Pavasovic Curriculum Vitae

CURRICULUM VITAE

Tamara Pavasovic

tpavasov@fas.harvard.edu

EDUCATION___________________________________________________________________________

2005 - present	Harvard University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Ph.D. Candidate
2003 - 2005	Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Master of Arts Political Science Department; Subfields: International Relations, Comparative Politics Masters thesis: Reconstructing Ethnic Identity in Serbia: Ethno-Nationalist Socialization through Textbooks
1999 - 2002	Allegheny College, Bachelor of Arts Major: International Studies for Eastern Europe, Minor: German Senior thesis: Ethnicity and Religion in Bosnia: Islamic Influence during the 1992-1995 War
1995 - 1998	Thirteenth Belgrade High School, Belgrade, Serbia-Montenegro

RELATED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE ____________________________________________________
summer 2005	St. Petersburg University, Russia. The New York Institute of Cognitive and Cultural Studies.
summer 2004	Mesopotamia Language Institute, Middle East Culture and Arabic Training: Syria, Lebanon.
summer 2001	Georgetown University, Summer Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems.
fall 2000	University of Cologne, Germany. Study Abroad Program.
summer 2000	Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic. AIPES Summer Institute.

WORK EXPERIENCE ____________________________________________________________________

2006- present	HARVARD UNIVERSITY Cambridge, MA Presidential Instructional Technology Fellow, Instructional Computing Group · Collaborated with faculty in the creation of digital materials that enhance teaching and learning. · Held consulting hours for faculty concerning any aspect of setting up course web sites, developing digital course resources, and using administrative and pedagogical tools in Course iSites. · Led training sessions for faculty and teaching assistants on using technology in teaching, including Dreamweaver, Frontpage, Flash, and Microsoft Office. · Created a variety of reusable content including simulations, interactive syllabi, library research guides, and customized learning modules.
2003 - 2005	SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY Syracuse, NY Teaching Assistant, Department of Political Science Taught and held recitation sections for the following courses: · PSC 121: American Government and Politics, Fall 2003 and Spring 2004. · PSC 124: Introduction to International Relations, Fall 2004. · PSC 202: Political Argument and Reasoning, Spring 2005 (independently taught).
summer 2004	MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS Belgrade, Serbia Assistant, Sector for Multilateral Affairs, Directorate for NATO and Arms Control Prepared position paper for Serbia’s presentation at Bonn meeting on negotiations over Kyoto Protocol’s provisions on emission trading in regards to the Serbian-Croatian dispute over thermoelectric bases. · Assisted with translation and preparation of official speeches and memorandums to the Minister. · Assembled data for the Ministry’s official report on bilateral affairs with the United States and Canada.
2002 - 2003	INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCE Washington, DC Research Assistant, Europe Department · Researched and assessed international finance statistics and data for Eastern European countries · Performed mathematical and statistical analyses including seasonal adjustments, and created models for calculating interest repayments and export-import volumes. · Prepared loan and bond, government debt, and external ratings databases. · Reported on daily exchange rates, interest rates, and provided political news updates.
summer 2001	NEW YORK UNIVERSITY New York, NY Information Technology Intern, School for Professional Studies · Researched pedagogical and andragogical learning patterns, and established theoretical approaches for online and distance learning. · Compiled a position paper for NYU’s Center for Professional and Continuing Studies handbook and website.
summer 2000	NATIONAL CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME Washington, DC Legal Policy Assistant · Presented a policy recommendation paper to the Public Policy Department of the NCVC. · Developed a policy handbook analyzing the implications of freedom of information laws on protection of crime victims for Michigan, Florida, and Texas.

LANGUAGE SKILLS____________________________________________________________________

Fluent in Serbian, English, German, Russian; written Arabic.

HONORS AND AWARDS _________________________________________________________________

Association for the Study of Nationalities, best graduate student paper award at World Convention, 2006.

Association of Young Serbian Professionals, Washington DC, selection to Executive Committee, 2003.

International Studies Faculty Prize for Best Thesis, Allegheny College, 2002 (best International Studies department senior thesis and best student major within department for 2001-2002 academic year).

Phi Beta Kappa, National Scholastic Society, selection, 2002.

Pi Kappa Delta, National Honorary Forensics Society, selection and President at Allegheny College, 2001-2002.

Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honorary Society, selection and President at Allegheny College, 2002.

Phi Sigma Iota, International Foreign Language Honor Society; selection, 2002.

Distinguished Alden Scholar, 1999-2001; Doane Scholar, 2001-2002, presented to highest 10% of class and student body, respectively.

Inter-Collegiate Debate Awards, Sixth Place Award at Columbia University Debate Tournament 2001, varsity level; Third Place Speaker on Binghamton Debate Tournament 1999; 24^th Place Speaker at Novice Debate Nationals at Towson University 2000: Policy Debate: whether sanctions on certain Third World Countries should be lifted.

CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION______________________________________________________________

Inter-Ivy Sociology Symposium; presented paper The Primary Determinants of Ethnic Distance in Children: Socialization through Family, Social Networks, and History Education, Brown University, RI, 2007.

Association for the Study of Nationalities World Convention; presented paper Reconstructing Ethnic Identity in Serbia: Ethno-Nationalist Socialization through Textbooks, New York, NY, 2006. Best graduate student paper award.

Harvard-Oxford-Stockholm Sorensen Memorial Conference; presented paper The Political Dynamics of Ethnicity Change: A Case Study of Serbian Textbooks 1970-2002, Stockholm, Sweden, 2006.

Notre Dame University Peace and Conflict Resolution conference, “Be the Change: Peace and Conflict Resolution”; presented paper NATO and the European Union: Lessons from Kosovo, South Bend, IN, 2002.

Model NATO, member of the delegation of France to the North Atlantic Council; first place award on committee and for best delegation, Washington DC, 2002.

Air Force Academy Assembly, Future of Europe: Integration or Fragmentation?, represented Allegheny College at conference, Colorado Springs CO, 2002.

Model United Nations, member of the Greece delegation on the UN Refugee Commission, Boston, 2001.

COMPUTER SKILLS ____________________________________________________________________

Webmaster for Syracuse University Political Science Department (http://maxwell.syr.edu/psc) 2003-2005, Graduate Student Association (http://student.maxwell.syr.edu/psgsa), ongoing appointment as Presidential Instructional Technology Fellow with the Instructional Computing Group (ICG) at Harvard.