Ani Derdzyan
Vanadzor
Summary
Experienced Project Coordinator with a strong background in managing educational projects from initiation to completion. Skilled in developing schedules, tracking deadlines, and coordinating resources effectively. Proven ability to engage partners and field experts to support community-based initiatives and solve real-world issues. Passionate about empowering students and educators to design and implement meaningful, impact-driven projects.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project-Based Learning (PBL) Specialist
Children of Armenia Charitable Fund
01.2018 - Current
- Design and implement PBL teaching methodology aligned with educational standards and learning objectives.
- Develop frameworks, guides, and instructional resources to support effective PBL integration.
- Ensure projects foster 21st-century skills, including critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication.
- Conduct workshops, training sessions, and coaching for educators on PBL methodologies.
- Coordinating ongoing projects of the SMART Center's programs, managing the process of project implementation and presentation of the products
- Develop assessment strategies to measure student learning and project impact.
- Maintain open communication with partner organizations.
- Establish partnerships with local schools, businesses, NGOs, and organizations to create real-world project opportunities.
- Document and share success stories, case studies, and best practices.
Translator/Interpreter
Peace Dialogue NGO
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Responsible for translating reports, reviews, articles and other related materials (posted on two websites of the organization) www.safesoldiers.am www.peacedialogue.am
- Responsible for interpretation during seminars, conferences and other formal meetings, providing English reports and summaries of the meetings
Education
Master of Public Administration -
Institute of Economics and Management
2012
Bachelor's Degree - English
Vanadzor Pedagogical Institute
2009
Undergraduate - International Relations
Maryville College
2008
Skills
- - Extensive experience in designing and implementing PBL initiatives
- - Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills
- - Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including educators, students, and community partners
- - Knowledge of innovative educational practices and emerging trends in project-based learning
- - Coaching and mentoring teachers and facilitators from diverse disciplines
- - Innovative and creative educational planning, integrating EdTech tools for active learning
Languages
Armenian
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Russian
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Project-Based Learning (PBL) Specialist
Children of Armenia Charitable Fund
01.2018 - Current
Translator/Interpreter
Peace Dialogue NGO
01.2013 - 01.2018
Bachelor's Degree - English
Vanadzor Pedagogical Institute
Undergraduate - International Relations
Maryville College
Master of Public Administration -
Institute of Economics and Management
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