Curriculum Vitae

of

Ismat Zarin

153(Flat: 505), Crescent Road, Greenroad

Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh

Ph: +8801712211772

E-mail: /

Executive summary
Dynamic, resourceful teaching & training professional with a genuine interest in people’s cognitive and social growth. Combines strong passion for teaching and academic research, enthusiastic about creating a fun and challenging learning environment for learners. A self-driven aspiring leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and fosters quality relationship with people.
Educational Background

Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics and ELT): 2009

Dept. of English, University of Dhaka.

Result: Second class 5thin order of Merit
Academic session: 2006-2007 (Exam held in 2008)

Short Certificate course in French Language 2009

Institute of Modern Languages(IML),University of Dhaka
Result: Obtained Highest Grade(Grade A)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours in English) 2007

Four Years’ Integrated Course in English

Department of English, University of Dhaka
Result: Second Class 17th
Academic session: 2001-2005 (Exam held in 2007)

Higher Secondary Certificate 2001

Holy Cross College(Dhaka)
Board: Dhaka
Concentration: Humanities
Result: First Division
Marks obtained: 75.4%.

Secondary School Certificate 2001

Bangladesh Navy School and College(Dhaka)
Board: Dhaka
Concentration: Humanities
Result: First Division
Marks obtained: 78.6%.
Professional experience
At present she is working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of English of Eastern University since November, 2014. She has also been the Coordinator of Eastern University Drama & Theatre Forum (EUDTF) and a member of Eastern University Cultural Club. She has the Editor of the Eastern University Newsletter since 2014.
Had been working as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at Eastern University since April 25, 2012 -November 1, 2014.
Had worked as a Lecturer in the Department of English at Eastern University from February 2010 – March 2012.
Previously, she worked in BRAC (BRAC Head Office, BRAC Centre, 65, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh) as a Communication Officer from August, 2008 to February, 2010.Her job Responsibilities were as follows:
  • Writing proposal for projects as and when required.
  • Donor liaising
  • Develop and prepare effective strategic planning for the project using creative capability
  • Preparing Six – monthly and yearly progress reports of the project
  • Preparing Annual Work plans of the project
  • Preparing presentations (Power point / paper etc) presentations and present in front of the donors.
  • Log Frame Analysis / report analysis/ other findings from Research materials and other program related issues.
  • Collecting program related documents/ versions of docs from different departments of BRAC
  • Translating and formatting case studies and findings from the program.
  • Government Liaison and handing NGO Bureau related documents
  • Representing BRAC in other institutions and workshops and seminars etc. and
  • Assist in preparing internal Audit reports.

Experience in Consultancy

Currently, she is also involved with Progress, an Education Consultancy Farm in Dhaka, Bangladesh as a Training Consultant. Her responsibilities include:

  • Planning training projects
  • Designing curricula and materials
  • Needs assessment & FGD(Focus Group Discussion) for initiating projects
  • Post and while training assessment
  • Training delivery
  • Rapporteuring and
  • Writing & editing Conference Proceedings.

Professional Certificates:
  1. Received E-teacher Scholarship (Webinar Series 14), Office of English Language Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State, 2015.
  1. Participated in the day long Workshop entitled, “Bridging the Gap: Facilitating Student- Centered Learning” on November 1, 2014, jointly organized by ULAB and The American Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  1. Received E-teacher Scholarship (Webinar Series 13), Office of English Language Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State, 2014.
  1. Participated in The Macmillan Online Conference held from November 10-14, 2014.
  1. Attended ELT Workshop on ‘Interactive Reading Activities’ organised by the Office of English Language Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State, 2014.
  1. Took part in an ELT Workshop titled ‘Activities from Activate: Games for teaching American English’ organised by the Office of English Language Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State, 2014.
  1. Participated in a week long workshop entitled “Research Methods and E-views” organized by Presidency University from 26th to 28th December 2011.
  1. Participated in a semester long workshop entitled ‘Workshop on Faculty Development’ held under the auspices of the Department of English, Eastern University May 5- July 7, 2010.

