Shoghig has believed in and been fully dedicated to education for a considerably long time. She has worked tirelessly for the advancement and accessibility of quality education, demonstrating a passion for teaching and training students, mentors, and trainers throughout Armenia and beyond.
She holds a dual bachelor’s degree in English and Engineering and a master’s degree (MA) in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) from the American University of Armenia. She is an internationally certified trainer of trainers and has been awarded and certified for Teaching Excellence and Achievement from both Claremont Graduate University in California and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in Washington DC.
Shoghig is an EFL instructor at the American University of Armenia Open Education, working with local and non-local adult students. Additionally, she teaches Academic English to students in the AUA Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. She serves as an ambassador of educational equity in Teach for Armenia and is a global network connector at Teach for All. Her multifaceted roles as a trainer, mentorship support specialist, instructional designer, and inclusive education expert allow her to actively engage in projects and collaborate with numerous esteemed educational organizations, including the British Council Armenia, UNICEF, and others.
Her diverse interests include EdTech, researching and implementing effective and innovative approaches to teaching, learning, assessment, educational leadership, and learner variability. Additionally, designing professional modules and courses to cultivate a love of learning across all ages and help individuals reach their full potential is of utmost importance to her. She has presented numerous courses and research projects at leading international conferences worldwide.
Having discovered her true passion in life, Shoghig highlights Margaret E. Sangster’s quote: 'No one should teach who is not in love with teaching.' For her, teaching is a lifelong learning process of unlearning and learning about philosophies, establishing an organic network where everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive, and embracing the diversity of ideas in the world, which helps fuel innovation and generate creativity.