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Maia Nachkepia

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Education

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Humanitarian Faculty, Englihs Philology

2009-2018

Doctor of Philology

Akaki Tsereteli State University, Faculty of European Languages and Literature, Specilizing in English language and literature

1999-2001

Master of Philology

Akaki Tsereteli State University, Faculty of European Languages and Literature, Specilizing in English language and literature

1995-1999

Bachelor of Philology

Kutaisi St. Bishop Gabriel Theological College

1997-1998

Teacher of theology

Public Secondary School #3, Tskaltubo

1984-1995

Academic/scientific degree

PhD

Work experience

ALTE University

2024-present

Translator

LEPL National Centre for Educational Quality Enhancement

2023-present

Translator

Akaki Tsereteli State University, English Philology Department

2022– present

Assistant Professor

ATSU Language Studies Centre

2022. 03/04- present

Teacher

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University

2020-2021

Translator

New Vision University

2018-2020

Translator

Akaki Tsereteli State University, Translating Centre

2017-present

Translator

Akaki Tsereteli State University, Language Centre

2011-2022

Teacher

Georgian Nurses Association

2010-2014

Translator/Interpreter

Akaki Tsereteli State University, English Studies Department

2005-2011

Teacher

Kutaisi #2 Driving College

2003-2005

Teacher

Tskhaltubo Medical College

2002-2003

Teacher

Akaki Tsereteli State University, International Relations Intistute

2001- 2005

Teacher

Non-Governmental Organization CHCA (Charity Humanitarian Center “Abkhazeti”

2000-2004

Trainer of English language

Tskhaltubo Private Primary School “Tskarostvali"

1999-2000

Teacher

Scientific publications of the last 10 years

Summarizing as a useful skill for students

Proceedings of VI International Scientific and Practical Conference February 8-10, 2024 Chicago, 2024
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“Paraphrasing as a means of academic writing”

Proceedings of XII International Scientific and Practical Conference London, United Kingdom 10-12 August 2023
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“Current Trends in Language Assessment System”

Procedeengs of XI International Scientific and Practical Conference “World Science: Problems, Prospects and Innovations” (0.8. ECTS credits) УДК 821.10.03, Toronto, Canada. 2021.
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“Forms of Assessment and Self-Assessment as a Method of Self Evaluation”

IV International Conference “Modern Interdisciplinarity and Humanitarian Thinking”, Kutaisi, 2019, October 18-20
M. Nachkepia, T. Grigalashvili

“The Iceberg Principle” and Subtext as a Thematic Phenomenon in the Modernist Novella (On the Material of J.D. Salinger’s Short Story “A Perfect Day for Bananafish”)

III International Conference “Modern Interdisciplinarity and Humanitarian Thinking”, Kutaisi, 2017
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“Salinger’s Tragizm’ as a Culturological Aspect of Interdisciplinary Research and its Relation with Salinger’s Subtext"

Scientific Refereed Journal “Language and Culture’’, Kutaisi, 2017
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“Nomination and Existence as Two Aspects of Interdisciplinary Research of Salinger’s Works” (Theoretical Review)

International Scientific Conference “Different Aspects of Philology, Sociology and Cultural Studies – Theoretical and Practical Aspects”, Poland, Warsaw, 2017
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"Interdisciplinary Research Methodology and Phenomenon of Subtext in Contemporary Modernist Narrative"

"Linguistic Papers" XXXVIII, ISSN 1987-6653, 2015
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“Subtextual Aspect in the Modernist Narrative and the Interdisciplinary-Oriented Methodology of its Study” (Based on the interrelation between the concepts of nomination and existence)

II International Scientific Conference “Modern Interdisciplinarity and Humanitarian Thinking”
M. Nachkepia

“Language Testing and One Methodological Technique of Assessment"

VI International Scientific-Methodological Conference “Urgent Problems of Teaching and Upbringing”, Kutaisi, 2015
M. Nachkepia, T. Grigalashvili

“Interdisciplinary Methodology of Research and Subtext in the Modernist Narrative"

“Scientific Papers,” Tbilisi, 2015
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“Symbolic Nomination and Existential Subtext in the Modernist Narrative"

International Scientific Journal “Intellect”, 1(51), Tbilisi, 2015
M. Nachkepia

"Lexical Decomposition and Verb Classes".

International Scientific Conference "Modern Interdisciplinarism and Humanitarian Thinking". Kutaisi, 2013
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Scientific conferences

“Summarizing as a useful skill for students”

8-10 February 2024.
VI International Scientific and Practical Conference “Modern Research in Science and Education”, Chicago

“Paraphrasing as a means of academic writing”

10-12 August 2023
XII International Scientific and Practical Conference “Science and Innovation of Modern World”, (24 hours of participation, 0,8 ECTS credits), London

“Current Trends in Language Assessment System”

10.03.2021
XI International Scientific and Practical Conference “World Science: Problems, Prospects and Innovations” (0.8. ECTS credits), Toronto, Canada

“Forms of Assessment and Self-Assessment as a Method of Self Evaluation”

October 10-12, 2023
IV International Conference “Modern Interdisciplinarity and Humanitarian Thinking”, Kutaisi

“The Iceberg Principle” and Subtext as a Thematic Phenomenon in the Modernist Novella (On the Material of J.D. Salinger’s Short Story “A Perfect Day for Bananafish”)

2017
III International Conference “Modern Interdisciplinarity and Humanitarian Thinking”, Kutaisi

“Nomination and Existence as Two Aspects of Interdisciplinary Research of Salinger’s Works” (Theoretical Review)

