- Department of English
- Full-Time
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General Information
An early-career academic and TESOL professional with a strong foundation in English language teaching, applied linguistics, and curriculum studies. Currently serving as a Lecturer in the Department of English at Presidency University, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses. She designs learner-centered course materials and assessments, has supervised postgraduate students on research, and is experienced in integrating technology-enhanced pedagogies into language education.
Her research background centers on ELT curriculum transition in Bangladesh, with conference presentations and published proceedings on teachers' adaptation to national curriculum reform. She plans to pursue a fully-funded PhD after gaining 2–3 more years of teaching experience, to build on this research trajectory at the doctoral level.
Education
- M.A. in TESOL, University of Dhaka (First Position)
- B.A. in ESOL, University of Dhaka (Sixth Position)
- HSC, Military Collegiate School, Khulna
- SSC, Military Collegiate School, Khulna
Experience
- Lecturer, Department of English, Presidency University (November 2025 – Present) — teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses using learner-centered and communicative approaches; serves as Co-Moderator of the Cultural Club, Theatre Club, and Language Club
- Research Assistant, TESOL BD (January 2024 – November 2025)
- Research Assistant, Core Research and Testing Laboratory (CRTL) (January 2022 – December 2023)
- Language Instructor, English Village (January 2023 – October 2025) — founding member and English language instructor at an online educational platform for learners from rural Bangladesh and Bangladeshi immigrant communities
- Freelance Transcription — academic and professional transcription services
Publications
Conference Proceedings
- Nawrin, T. “From NCF 2021 to NC 2012: Teachers' Reflections on Adaptation, Challenges, and the Need for a Sustainable ELT Curriculum.” International Conference on Arts & Humanities for Peacebuilding 2025, Khulna University. Proceedings, Paper ID: AHSC-2025-LA-75, Page 129.
- Nawrin, T. “Perception of English Language Teachers on Adapting and Implementing the New Curriculum (NCF 2021) in Junior Secondary School Level in Khulna District.” Discover English 2023: Student Conference on English Language & Literature, American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB). Proceedings, Paper ID: DE23140, Page 61.
Conference Presentations
- Paper Presentation — “From NCF 2021 to NC 2012: Teachers' Reflections on Adaptation, Challenges, and the Need for a Sustainable ELT Curriculum.” 2nd International Conference on Arts & Humanities for Peacebuilding 2025, Department of English, Khulna University.
- Paper Presentation — “Perception of English Language Teachers on Adapting and Implementing the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2021.” Discover English 2023, Department of English, AIUB.
- Joint Research Paper Presentation — “Exploring the English Language Learning Process of Ethnic Minority Communities' Students in Rangamati Area: Challenges and Prospects.” English Connects 2023, Department of English and Humanities, ULAB.
Research Interests
Achievement, Awards & Grants
- First Position, M.A. in TESOL, University of Dhaka.
- Sixth Position, B.A. in ESOL, University of Dhaka.
Seminar & Conference
Ms. Tasmania Nawrin participated in the 3rd TESOL BD National Teacher Training Workshop 2025 (TESOL Society of Bangladesh), British Council workshops on Developing English Teacher Training Materials and on Teaching and Assessment, and a workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Tools in the Teaching of Foreign Languages. She served as Session Moderator at Discover English 2022 and Discover English 2023 (AIUB), and volunteered at the TESOL BD International Conference 2024.
Training & Workshop
- Completed the online course “Data Science and Analytics”
Others
- Currently teaches six 3-credit courses per trimester at Presidency University, across undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Teaches postgraduate courses including Intercultural Communication, Sociolinguistics, and M.A. Dissertation
- Teaches undergraduate courses including Language Acquisition and Development, Advanced Reading Strategies and Writing, Translation: Theory and Practice, and Fundamentals of Natural Science
Skills: Curriculum and syllabus design; learner-centered lesson planning; Google Classroom, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite; qualitative research design and thematic analysis
Languages: Bangla (native), English (full professional proficiency), Hindi & Turkish (working proficiency), Spanish (elementary)