Research Direction

Employment Relations, Organizational Resilience and Wellbeing, General Management and Reform process and International Cooperation, Social Media & E-commerce

Courses Taught

Doctor: -

Master: Managerial Communication

Bachelor: Leadership in Organizations / Leadership in Creativity/ Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Coaching, Organizational Behavior, International Tourism Management

Education Background

PhD in Education at University of Bucharest

MA in Educational Management - Adults’ Education- Transylvania University of Brasov

BA in Psychology and Education University of Bucharest, Romania

Other certifications:

1.Head of Quality & on Educational Programs – AJA Registers & European Center for

Education

2.Entrepreneurship Qualification – Women Association, Romania, Ministry of Labor & Ministry

Education Romania

3. Expert on SPIRAL Methdology of Council of Europe

4. Quality Assurance Specialist in Higher Education

5. Networks Coordinator of REEI - European Educational Infancy in Italy and Sweden

6. Auditor of CEIF & CEIS Standard

Work

Experience

2019-present Associate Professor at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, School of Business

2017-present The Founder and Chairman of Ningbo Empower Cultural Exchange

2017-present Head of Operations and Legal Representative in China of I.S.P.E.F. (Institute for Psychological Sciences of Education and Training) – Established China Branch

2012-Present Head of Quality. Certified International and European Expert and Evaluator for Preschool, School and University Education.

2010–Present Researcher (expert) Together & EU Council EU

2018-Present Counselor for Business Romania, Zhejiang Office

2016-2018 Senior Lecturer (Associate Prof. Lvl) at Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University & Columbia College USA

2010-Present Expert for SPIRAL Methdology Council of Europe, currently under Together Network

2008-2013 Lecturer at British School of Business and University of London (Internal BA and MA programs)

2008-2016 – Assistant Professor at Transilvania Univeristy of Brasov

2012-2016 Founding Member and Manager & Expert at PAS Alternative NGO

Academic Papers

1. Tomozii S. Topala I. (2014) Why do we need to change educational paradigms? Procedia Social and Behavioural Sciences Journal, Vol. 142C, Elsevier pp. 581-586; DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.07.670;

2. Tomozii S. Lupu. D. (2015) How do management styles influence work behavior. A study case of teachers facing economic crisis and reform in education, in Journal Plus Education, Vol.12, No.1, ISSN 2068 – 1151; 

3. Tomozii S., Usaci D, Norel M., Kaftangioglu V. (2013) Influences of Educational Reform over Romanian teachers’ work satisfaction, Journal Procedia Social and Behavioral Journal, vol. 82, Elsevier, pp. 250-254, ISSN: 1877-0428, DOI:1016/j.sbspro.2013.06.422;

4. Lupu D., Tomozii S. (2013)  Dyad: Self esteem-academic success, evidenced by counseling activity, published in stadium Educationis, XIV year, No.2. June 2013, Italy, Pensa MultiMedia Editore SRL, pp.55-70, ISSN: 1722-8395 (print)/ ISSN:2035-844(online), pp.55-70;

5. Tomozii, Usaci D., Norel M, Kaftagioglu V. (2013) Applied Managerial Strategies for Reducing Resistance to Change in Kindergartens, Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences Journal, Vol. 81, Elsevier,  pp. 650-654, ISSN 1877-0428, DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.06.491

6. Popa D., Bazgan M., Tomozii S., (2011) Success Study in the Professions with Practical Applications, Journal of Engineering Studies and Research, “Vasile Alexandri” University of Bacău Press, ISSN 2068 – 7559;

7. Popa D., Tomozii S., (2011) The Necessity of Intercultural Education for Students,  ”Țara Bârsei” Periodical No.11/2011 Grafica  Print Press, pp. 181-188, ISSN 1583 -3119;

8. Tomozii S., Norel M., Talabă D, Usaci D., Dejan Bokonjic (2011) Educational Staff’s Opinion about Quality Assurance Standards in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Scientific International Conference: Institutional Strategic Quality Management in Higher Education, Transilvania University Press, pp 279-285, ISBN 978-973-589-913-2;

9. Tomozii S., (2010) Communication within the Medical System, International Scientific Conference PHOENIX, September, Vol. II, International Conference PHOENIX – PHE Proceedings 2010, 23-25 September, Transylvania University Press, pp 295-301, ISSN 2068-9845;

10. Tomozii S., (2010) Adults' Profession: a Criterion for Improved Educational Softwares, International Scientific Conference „Education, Quality, Strategic Development”, Targoviste, Valahia University Press, 4-6 June 2009, pp.441-448, ISBN 978-973-1955-61-2,

11. Popa D.,Tomozii S., (2008) Intelligence, Personality Factors and Proactive Personality as Determinants of a Successful Career, International Conference Edu-World 2008: "Education Facing Contemporary World Issues", University of Pitesti Press, Pitesti, 5-8 June 2008 pp. 231-242, ISSN:1844-6264,

