INSTRUCTOR
ANDREI FIODOROV
DIRECTOR / TOEFL INSTRUCTOR
EDUCATION:
Master of Science in Forestry and Natural Resource Management
(May 1998; GPA: Major 3.85 of 4.0)
Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR)
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Other Degrees:
Master of Arts in English Language Philology
(June 1996; GPA:
Major 3.81 of 4.0)
Bachelor of Science in Biogeography
(July 1993; GPA: Major 3.93 of
4.0)
EXPERIENCE:
Translator / Reviewer (August 2005 - present)
Tides Foundation, New York, New York, USA
Have been translating and reviewing various documents (project
proposals, reports, articles, etc.) of the organization.
Translator / Interpreter (May 2003 - present)
Berlizzo Translation Agency, Chişinău, Moldova
Have been doing simultaneous translations at various
international conferences, seminars, workshops, round tables,
discussions, and other important events held in
Chişinău.
Vice President (February 2002 - present)
TERRA NOVA Public Association / Environmental NGO,
Chişinău, Moldova
Have been co-supervising the activities of the association and
supervising the activities of the Chişinău branch of
the association. Have been responsible for the organization of
activities related to environmental management, policy,
conservation, and education. Have initiated and have been
implementing several ongoing projects related to waste
management, afforestation, environmental education and research,
etc. Have been responsible for communication with various
national and international governmental organizations, funds, and
foundations, and for the management of collaborative projects
with various national and international environmental
governmental agencies and NGOs and respective educational
institutions.
Research Fellow / Tour Guide / Translator (September 1999
- present)
National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History,
Chişinău, Moldova
Have been doing research on natural resource management, policy
conservation, and institutions in the Republic of Moldova and
other European countries. Particular attention is given to
forest, wildlife, water, and mineral resources. Developed an
array of guided city and country tours and their detailed
descriptions with comprehensive hour-by-hour itineraries. Have
been guiding museum, city, and country tours in English for
visitors from foreign countries.
Director / TOEFL Instructor (July 1998 - present)
Terra Nova English Language Center, Chişinău,
Moldova
Have been supervising the activities of the center. Have been
teaching TOEFL Preparation. Have designed a unique syllabus and
prepared teaching materials and visual aids for the course.
Translator / Reviewer (November 2005 - May 2006)
LTG Associates, Turlock, California, USA
Translated and reviewed various documents of the
organization.
Consultant (April 2004 - November 2004)
Natural Heritage and Biological Diversity Division, Council of
Europe, Strasbourg, France
Conducted research on forest management practices leading to the
enhancement of biological diversity in European forests.
English Instructor (February 2003 - June 2004)
International Language Training Center, Chişinău,
Moldova
Taught TOEFL Preparation, Written Communication, and Advanced
Conversation. Designed special syllabi, prepared teaching
materials and visual aids for the courses.
Human Impact Teacher (August 2000 - June 2002)
Mihai Koţiubinschi Ukrainian Lyceum, Chişinău,
Moldova
Taught Human Impact (in English) to the 11th and 12th graders.
Designed a unique syllabus, prepared teaching materials and
visual aids for the course.
Visiting Scholar (August 2001 - December 2001)
Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management,
College of Natural Resources
University of California, Berkeley, California, USA
Conducted research on various natural and forest resource
management and policy issues including GIS and remote sensing,
modeling techniques, assessment methods, arboricultural
practices, environmental ethics and decision making. Delivered
lectures on natural resource management, policy, and conservation
in the Republic of Moldova and the whole Black Sea region.
Volunteered and underwent training at several local environmental
nongovernmental organizations. Conducted research trips to
Colorado, Hawaii, Ohio.
Researcher (July 1999 - December 2000)
Research Support Scheme, Open Society Support Foundation, Prague,
Czech Republic
Conducted individual research on natural resource management,
policy, and conservation in the countries of the Black Sea
region. Collected and analyzed statistical data and analytical
information on forest, mineral, and water resources in the Black
Sea region. Participated at various workshops, seminars, and
conferences organized in the region.
