Hi, I'm Luiza,
English Lecturer, Researcher, Pearson Examiner
I work collaboratively as part of a team of academic colleagues.Facilitate learning in the University to the highest quality through teaching and ensure an outstanding student learning experience.Contribute to curriculum development and to the research/knowledge transfer profile of the University, through high quality research, publications and professional practice.
My Career & Achievements
WORK EXPERIENCE
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English Mentor
AELTA in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Armenia 01/10/2022-01/05/2023
European University
English Language Lecturer
Department of Applied Linguistics
01/09/2020-up to now
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Global Hippo Association
School Coordinator of English Olympiad
Feb. 2019
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PTE (Pearson test) examiner
AA number: TC01530
19/01/2017
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Language School ‘English House’
Founder / General Director
01/09/2009 up to now
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EDUCATION
European University
PHD in Gender Linguistics
Dissertation: Gender Aggression in TV debates
01/09/2020-01/06/2024
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Accredited Teaching Certification
120-Hour TESOL/TEFL Certificate
Accredited by ACCREDITAT (UKRPL:10065351)
Certificate Namber: WTA22227040
07/01/2021-12.05.2021
London Teacher Training College
Level 7 Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Diploma Number: 63053
09.2019-08.2020
Yerevan State Linguistic University after V. Brussov
Department of English and French Languages
Specialization: English and French languages
09.1996-06.2001
Publications/Scientific Reserches
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Teaching Reading to ESL Students: Decoding Symbols in Literature”. Slovac international scientific journal, N91, 2024, p. 35-3
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2.“The Role of Insider and Outsider in Teaching Reading Within Discourse Communities”. Education in the 21st Century International Scientific-Methodical Peer-Reviewed Journal, Yerevan 2024, Vol 12 (2), p. 74-80: https://journals.ysu.am/index.php/Educ-21st-Century/issue/view/vol12_no2_2024
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3. “Linguistic manifestations of aggressive speech behaviour of male and female politicians in televised debates”. Bulletin of Brusov State University, Linguistics and Philology, Yerevan, 2023, 1 (64), p. 162-173: https://dspace.brusov.am/handle/123456789/1184
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4.“The impact of student-centered teaching and problem based learning on university language courses”. Bulletin of Vanadzor State University, Vanadzor, 2023, 1, p. 496-506: http://vsu.am/a-2023-volume-1-37/ 25.05.23
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5.“Male and female profanity in political discourse” Mesrop Mashtots University Bulletin, Yerevan, 1(27), 2022. p. 269-274. https://drive.google.com/file/d/11PzkBMJyKXxpsusG-3EBOCoJaBMikJHo/view?u
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6.“Gender differences in verbal and nonverbal aggression” Armenian Folia Anglistika, YSU, Yerevan, 2023, Vol. 19, 1 (27), p. 57-68: https://journals.ysu.am/index.php/arm-fol-angl/article/view/vol19_no1_2023_pp057-068
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7.“Interruptions as a manifestation of verbal aggression in political debates” Journal of Scientific Research of Eurasia University, Yerevan 2022 N 1, p. 145-153: https://banber.eiu.am/index.php/banber/article/view/194/220
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8.“The gender aspect of political discourse (manifestation of verbal aggression)” Science And Education A New Dimension, Philology, Budapest, 2021, IX (76), p. 32-35. https://seanewdim.com/wpcontent/uploads/2022/02/httpsdoi.org10.31174SENDPh2021260IX7607.pdf
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9.“Gender features of non-verbal communication in televised political debates”, Bamber, Journal of Scientific Research of Linguistic University after Brusov, Yerevan 2021, 1 (56), p. 152-160: https://brusov.am/website/documentation/files/437047db.pdf
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10.“The characteristics of gender discourse in political debates” European University: Collection of Scientific Articles 12(01), Yerevan 2021, p.418-426.
