Syeda Shabnam Mahmud

Academic Qualification:

MA in English (TESOL), North South University
BA (Hon’s) in English, National University

Awards &Recognition:

• I have received  Merit Scholarship Award of North South University for maintaining CGPA 4.0 in consecutive semesters
• I have secured first position in the National Merit List of BA (Hons) in English
• I was awarded with a one year scholarship by Nippon foundation, Japan

Professional Courses:

• Online Teacher Training Course (MOOC): Shaping the Way We Teach English 2:Paths to success in ELTContent Covered: Integrated Skill, Alternative Assessment, Individual learner differences, Classroom Management and Reflective Teaching.
  Grade: Certificate with distinction, marks obtained 96%
  Institution: (jointly offered by) University of Oregon and Coursera
  
  
• Webinar Course 11: Shaping the Way We Teach
• Institution: American Center.

Professional Experience in Different Organization:

1. Name of the Organization    : East West University

    Position                : Lecturer (Department of English)

    Duration                : September1, 2015- till present    

2. Name of the Organization    : BRAC University

    Position                : Lecturer (BRAC Institute of Languages)

    Duration                : December 2012 until present    

3. Name of the Organization    : University of Information, Technology and Sciences

    Position                : Lecturer, English

    Duration                : August 2010 to March 2011    

4. Name of the Organization    : Scholastica, Middle section Gulshan, Dhaka.

    Position                : Faculty

    Duration                : August 2009 to July 2010 

5. Name of the Organization    : Bangladesh Betar

    Position                : English News Reader

    Duration                : May 2008 –March 2011

Administrative Responsibilities in East West University:

Worked as-

•  a course coordinator of  Eng 102 from Spring 2019- Summer 2020
•  a material developer for the latest compilation of Eng 102
•  an assistant coordinator of the Writing Center from Fall 2018-Summer-2020 
•  a member of Publication Committee and Food Committee in the national conference " New Media for Identity Formation"  East West University, Bangladesh.
•  a member of Food Committee on "English Studies and the Marketplace” Department of English, East West University, Bangladesh.
•  an anchor in the Merit Scholarship program- 2019 of East West University
•  an anchor in the Orientation Program of Spring 2016
•  an invigilator and script checker for the recruitment process of Departmental officer and front desk officer at EWU
•  an organizer of the seminar series and TA workshop series in the English Department

Administrative Responsibilities in Brac University:

• Worked as a material developer for foundation courses of English
• Worked as a member for the committee responsible for BRAC University’s undergraduate admission test's rubrics 
• Contributed as a material developer  for different organizations in collaboration with BRAC
• Lead and operate the Speaking Forum, Listening Lab of the university
• Worked as an advisor for the “First Year Advising Team”, BRAC University
• Worked as a co-advisor to the Communication & Language Club
• Worked as a facilitaor in the "Medha Bikash" project of BRAC-NGO

The Role of Culture in Teaching English

Teaching Writing

Alternative Assessment

The Role of Technology in ELT

Testing & Assessment 

• Lifetime Member, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) since November 2019