ДепартаментЧужди езици и култури

Work experience

Lecturer of English (2011 - ) at New Bulgarian University, Sofia,
1999 – 2011 Assistant Professor of English (1999 – 2011) at New Bulgarian University, Sofia
Teaching ESL to students, materials design, planning, methodology; assessment and evaluation materials and criteria; examinations, e-learning, tutorials.

1989 - 99 Assistant Professor of English at the Foreign Language Centre, Sofia
Teaching EFL Intensive adult/student courses. Teaching, assessment and evaluation materials, IATEFL member.

1998 – 99 Teacher of English at the American College of Sofia
Teaching EFL Intensive adult/student courses. External programs.

1991 – 93 Personnel recruitment: suitability assessment, English language and psychological assessment.

1984 – 89 Trade assistant – interpreter at the World Trade Centre, Sofia
Type of business or sector: Foreign company representation

1982 – 84 Teacher of English Language and Literature at the English Language High School, Sofia
ESL, new teaching methods, material design, creative writing, poetry.




Education and training

1999-2000 Involved in MA Cognitive Science Program, New Bulgarian University, Sofia
Cognitive psychology, assessment, problem solving, projects, conferences.

1977-81 M.A. in English and American Language and Literature, Second speciality Psychology
Principal subjects/occupational skills covered: English and American Language and Literature, linguistics, morphology, syntax, methodology, psychology.
Name and type of organisation providing education and training: Sofia University “Kliment Ohridski”
Level in national or international classification: Masters degree
1977 Certificate of English Language High School, Sofia
Previous Education/Certificates – Sarah Siddons High School, London, England; and Green Lane School, Surrey England


Additional Education / training

2011 – Seminar “Assessing Writing for the Michigan ECCE and ECPE Examinations, Hellenic American Union, Hellenic American University.
2011 Teacher training - Simon Parker “The Reflective Teacher”, NBU.
2009 – “In-Service Methodology, Language and Culture Course”, Devon, England
2009 – Teacher training seminar - Simon Parker, NBU
2008 - Seminar - Michigan ECCE and ECPE Examinations, Hellenic American University. Levels В2 и С1
2006 – “Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching аccording to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”, Express Publishing, Sofia

Interests: Cognitive science and its application in education and development, creative thinking, language acquisition, new teaching methods, assessment, creative writing, drama