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11.“Cultural Differences in Politeness Rules in the English and the Armenian languages”, Journal of Scientific Research “Knowledge and Science in Artsakh”, 1-2, 2012, p. 142-146
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12.“Theory and Description of speech etiquette”, journal for Armenian studies “Hayagitakan Handes” N1-2 (18-19), p. 168-172, Yerevan-2012
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13.“Teaching Politeness Rules at English lessons in the elementary school”, Journal for Armenian Studies “Hayagitakan Handes” N2-3 (16-17), p. 169-176, Yerevan-2011
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14.“Descripiton of Intercultural Competence in CEFR”, journal of scientific researches “Mkhitar Gosh” 7-9, p. 60-64, Yerevan 2011
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15.“Curriculum Construction in Multilingual and Multicultural Context”, Journal of scientific researches “Pedagogy and Metodology”, p. 208-2015, 2011
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16.“Intercultural education in the context of teaching English” journal for Armenian studies “Hayagitakan Handes” p. 200-205, Yerevan-2010
Data & Research
Gender Aggression in TVdebates
CERTIFICATES RECEIVED
Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, English for Specific Purposes/New Technology Integration by John Moores University, UK
29-30 July 2024
Trinity College London, The 9th Annual Future of English Language Teaching Conference
15 June 2024
British Council, Annual English Teacher Development Conference, Teaching For Success
02 March 2024
The Online Professional English network sponsored by the US Department of State
Professional Development for Teacher Trainers, Arizona State University
25 September-20 November 2023
The Online Professional English network sponsored by the US Department of State
Orientation Course
21 August-15 September 2023
AUA
Teaching in the Past or Teaching in the Present? Creating a culture of effective communication in the language classroom
13 May 2023
Pearson ELT, Teacher Training Session
Boost your Confidence Teaching STEAM with Sarah Hillyard
20 April 2023
Pearson ELT, Teacher Training Session
Being Your True Self in English with Mario Herrera
15 March 2023
Pearson ELT, Teacher Training Session
Computer Based Testing Best Practice – Online Testing
19 Dec 2022
Pearson ELT, Teacher Training Session
Developing Writing Skills for the Computer-Based Test
5 Dec 2022
Pearson ELT, Teacher Training Session
Developing Reading Skills for the Computer-Based Test
19 Nov 2022
ECML Workshop “Supporting Multilingual Classroom” and awarded 2 credits
25/26 November 2022
Head of the Department of Diplomatic Service and professional Communication
International Conference “Language and Education in International Relations”
14-16 Oct 2022
7th Annual Qatar University International Conference on English Language Teaching
“Hybrid Learning in ELT: Motivation, Challenges and Opportunities”
The Foundation Program Department of English
08, 09 /Oct/2022
International Doctoral School YSU within EU ERASMUS + MODEST project
3-6 Oct 2022
British Council
The British Council World Teacher’s Day Conference
1/Oct/2022
Oxford University
Oxford Professional Development Event
23 Sep 2022
Cambridge University
Closing the Loop: How to Use Assessment Results to Improve Learning
22 Nov 2022
ToT “4Cs to Reimagine Teacher Role and skills” in the Mentorship course organized by AELTA and the US Embassy in Armenia
7-10 July 2022
Brusov State University
“English in Brusov”: past, present, future”
29-30 June 2022
ECML Workshop “Enhancing Language Learning and Teaching through Action Research Communities for Language Teachers” and awarded 2 credits
20-21 May 2022
Trinity College London
Breaking down the academic writing process
20 Apr 2022
Harvard Business Publishing Education
Teaching with cases
23 March 2022
Pearson ELT, Teacher Training sessions
3-7 March, 2022
Linguistics and Pedagogy Webinars by Stephen Krashen
Fundamentals of Language Acquisition
11 Jan 2022
Oxford University
Teaching English Pronunciation for a Global World
2 Dec 2021
Society for Cultural and Scientific Progress, Budapest
Scientific and Professional Conference “Urgent problems of Philology and Linguistics”
1 Dec 2021
Cambridge University
Teacher training Sessions
21-23 Nov 2021
Data Bridge Market Research
2nd Annual Content Moderation Solution Conference