2017
International Scientific Conference “Different Aspects of Philology, Sociology and Cultural Studies – Theoretical and Practical Aspects”, Poland, Warsaw

“Subtextual Aspect in the Modernist Narrative and the Interdisciplinary-Oriented Methodology of its Study” (Based on the interrelation between the concepts of nomination and existence)

2015
II International Scientific Conference “Modern Interdisciplinarity and Humanitarian Thinking”, Kutaisi

“Language Testing and One Methodological Technique of Assessment"

2015
VI International Scientific-Methodological Conference “Urgent Problems of Teaching and Upbringing”, Kutaisi

"Lexical Decomposition and Verb Classes"

2013
International Scientific Conference "Modern Interdisciplinarism and Humanitarian Thinking". Kutaisi

''Selectional Restrictions in the Georgian and English Languages''

2010
I International Scientific Conference "Language and Culture", Scientific Papers, Kutaisi

Projects and Grants

Trainings and Seminars

ERASMUS+ CBHE Project DITECH: Developing and Implementing Technology Enhanced teaching and learning at Georgian HEIs. ATSU, Kutaisi.

1. 21.02.2023
Professional Development Training-Workshop on Educational Platforms in Teaching and Learning (Powtoon, Canva).

English Philology Department, Akaki Tsereteli State University

2. 01.2023.
A 6-hour teacher training series through the U.S. Department of State in collaboration with Akaki Tsereteli State University, Georgia. Paul Tuke, Fullbright English Language Fellow-Georgia, Jacob Bierle, Fullbright English Teaching Assistant-Georgia.

Pittsburg University, the USA.

3. 24.04.2021
Clinical Terminology for International and US Students, 6-week online course, Valerie Stewgart.

Macmillan education, Tbilisi, Georgia

4. 14.04.2021
“Keep calm and carry on teaching teenagers” Teach with Dave masterclass (Session 1), by David Spencer

Macmillan education, Tbilisi, Georgia

5. 14.05.2021.
“On closer examination”, Teach with Dave masterclass (Session 2), by David Spencer

Macmillan education.

6. 10.08.2021
Back to School – Introducing Mindfulness: practical tools to help with anxiety and burnout. Karen Liebenguth

Macmillan education

7. 11.08.2021
Back to School – Formative assessment online, hybrid or face-to-face. Ethan Mansur

English Book Education, Kutaisi

8. 18. 04.2019
"TOEFL –ITP” Test Structure.

Macmillan Education, Tbilisi

9. 22.02. 2018
“Developing cultural awareness in the primary classroom”; The learner in charge: fostering student autonomy”, Z. Rezmuves

English Philology Department, ATSU, Kutasisi

10. 27.01.2018
3-hour in-service training course “Teaching Large, Multilevel Classrooms”, N.Nijaradze, A.Boyer

Language Centre, ATSU, Kutaisi

11. 19.11.2017
ETAG Training, Grammar Re-structuring, K.Memanishvili

ATSU, Kutaisi

12. 15.10.2017
Workshop: Interactive Methods of Teaching

Macmillan Education, English Book in Georgia, Tbilisi Office.

13. 05.10.2017
“Teacher-way-round and learner-way-round”; “Gametime”Daniela Clarke

ATSU, English Studies Department

14. 03. 02. 2017.
TTT- Teacher Talking Time, N.Nijaradze

ATSU, Kutaisi

15. 26.02.2017
Seminar: Quality Inner Evaluation Mechanism and Control, Assoc. Prof. I Grdzelidze

ETAG, Kutaisi

16. 20.05. 2017
ETAG Training: B2 Activities in Listening, M. Alavidze

Macmillan Education

17. 07.02. 2017
“Reading, Listening and Life Skills in Open Mind”; “Speaking, Writing and Life Skills in Open Mind”. Steve Taylore-Knowles

English Studies Department, ATSU

18. 01.02.2017
6-Hour Proffesssional Development Course; American English Webinar Series 5,

ATSU, Language centre

19. 16.12. 2016
ATSU, Language centre

ETAG, Kutasisi

20. 10.12.2016
Writing Techniques, John Amato

Macmillan Education, Englsih Book in Georgia, Kutaisi

21. 10.02. 2016
4-Hour Training Course in Different Aspects of Teaching English, Steve Taylore Knowles

Tti School of English LTD

22. 09.06.2011
Teacher Training Course. Storytelling, Poetry & Folksongs.

ATSU, Kutaisi, Georgia

23. 28.04.2011
Modern Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language and Their Implementation

English Philology Department, ATSU, Kutasisi

24. 2010-2011.
A Five -hour Methodology Course on Academic Writing. English Language Fellows Program.

Multilingual Association of Georgia. Kutaisi, Georgia.

25. 22.01.2010
A 15 Hour course in Effective Academic writing

ETAG, Kutaisi Branch, Georgia.

26. 24.11.2007
Language Development for English Language Teachers - LDELT

Non-Governmental Organization CHCA (Charity Humanitarian Centre “Abkhazeti”)

27. 20.11.2004
Training Course for English Teachers - Methods of teaching

Non-Governmental Organization CHCA (Charity Humanitarian Centre “Abkhazeti”), Kutaisi, Georgia

28. 15.06. 2002
Training Course for English Teachers

Additional information

Professional associations: Member of the Association of English Language Teachers of Georgia - ETAG; Member of Kutaisi-Newport Association; Additional qualifications: 3-month training course in office management; Category A; Information Bureau K&C (15.10.2006 – 15.12.2006); Kutaisi School of Transport, theoretical and practical driving course, B category certificate. Translation experience for up to 20 years.