English Instructor (August 1998 - June 1999)
Educational Center, Gaudeamus Theoretical Lyceum,
Chişinău, Moldova
Taught English as a Second Language and TOEFL Preparation.
Designed unique syllabi, prepared teaching materials and visual
aids for the courses.
Research Fellow and Assistant Professor (August 1998 -
June 1999)
Department of Economics
International Independent University of Moldova (ULIM),
Chişinău, Moldova
Taught World Geography (in English) and Economic Geography (in
English). Designed unique syllabi, prepared teaching materials
and visual aids for the courses.
Research Assistant (August 1996 - May 1998)
Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Conducted a research project on social and environmental factors
influencing the composition and distribution of the Black Sea
region forests. Compiled the existing information on natural
resource management in the Black Sea region. Analyzed the
historical and geological development of the region. Developed a
multimedia presentation for the World Forests and Society
course.
Geography and Astronomy Tutor (January 1997 - May
1998)
Division of Intercollegiate Athletics
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Tutored Physical Geography, Economic Geography, and Astronomy to
Purdue University's football and basketball players. Designed
special syllabi, prepared teaching materials and visual aids for
the classes.
US Forest Service Intern / Field Crew Member (May 1997 -
August 1997)
US Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station, Portland,
Oregon, USA
Worked within the Pacific Resource Inventory, Monitoring, and
Evaluation Program (PRIME) as a field crew member taking
measurements on trees, understory vegetation, coarse woody
debris, stand history, soils, aspect, slope, and land forms.
English and Geography Teacher (July 1994 - August
1996)
Alecu Russo Specialized Language Lyceum, Chişinău,
Moldova
Taught English as a Foreign Language and World Geography. Created
and taught a new school subject entitled Geography of
English-Speaking Countries / Regional Geography (in English).
Designed unique syllabi, prepared teaching materials and visual
aids for the courses.
English Teacher (December 1991 - July 1994)
Alexandr Pushkin Secondary School, Tiraspol, Moldova
Taught English as a Foreign Language. Designed a unique syllabus,
prepared teaching materials and visual aids for the course.
VOLUNTEERING:
Children's Summer Camp Counselor and Tourism Instructor
(February 2002 - present)
Terra Nova Public Association / Environmental NGO,
Chişinău, Moldova
Elected Member (October 2003 - October 2004)
US Alumni Council in the Republic of Moldova, Chişinău,
Moldova
Children's Summer Camp Counselor (June 1998 - August
2001)
Clipa Siderală / Charitable NGO, Chişinău,
Moldova
Debate Club Coach (October 1995 - September 2004)
Golden Mean Debate Club, Chişinău, Moldova
MILITARY SERVICE:
In 1988, summoned into military service. First, trained at the
Military Training Center in Sverdlovsk (now - Ekaterinburg) for
six months. Then, served in the Railroad Engineering Corps
(Soviet Army Corps of Engineers) building several segments of the
Baikal-Amur Mainline (Baikal-Amur Magistral, or BAM) in southern
Siberia, Russia. Discharged from military service in 1989 with
the military rank of a sergeant and the Distinguished Service
Medal.
HONORS:
Silver Medal (graduation with highest distinction), Alecu Russo
Specialized Language School, Chişinău, Moldova,
1987.
1st Prize, International (All-Union) Scientific Research Student
Conference, Department of Geography, Perm, Russia, 1987.
1st Prize, Scientific Research Student Conference, Tiraspol State
University, Tiraspol, Moldova, 1992.
Drama Plus Summer School Participation Grant Award, Oxford
University, Soros Foundation, Budapest, Hungary, 1995.
Environmental Fellowship Program Award, Consortium for Academic
Partnership, Soros Foundation, New York, USA, 1996.
Individual Research Support Scheme Grant Award, Research Support
Scheme, Prague, Czech Republic, 1999.
Summer University Grant Award, Central European University, Open
Society Foundation, Budapest, Hungary, 2000.
FY 2001 Contemporary Issues Fellowship Program Award, ECA, US
Department of State, IREX, Washington DC, USA, 2001.
Curriculum Resource Center Grant Award, Central European
University, Open Society Foundation, Budapest, Hungary, 2002.