17-18 Nov 2021
“Research Methods” EUA
16-20 August 2021
Oxford Professional Development Webinar
Engaging the youngest: putting a smile on children’s faces
8th June 2021
Université Moulay Ismaïl
“Modern Linguistics” Conducted by Dr. Stephan Krashen, Dr. Noam Chomsky
7th June 2021
Pearson ELT, Teacher Training sessions conducted by Rachel Wilson
Learning English through Stories with Disney Kids readers
June 09, 2021
Teacher trainings sessions “Insights on Demand”
Cambridge University,
18-20/May/2021
British Council
“Understanding Gender and Sex”, “Introduction to Gender Inequality”
20/Apr./2021
British Council
Teaching for Success Gender Representation in Teaching Materials
Dr. Adam Edmett
14/March/2021
Teacher Training “Lesson Planning with the GSE Teacher Toolkit”
Pearson ELT
09/March/2021
Teacher Training “The ESAP Framework: quick and easy planning for effective online lessons”
Pearson ELT
12/Feb/2021
Conference talking politics “Anthropologists and linguists analyze the 2020 elections”
University of Colorado, University of California, Los Angeles
22/Jan/2021
Pearson ELT, Teacher Training sessions conducted by Christina Cavage
Build success beyond the classroom: an introduction to critical thinking
Jan. 20, 2021
Teacher training workshop “New Year, new ideas, how to teach an exam class”
Cambridge Assessment English,
12/Jan/2021
Conference On Massive Open Online Courses
Organized by Data Bridge Market Research
17-18/Dec/2020
Teacher training workshop “Preparing for YLE-dos and don’t”
Cambridge Assessment English,
8/Dec/2020
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“Assessing Writing” Teacher training workshop
Cambridge Assessment English,
27/Nov/2020
Teacher trainings sessions (Inclusive language teaching in pandemic times. How can technology help the teacher? Gender equality and disability inclusion).
Cambridge University,
24, 25, 26/Nov/2020
5th Annual Qatar University International Conference on English Language Teaching
21st Century Skills-Communicate, Collaborate, Create
The Foundation Program Department of English
07, 08 /Nov/2020
ECML Workshop “Module 1: Exploring ways to test mediation and pluricultural /plurilingual skills in the classroom” and awarded 2 ECTS credits
Relating language curricula, tests and examinations to the Common European Framework of Reference (RELANG)
26-28/Oct/2020
Teacher trainings sessions (Strategies for teaching grammar online, developing students’ listening and speaking through EAP materials, challenges in extensive reading, critical thinking).
Cambridge University,
27, 28, 29/Oct/2020
The 5th annual Future of English Language Teaching Online Conference
Trinity College London and Regent’s University London
17/Oct/2020
Teacher trainings sessions (How exam preparation helps with goal setting, activities to reconnect in a disconnected world, is it safe to do exam now?)
Cambridge University,
08, 09, 10/Sep/2020
How to teach pronunciation creativity
Adam Scott & Gemma L. Archer IATEFL
25 July 2020
How to teach pronunciation
Adrian Underhill
06 June 2020
SMM Practical workshop
“Persona marketing Agency”
Delieverd by T. Harutyunyan and S. Gevorgyan.
08-10 Feb. 2019
Coordinator in the Preliminary Round of 7th International English Language Olympiad
Global Hippo Association
/Feb/2019
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Mentor in the Semifinal Round of 7th International English Language Olympiad
Global Hippo Association
/March/2019
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Teacher trainings sessions
Cambridge University, Conducted by Matthew Ellman
27/04/2019
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“Managing Cash Flow organized”
ACBA CREDIT AGRICOLE BANK
26 Sept. 2019
ECML workshop and awarded 2 credits
Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) A Pluriliteracies Approach To Teaching For Learning
12-13/April/2018
ETS, the official developer of the TOEFL test, propel Workshop for the TOEFL IBT test, advanced, 5 workshop hours by David G. Payne
13 November 2018
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“Human Resource Management” (HR)
Public Administration Academy of the RA, 36 hours
From 20 February to 6 March 2018
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Pearson Methodology Conference for Teachers of English, conducted by Mr. Vaughan Jones “All the words you need”, “Bring learning into focus” and Phil Warwick “Clicking CLIL into the classroom”, “Let’s get them talking”.
