CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: Gamidova Lidiya Matveyevna
Date of birth: 19/05/1953
Place of birth: Azerbaijan, Baku
Education: Higher; University of Languages (1971-1976)
Current Occupation:
Khazar University,
Department of English, Senior Lecturer
Thales Geosolutions (Caspian) B.V.
ESL İnstructor
Work experience (A):
1. University of Languages (1981-1992)
Department of English:
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EFL teacher (practical English from beginner to advanced levels)
Department of English Grammar
2. Khazar University
Department of English
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Senior ESL Instructor (1993-1994)
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School of Humanities (1994-1996)
Acting Head
Responsibilities:
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ESL curriculum & materials devolopment for the school of
humanities in the context of classical & current approaches to
careers in teaching English as a second language.
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Testing & evoluation prosedure
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Seminars & work shops for in-servise teachers
Department of English (1996-2000)
Acting Head
Responsibilities:
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Curriculum & materials devolopment for all KU schools.
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Conducting research into current methodology to modify
curriculum to meet changing needs in education
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Defining content standards taught via English for all KU schools
based on interdisciplinary approach
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Grouping of students based on ability levels
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Devoloping ESP modules for KU schools to expose students to
career-oriented issues
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Arranging staff meetings to share experiense & discuss achievements & shortcomings in the process of instruction
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Devoloping a formal assessment structure which reflects the goals of Khazar University educational philosophy & graduation requirements.
Courses taught :
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English as a second language ESL (levels from elementary to advanced)
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English grammar (elementary to advanced)
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English to specific purposes (economics, engineering)
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History of English and the British Isles
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History of Writing
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Writing for Mass Communications
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Business Correspondence
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TESL(methods of teashing English as a second language)
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Academic Writing
Publications:
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Topics of Enduring Value for Discussion and Language Practice, textbook, Khazar University Press 1996.
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ESL programs, Khazar University Catalogue
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Laughter is the Best Healer, KU Press
Work experience (B):
McDermott, Baku Office (1993-1994)
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ESL Instructor (local staff)
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Translator / Interpreter
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Teacher of Russian (expatriate staff)
CSM Caspian Holding, Baku Office (1995-1997)
Thales Geosolutions (Caspian) B.V. (1996-present)
Baker Hughes, Baku Office (2003-present)
Languages:
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Russian – native
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English – near – native proficiency
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Azeri – receptive - good, productive – moderately good for everyday communications
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German & Spanish – lack of practice has reduced the ability in German & Spanish to low-intermediate level.
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