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Atanas Matei

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Assistant Lecturer at Ardhi University researching Tanzanian social media language and publishing work on Matengo linguistics.

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At Ardhi University, I assist with teaching Communication Skills and English Language to undergraduate students, preparing teaching materials and conducting tutorials and assessments. I also support students in academic and research activities.

My research and publications examine language use on Tanzanian social media, Matengo phonology and forms of address in Matengo society. I hold a Master of Arts in Linguistics from the University of Dar es Salaam, and my research interests include language documentation, sociolinguistics and discourse analysis.

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Full-Time Tutorial Assistant

Ardhi University

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Assisting in teaching Communication Skills and English Language to undergraduate students, preparing lectures and teaching materials, conducting tutorials, assessments, and examinations, supervising students in academic and research activities, and participating in research and other academic duties.

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Part-Time Tutor

Tanzania Public Service College

Jan 2024 - Dec 2026 (2 years 11 months)

Teaching Communication Skills and English Language at NTA Level 4, 5, and 6, preparing teaching materials, conducting tutorials, assessments, and examinations, and participating in examination invigilation and other academic activities.

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Teacher - English, Civics and General Studies

Secondary School Education Ruvuma

Jan 2014 - Dec 2022 (8 years 11 months)

Taught English, Civics, and General Studies, integrated gender and human rights issues into teaching, prepared teaching materials and NECTA-format assessment questions, and assessed students while providing academic support.

NC

Tutor-English language

Nazareth Teachers’ College

Jul 2013 - Jul 2013 (0 months)

Taught teacher trainees how to teach English Language, covering both content and methodology, supervised trainees during block teaching practice, and conducted class assessments and examinations in accordance with NECTA guidelines.

Education

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University of Dar es Salaam

Master of Arts, Linguistics

Grade: GPA 4.4/5.0 First Class

Master of Arts in Linguistics from the University of Dar es Salaam, graduated in May 2026 with a GPA of 4.4/5.0, First Class.

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Ghent University

Exchange Programme, Linguistics

Grade: Pass

Exchange programme at Ghent University, completed in July 2025 with a pass.

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Mzumbe University

Bachelor of Education, Languages and Education Management

Grade: GPA 4.2/5.0 Upper Second Class

Bachelor of Education in Languages and Education Management from Mzumbe University, graduated in December 2013 with a GPA of 4.2/5.0, Upper Second Class.

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Malangali High School

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education

Grade: Division 1/Points 6

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education from Malangali High School, graduated in February 2010 with Division 1, Points 6.

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Tingi Secondary School

Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education

Grade: Division III/Points 21

Certificate of Secondary Education from Tingi Secondary School, graduated in October 2007 with Division III, Points 21.

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