March 26-27, 2018
“Digital Marketing”
ACBA CREDIT AGRICOLE BANK.
29 March 2018
British Council Armenia’s Annual Professional Development Workshop series delivered by Jeremy Harmer
From 10 to 12 November 2017
Pearson ELT, Teacher Training sessions conducted by Mr. Philip Warwick
May 2-3, 2017
British Council Armenia’s 16-hour Face to Face IELTS teacher training course
In February 2017
British Council Armenia’s Annual Professional Development Workshop series delivered by Scott Thornbury
From 18 to 20 November 2016
Pearson ELT, Teacher Training sessions conducted by Mr. Rob Dean
11/12 May 2016
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British Council Armenia’s Annual professional Development Workshop series delivered by Alec Williams
27/28 November 2015
ETS, the official developer of the TOEFL test, propel Workshop for the TOEFL IBT test, Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing, 8 workshop hours by David G. Payne
25 November 2015
British Council Armenia’s teachers Development Workshop series delivered by Andreas Grundtvig
25/26 October 2015
British Council Armenia’s “Connecting Globally” conference
11 March 2015
British Council Armenia’s annual professional development workshop
Delivered by Jim Scrivener on 14, 15 February, 2015
Teacher training sessions
Cambridge University, conducted by Mr. Terry Prosser
May 7, 8 2014
Teacher trainings sessions
“New Opportunities in ELT with Cambridge University”
Conducted by Mr. Jim Kalathas
19/04/2011-21/04/2011
Teacher trainings sessions
“New ELT Courses and Teaching Methodology in Armenia”
Cambridge University, Conducted by Mr. Robert Dean
07/02/2011-08/02/2011
Association Armenienne des Enseignants de Francais
17.06.2003
Trainings of French teachers
“France-Formation”-les cours intensifs de francais
11.11.1998-24.11.1999
Courses of the French language
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TRAINING DELIVERY
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“Teaching reading-outsider/insider”, “Metacognition to reading strategies-think aloud”, “Using annotation strategies to understand the argument a text is making”, “Reflecting on bias and the ways in which we all exhibit it”, “The Rhetorical Appeals-understand the value and means of earning assent”, “Understanding and applying symbolic interpretation of a text”, “Understand the value of conflict in plot and ways of interpreting this”
01/10/2022-01/05/2023
Head of the Department of Diplomatic Service and professional Communication
International Conference “Language and Education in International Relations”
14-16 Oct 2022
International Scientific Conference, Brusov University
“Linguistic Manifestations of Aggressive Speech Behaviors of Male and Female Politicians in Televised Debates” delivered by Luiza Marabyan
29-30/June/2022
The 4th International Scientific Practical Conference, Tver State University (Russia)
“Interruptions as a manifestation of verbal aggression in political debates-as a teaching material for the faculty of international relations” delivered by Luiza Marabyan
24-26/March/2022
“English House” Language & Training Centre
“Effective Lesson Plans and Teaching Methodologies” delivered by Luiza Marabyan
19/June/2021
KTU Virtual Global Faculty Week, Kaunas University, Lithuania
“Gender and Language” delivered by Luiza Marabyan
22-26/March/2021
Conference On Massive Open Online Courses
“An Introduction to Applied Linguistics” delivered by Luiza Marabyan
10/Nov./2020
“Come In” English Center
“Teaching Speaking Skills” delivered by Luiza Marabyan
07/June/2020
“English House” Language & Training Centre
“Teaching Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking & Vocabulary” delivered by Luiza Marabyan
7-11/Oct./2019
“English House” Language & Training Centre
“Teaching Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking & Vocabulary” delivered by Luiza Marabyan
7-11/Oct./2019