Metropolitan University

Syed Nakib Sadi

Assistant Professor

Biography

Syed Nakib Sadi is an academic with a keen interest in language teaching, material design
and curriculum development. He is a Cambridge CELTA certified English language trainer.

He was awarded M.A. in Applied Linguistics and ELT in 2017 and B.A. (Hons.) from Department of English, University of Dhaka in 2016. He appeared for H.S.C from Notre Dame College and SSC from St. Joseph Higher Secondary School.

He works with development organizations as a translator. He worked as a Consultant (Translation and Proofreading) with John Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Bangladesh from 2019-2020.

Previously, back in 2019, he used to teach at AUST as a part-time Lecturer. He contributed as
a Faculty, English at Bdeducation prior to that for two years (an educational research company and a concern of United Trust) tasked with designing multimedia educational materials for primary and high school students.

As a trainer, he facilitated multiple training sessions with organizations like Nuvista Pharma Limited, Unimart, Green Delta Insurance Company Limited etc. to name a few.

He played a crucial role in designing course books titled ‘Intensive English I & II’ for United
International University. He also worked with some reputed organizations such as A2i project
supported by UNDP, ActionAid, Panjeree Publications Ltd., Gyaangriho Prokashoni
(Nobodoot) etc. where he worked mostly as translator, proof reader and content developer.

Education

M.A. in English, University of Dhaka

B.A. (Hons.) in English, University of Dhaka

Award & Achievements

Work & Achievements

Paper Presentation
Presented a paper titled, “Going Beyond: Creative Manipulation of Chess as a Language Learning Tool” in Fulbright FLTA Mid-Year Conference 2022

Presented a paper titled “Exploring English as a Medium of Effective Instructions for Undergraduate Learners” in Entangled Englishes in Translocal Spaces conference organized by University of Liberal Arts, Bangladesh

Work Experience

Currently as a Fulbright FLTA Fellow (Bengali), Asian Languages and Cultures, University of Michigan- Ann Arbor (2022- Present)

Currently working as Senior Lecturer, Department of English, Metropolitan University (2020- Present (on leave))

Worked as a Part-time teacher of English, Department of Arts and Sciences at Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) (2019)

Worked as a Consultant (Translation and Proof Reading) with John Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Bangladesh from May, 2019 to June 2020

Worked as Faculty (English) with Bangladesh Digital Education Research Limited
(A concern of United Trust) from April, 2017 to April, 2019

As a Trainer

• Working as an English Language Trainer with Astute Horse (2020- Present )
• Worked as a teacher trainer at Bangladesh Digital Education Research Limited (2017- 2019)
• Worked as a Corporate Communications Trainer with The Language Academy (Worked as a trainer and a facilitator in training sessions of Nuvista Pharma Limited, Unimart, Green Delta Insurance Company Limited etc)

As a Translator

• Created subtitles for “Jal Vejal” a USAID funded web series
• Contributed in the translation of Food Based Dietary Guideline, Bangladesh
• Worked as a teaching assistant for Bangladesh Digital Education Research Limited (The main responsibility was to translate academic content) (2017)
• Translated Master Password a book by Gazi Yaar Mahmood and M. Morshed Haider (Published by Adarsha, Date of Publication: February 20, 2017)
• Worked with Panjeree Publications Ltd. as a translator and editor (2016)
• Translated manuals by UN, OSHA etc as a freelance translator

As a Content Developer:

• Contributed in course books titled Intensive English I and Intensive English II by English Language Institute, United International University (2018)
• Worked as a content developer for Bangladesh Digital Education Research Limited, Panjeree Publications Ltd.etc.
• Worked with Gyaangriho Prokashoni (Nobodoot) as a content developer (2015)
• Worked as an intern at A2i Project (UNDP) in Government Capability team (2014)
Objectives: creating concept notes, translating, transcribing

Certificate Course

• Completed ‘Advanced Course on Research Methodology’ by Institute of Education and Research, University of Dhaka (Batch 17)

Skills

• Able to speak English and Bangla fluently
• Excellent communication and social skills
• Able to work under tight deadlines
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Capable of working under pressure

Awarded General Merit Scholarship, University of Dhaka on B.A. result.

Interests

Material Design

English Language Teaching

Translation

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