and credit card authorization equipment to record sales and give customers change and receipts. Organized books and other merchandise. Ordered books and other merchandize and provided customer service and assistance.

GGI, Los Angeles 02/2001 – 08/2001

Clerk Receptionist

Sent 50 t o100 letters to brokers daily. Entered data, routed mail and answered 20 to 30 phone calls a day.

Penny Saver Internet Cafe, Peshawar, Pakistan 03/1997 – 03/1998

Instructor

Assisted in the use of the internet and taught the use of the internet in Pashto and English to clientele of this internet cafe. Installed equipment and software. Performed maintenance on the equipment.

Self-Employed 06/1998 – 10/1999

Pashto Tutor

Provided private Pashto language lessons for an American family of four. Worked with each member to identify specific needs for grammar, translation, speaking writing and listening and prepared lessons for each individual based on their level and need. Supplied materials inclusive of authentic materials for each related to their specific need.

Additional Training/Technical Knowledge:

• Courses in CSIS, codes for web site design.

• Can use Front Page, Power Point, Dream Weaver, Microsoft Office including Excel, Photo Lab.

• Knowledge of many country-specific meddle eastern dialects (i.e. Afghani, Indian, Pakistani, Iran, Arab countries)

• Fluent in Pashto, Dari, Farsi and Urdu. Conversational ability in Punjabi.

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