SAJID MEHMOOD
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Cell: 202-***-****
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OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a growth oriented opportunity in an organization, which provides competitive and dynamic atmosphere to enhance my professional skills.
SUMMARY
Born, raised and educated in Pakistan.
B.A., (Law, Political Science) and Post Graduate Degree in Political Science from the University of Peshawar, Peshawar Pakistan.
B.Ed Bachelor of Education From Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad Pakistan and Legum Baccualaureus (L.L.B Degree) from University of Peshawar., Pakistan.
Over Four years experience in teaching.
Excellent language skills and native proficiency at Level 5/5 in Urdu, Pakistani Pashto, Waziri/Afghani Pashto, and Punjabi.
Good understanding of Pakistani society and culture.
Native language:Urdu And Pashto.
Availability: Immediate
EXPERIENCE:
1. Lecturer in Khyber Grammar College teaching Political Science from December 2003 to March 2005.
2. Administrator and Lecturer (Teaching Pashto and political science) in Jinnah Islamia College Peshawar Pakistan from April 2005 to March 2007.
3. Practicing Lawyer in District courts Peshawar May 2007 to 11.10.2009
4. Currently working as a (Pashto) language Instructor in Foreign Services Institute, Department of State, USA from 02/02/2010 till date.
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LANGUAGE SKILLS
UDRU, PASHTO, HINDKO, PUNJABI and ENGLISH
CERTIFICATES:
• Smart Board Training: Foreign Services Institute, USA.
• Initiative Teaching Skills: Foreign Services Institute, USA.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Foreign Services Institute (FSI) – contractor February 2010- Present
Arlington, Virginia USA. Hours per week: 40
Pashto Language Instructor:
• Provide basic, intermediate and advance Pashto language instruction to students.
• Research and develop curriculum material from variety of sources including TV, radio, newspaper, and personal experiences.
• Initiate using Smart Board to prepare reading material and grammar activities for all student levels.
• Organize and prepare lab material from SCOLA and rapid rote cards for students use.
• Prepare and write evaluation material for the class.
• Deliver Smart Board workshops to FSI colleagues.
Organize cultural awareness events and fields trips for students.
Inlingua Translation Services: April 2010-Present
Hours per week: 15-20
Translation Services Provided
• Translation Services Provided.
• Translate Pashto material to English and English to Pashto.
• Translation of Newspapers, Interviews, and different articals.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Highly proficient in Web Publishing Programs, Audio & Speech Analysis.
References
Can be provided when required