ECA Alumni Small Grants Program Award, ECA, US Department of
State, IREX, Washington DC, USA, 2002.
IDEA Summer Debate Forum Participation Grant Award, International
Debate Education Association, Podbanske, Slovakia, 2002.
International Summer School in European Studies Grant Award,
Institute for European Studies in Belgrade, HESP / Soros
Foundation, Belgrade, FR Yugoslavia, 2002.
Elected Member of the US Alumni Council in the Republic of
Moldova, Chişinău, Moldova, 2003.
FY 2006 Project Smile Grant Award, ECA, US Department of State,
IREX, Washington DC, USA, 2006.
FY 2007 Project Smile Grant Award, ECA, US Department of State,
IREX, Washington DC, USA, 2007.
FY 2008 Project Smile Grant Award, ECA, US Department of State,
IREX, Washington DC, USA, 2008.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Experience with Microsoft's Office software package, including
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Experience with the statistical software Minitab and SAS.
Experience with the GIS and mapping software ArcView, ArcInfo,
ArcGIS, MapPoint, MapInfo.
LANGUAGES:
English (fluent), Russian (fluent), Ukrainian (good), Romanian
(good).
TRAVEL EXPERIENCE:
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Belarus, Canada, China, Czech
Republic, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Kazakhstan,
Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia,
Turkey, Ukraine, USA, Uzbekistan.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:
Fiodorov, A. 1996. Environmental Education or How to Teach
Environmental Issues (in English). State University of
Moldova, Chişinău, Moldova (MA thesis).
Fiodorov, A. and Chaney, W.R. 1997. Forest Resources of the
Black Sea Region (in English). In: Proceedings of the
Society of American Foresters Annual Conference, Memphis,
Tennessee, USA.
Fiodorov, A. and Chaney, W.R. 1998. Natural Resources of the
Black Sea Region (in English). Purdue University, West
Lafayette, Indiana, USA (MS thesis).
Fiodorov, A. 1998. The Beauty of Our Nature. (in
English). In: Welcome (biweekly journal), Chişinău,
Moldova (# 15-16). Fiodorov, A. 1999. Tree Topping Hurts
(in English). In: Welcome (biweekly journal), Chişinău,
Moldova (# 3).
Fiodorov, A. 1999. The Black Sea Environment (in
English). In: Welcome (biweekly journal), Chişinău,
Moldova (series of articles in #13, #14, #16, #20).
Fiodorov, A. 2001. Urban Forestry in the Northern Black Sea
Region (in English). In: Geoecological and Bioecological
Problems of the Northern Black Sea Region: Collected Papers /
Tiraspol State University, Tiraspol, Moldova.
Fiodorov, A. 2001. The State of Ukrainian Forestry (in
English). In: Geoecological and Bioecological Problems of the
Northern Black Sea Region: Collected Papers / Tiraspol State
University, Tiraspol, Moldova.
Fiodorov, A. 2001. Moldova's International Cooperation for
Environmental Protection (in English). In: Moldova between
East and West: Collected Papers / Invisible College, Civic
Education Project, Center for European Formation,
Chişinău, Moldova.
Fiodorov, A. 2001. Analysis of Natural Resource Management in
the Black Sea Region (in English). Research Support Scheme,
Prague, Czech Republic.
Fiodorov, A. 2002. GIS Applications in Natural Resource
Management (in English). Collected Papers / Conference on
GIS and Environmental Management, Chişinău,
Moldova.
Fiodorov, A. 2003. Moldovan Nature on My Mind (in
English). Book. Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău,
Moldova. ISBN: 9975-78-216-7. 224 pages.
Fiodorov, A. 2003. Facing Environmental Problems: the Case of
the Republic of Moldova (in English). In: Journal of
Eurasian Research, Moscow, Russia.
Fiodorov, A. 2004. Managing Forest for Enhancement of
Biological Diversity (in English). Introductory Report at
the 5th International Symposium of the Pan-European Ecological
Network "Conservation of Biodiversity and Sustainable Management
of Forests", 7-9 October 2004, Krakow, Poland.