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Said Rizi

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English lecturer at McGregor Language Schools delivering Erasmus+ project courses for university instructors and adapting materials for online learning.

At McGregor Language Schools, I deliver specialized English courses to university instructors through an EU-funded educational project, focusing on academic communication and professional discourse. I also design and adapt materials for online and blended delivery.

Across universities and language schools in Europe and the Middle East, I’ve taught ESP, EAP, academic English, and IELTS. At Azad University Language Academy, I led teacher training programs, designed syllabi, and supervised academic delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

MS

Current

Online Instructor – EU-Funded Project

Current

McGregor Language Schools

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Delivered specialized English courses to university instructors within an EU-funded educational project, focusing on academic communication and professional discourse. Designed and adapted course materials for online and blended delivery.

ESP EAP Academic communication Online Teaching Blended Learning Moodle Zoom material development

GU

English Lecturer (ESP)

Girne American University

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Designed and delivered ESP courses for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Business and Economics. Developed ESP materials and assessment tools aligned with faculty needs.

ESP Curriculum Design Assessment Development Materials Writing Academic Coordination

AA

Director of Studies

Azad University Language Academy

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Led teacher training (TTC) programs and designed syllabi for adult, IELTS, and advanced programs. Supervised academic delivery and coordinated education and testing departments.

Teacher Training Syllabus Design Program Coordination Academic Supervision IELTS

NS

Director of Studies

Nashr-e-Sokhan Language School

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 11 months)

Conducted TTC programs and mentored instructors. Designed curricula and supervised adult and IELTS courses.

Teacher Training Curriculum Design Mentorship IELTS

UC

English Instructor (Higher Education)

Universities in Iran & Cyprus

Jan 1990 - Dec 2012 (22 years 11 months)

Taught Academic English, IELTS, Translation, and ESP courses across undergraduate and adult education programs.

Academic English IELTS Translation ESP Higher Education

IC

ESOL / EFL Lecturer

IMG ESOL & Croydon College

Jan 2003 - Dec 2004 (1 year 11 months)

Taught ESOL courses to adult learners and asylum seekers. Conducted assessments and supported learner integration.

ESOL English As A Foreign Language Assessments Learner Support

UH

Pre-sessional EAP Lecturer

University of Hertfordshire

Jan 2003 - Dec 2003 (11 months)

Delivered intensive EAP courses for international students preparing for academic study. Designed assessments, quizzes, and academic writing tasks.

EAP Academic Writing Assessment Design Course Delivery

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

EU

Eastern Mediterranean University

PhD, Applied Linguistics / ELT

2008 - 2016

Pursued a PhD in Applied Linguistics / ELT from Eastern Mediterranean University, but the degree was incomplete.

BI

Bahar Higher Education Institute

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

Completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Bahar Higher Education Institute in 2016.

IU

Islamic Azad University

Master of Arts, English Language Teaching

Completed a Master of Arts in English Language Teaching (ELT) from Islamic Azad University in 1993.

IU

Islamic Azad University

Bachelor of Arts, English Literature

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Islamic Azad University in 1989.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Zoom

Availability

Looking for a job

Location

Iran

Authorized to work in

Salary expectations

40k+ EUR

Job categories

English Lecturer Teacher Trainer Mentor Director Of Studies Curriculum Designer

Skills

English language teaching English For Specific Purposes (ESP)English For Academic Purposes (EAP)Academic Writing English Medium Instruction (EMI)Teacher Training Curriculum Design Syllabus Design Assessment Development Test Development Materials Writing Course Design Online Learning Blended Learning IELTS Instruction

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