12. Tomozii S., Popa D.,(2008) Adult Education in the 3rd Millennium. International Scientific Conference „ Quality in Education: Theories, Principles and Achievements”, Institute of Educational Sciences Press, 30-31 October 2008, Part I, Chisinau, pp. 101-103, CEP USM, ISBN: 978-9975-9685-6-0;

Monograph and Teaching Materials

. Co-author

1. Panc, I. & all. (2015) Education and Counseling. Chapter: Education . Attitudes, Universitara Press, Bucharest;

2. Panc, I. & all. (2015) Career counselling for professional development. An intervention program for students, Universitara Press, Bucharest

Scientific Research Projects

2012 -2015 – long term expert (carrier counselor) in Project– “Start în carieră – Bune practici europene în consilierea profesională a studenţilor români” (START your carreer good practices in professional counseling Romanian Students), POSDRU/160/2.1/S/137360

· 2012 – 2015  PhD Scholarship for: Applying SPRIAL METHODOLOGY of the EU Council for Strengthening the School – Family- Community Partnership (active researcher, project manager);

· 2012-2014 – trainer and carrier counselor in: ”Măsuri integrate pentru stimularea ocupării în anteprenoriatului în zonele rurale ale Regiunii Vest”  (Integrated Measures to stimulate employment and entrepreneurship in Western Regions), POSDRU/110/5.2/G/88924;

· 2012- 2014 short-term expert in PERFORMER –”Perspective ale formării prin masterat a specialiștilor din domeniul educației timpurii și al școlarității mici la un nivel calitativ superior”(New Perspectives on Specialists’ Education through Master Studies  in Early Childhood), POSDRU-86-1.2/S/ 6 21775, Funding line number 86 - Quality in Superior Education; 36 months – approved project.;

· 2012 – international expert – Curriculum designer for university courses; EUROPEAN LIFE LONG LEARNING PROGRAM - ITALY AGENCY - PROJECT COMENIUS ACTION 2.2,  on behave of ISPEF & Transylvania University of Brasov

· 2011 – 2013 researcher and member of the local action group in: ”Rolul dialogului social în promovarea incluziunii sociale active ” (Social Dialogue  and Its Role in Developing Social Cohesion) , developed by CRIES Association, Timisoara Romania  in Partnership with EU Council, project ID: POSDRU/93/3.3/S/62500

· 2010 -2011 - short-term expert” EU Standards for Accreditation of Study Programs on BH Universities” TEMPUS project SMGR 158853-1-2009-1-SE;

· 2012-2013 – local coordinator in ”Educatia Altfel II” (Different Education, 2ⁿ), funded by EU Committee, through Youth in Action Program, Action 5.1.- Meetings of young people and those responsible for youth policy;

· 2011-2012 – local coordinator in ”Educational Altfel” (Different Education) funded by EU Committee, through Youth in Action Program, Action 5.1.- Meetings of young people and those responsible for youth policy;

· 2007-2010 expert, researcher, member of the organizing committee  of  TOUCHING Project  CNCSIS, IDEI - ID 203,  Phoneix PHE International Scientific Conference, part of ”Unitatea în diversitatea în contextual reformelor curricular – clarificări conceptual în teoria curiculumului” (Unity in diversity in the Context of Curricular Reform – Conceptual Clarifications in Curriculum Theory), IDEI-203, NR.148/01.10.2007;

Achievements

2018 - Founder and Chairman of Empower Cultural Exchange

2018 - I.S.P.E.F. (Institute) Legal Representative & Head of China Branch

2011- Certified Head of Quality. Certified International and European Evaluator for Preschool, School and University;

2011 – Researcher (facilitator) SPIRAL Methodology, European Council & Together Network, Co-founder & member of Brasov Territory of Coresponsibility ;

 (*) 2011- Member of researchers’ group SPIRAL and experts for Together Network of Council of Eu;

(*) 2015 – Peer Reviewer for Journal of Educational Studies http://www.rroij.com;

(*) 2016 – Member of Athens Institute for Education & Research, Education & Psychology Departments, www.atiner.gr (by invitation);  

(*) 2016 – Peer Reviewer for Athens Institute for Education & Research Journals (by invitation); 

(*) 2016 – Member of the New Zeeland Positive Psychology Association (request);

(*) 11.11. 2017 – Member of the Academic Genesis Platform- AGP (by invitation)

(*) 04.2018- present collaborating with Ningbo local government to promote International Cooperation via One Belt One Road Program

(*) 04.2018 – ISPEF representative, Zhejiang Office

Consulting Projects

2018-present Educational Consulting Project for WitProgram – one of the first artificial intelligence companies in China. I have the honorific title of Chief Education Officer

2018-Present Counselor at Business Romania

Awards

2014 Diploma of Excellence issued by Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Transylvania University, with the occasion of the 10^th anniversary;

Contact

Office: Room 443B , Faculty Building, GDUFS South Campus

E-mail: simona@gdufs.edu.cn