TALK ON SEMINARS:
She gave a talk on her research work entitled, “Promoting Interactive Reading to Advance Learners’ Competences in Teaching Literature” in the seminar series of East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh on June 17, 2014.
Conference papers
  1. Has presented a research work titled, “Redefining the teaching of EFL Writing: A New Pathway for Bangladeshi Context,” in the International Conference titled, “ Diasporas and Diversities: Teaching English in a Changing world” organized by Independent University of Bangladesh(IUB) from November 5-7, 2015
  1. Presented a research paper entitled, “EFL writing: Using peer review activities in cohesion & cohesion" in the 7th BELTA International Conference held in NAEM, Dhaka, Bangladesh from January 2 – 4, 2015.
  1. She presented a research work entitled, “Applying critical thinking in teaching Reading to University Students of Bangladesh” in a national conference entitled, “Third National Conference on Research Methodology” organized by BPDM (Bangladesh Peace & Development Mission” held in Institute of Education and Research(IER) , University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh from June 6-7, 2014.
  1. Presented a research paper entitled “ELT in Bangladesh: Problems and Outcomes” in the 18th NELTA International Conference held at Kathmandu from 16th to 18th February 2013.
  1. Presented a research work in the 6th BELTA International Conference entitled “Listening Skill and Motivation in Bangladeshi Learners” held at Dhaka, Bangladesh from 18th to 20th January 2013.
  1. Presented a research paper entitled: “Code Switching and Code Mixing in Bangladesh” in the Postgraduate Conference with the theme "Language, Literature and Cultural Studies: Translocating/Transgressing Boundaries" at Jahangirnagar University held on 25-26 May, 2012 at Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  1. Presented a research paper in the 2nd International Conference of Jahangirnagar University (May 13-14, 2011) entitled “The Inherent Relationship between Language and Culture” held at Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Upcoming Conference Paper:
Is going to present an academic paper titled, “Employability issues and the changing role of English in higher education: A small-scale study on aspiring engineers in Bangladesh" in the upcoming International Conference titled, "English studies and the Marketplace” organized by East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh in February 2015.
Publications
Zarin, I. (2015) The Inherent Relationship between Language and Culture: Towards Designing a Content- Specific Framework in ELT for Foreign Language Learners. Spectrum, Journal of the Department of English, University of Dhaka, 10&11,95-102, ISSN:1562-7195, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Zarin, I (2015).Review of the book Fostering autonomy in language learning by Gardner, D. (Ed.) (2011), Independence,63, LASIG, IATEFL(International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language), Manchester, UK.
Zarin, I. (2014) The Effect of Accent(s) and Pronunciation(s) of English on Bangladeshi English language learners’ listening skill acquisition process. East West Journal of Humanities, 3, 29-37, Bangladesh.
Zarin, I. (2014)ELT in Bangladesh: Problems and Outcomes, 18th NELTA Conference Proceedings, Nepal.
Karmaker P.R. & Zarin, I. (2013).A Comparative Study on the Spoken Varieties of Bengali Language: Cultural and Linguistic Perspective. International Journal of Current Research in Sciences and Languages, 1 (3), 1-5, India.
Zarin, I. (2015).Switching between and mixing Bangla, English and Hindi: The Role of Media and Technology. Harvest, Jahangirnagar University.(In press)
Newspaper Articles
Contributed and written diversified articles, feature stories, short stories in various national and international newspapers, student magazines and helped edit articles and literary texts.
Links to some of my write ups:

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Computer Skill:
Windows XP,Windows Vista, MS Word,
MS Office 2007, 2004, 97 (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint),
Adobe Photoshop 7 ,
Internet & e-mail correspondence.
Language proficiency
Can Speak :
  1. Bengali
  2. English
  3. French and
  4. Hindi

Excellent Communication: Bengali & English
Extracurricular Activities
  • Writing short stories
  • Writing newspaper articles
  • Reciting English/Bangla Poetry
  • Performing in English Drama
  • Participating in debate competitions.

Cultural Activities
Performed in Dramas organized by English Department Drama Society (EDDS), University of Dhaka
Performed in dramas and dance competitions in all the Cultural functions during 1999 and
2000 in Holy Cross College, Dhaka.
Memberships
General member of Bangladesh English Language Teachers’ Association (BELTA)
General member of the English Department Alumnae Society, Dhaka University
Member of Holy Cross Alumnae Association, Holy Cross College, Dhaka.
Former Member of English Department Drama Society (EDDS), University of Dhaka.
Former Member of English Department Language Club (EDLC), University of Dhaka.
Former Member of United Nations Youth and Students Association of Bangladesh (UNYSAB).
Voluntary Activities
Worked as a member of the organising committee of the Third National Research
Conference organized by BPDM (Bangladesh Peace & Development Mission) held in June
6 & 7 at IER, University of Dhaka.
Worked as a freelance Translator for Euroconsult / BMB Mott MacDonald, Dhaka.
Participated in the group research “Participation of slum children in universal primary education activities” supervised by Dr. Syeda Firoza Begum, Professor, Institute of Social welfare and Research, University of Dhaka.
Worked as a Social Worker in BAAIGM supervised by Dr. A.S.M. Atiqur Rahman, Professor, Institute of Social welfare and Research, University of Dhaka
Worked as a Volunteer Reporter in the conference organized by Pragati Project under USD on the issue “Engaging Citizens in Promoting Governance, Accountability, Transparency and Integrity to Reduce Corruption” in Khulna on August 18, 2008.
Worked as a Reporter in the workshop conducted by VSO Bangladesh on “Sensitization and Planning Workshop with the Partner Organization of National Volunteering” in Dhaka on June 25, 2008.
Worked as a social worker in UCEP Segunbagicha School under the supervision of Professor Dr.Abdul Hakim Sarkar, Institute of Social welfare and Research, University of Dhaka, 2007.
Worked as a volunteer Teacher in UCEP Segunbagicha School, 2007.
Former Member and Volunteer of United Nations Youth and Students Association of Bangladesh (UNYSAB).
Worked as a volunteer in BELTA (Bangladesh English Language Teachers’ Association) Conference 2005; 2006 and 2007.
Organized and participated in various student and teacher seminars conducted by .Organizer
of Golden Jubilee, Holy Cross College, Dhaka, 2000.
Administered Fresher’ reception function; Holy Cross College, Dhaka, 2001.
Organized & participated in Alumni Program, English Department, DU, 2002, 2003, 2004,
2005 and 2006.
Personal Information:
Father’s name: Md.JahangirAlam
Mother’s name: Mrs. Nasreen Alam
Date of birth: August 7,1984
Marital status: Married.
Nationality: Bangladeshi.
Permanent Address: House #3(2nd Floor), Road #3, Bashati Property (Housing) Ltd.,
Barabagh, Mirpur 2, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Present Address:153 (Flat:505),Crescent Road, Greenroad, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh.

rEFERENCES:

Professor Kashinath Roy

Dean, Faculty of Arts

Eastern University

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Former Professor

University of Dhaka

Ph: 880155730378

Email:

Dr. Tazin Aziz Chowdhury

Professor

Department of English

University of Dhaka

Ph: 6052/88028911293.

Email:

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