Farid Rustamzada
Baku
Summary
Highly motivated and results-oriented educator with proven experience in economics teaching, curriculum development, project management, and youth development. Proven success in leading and mentoring teams, fostering partnerships, and achieving project goals. Expertise in non-formal education, digital learning, and youth empowerment. Committed to driving impactful educational outcomes through strategic planning and collaborative leadership.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Economics and Business Studies Teacher
LANDAU School
Baku
09.2021 - 01.2025
- Delivered IGCSE Economics, AS Level Economics, and A-Level Economics and Business Studies classes for 200+ students, including creating engaging and informative course materials
- Served as Subject Lead Teacher, mentoring and guiding a team of Economics educators
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive Economics abd Business Studies curriculums, including innovative teaching methodologies
- Prepared, administered and evaluated 40+ examinations
International Projects Manager
Azerbaijan Young Teachers Association (AGMA)
Baku
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Developed and managed 10 educational development projects supported by Ministry of Education and Science of Azerbaijan such as 'Adaptation of PhET Simulations Platform', 'Digital Tools for Non-formal Education'
- Trained and mentored 300+ young educators and students in teaching and digital learning methods
- Crafted comprehensive project proposals, developed budgets, and designed detailed monitoring and evaluation plans; tracked progress and achieved a 20% increase in project efficiency and timely completion rates
- Established partnerships with 20+ CSOs, international partners (Harvard, Colorado Universities), government/NGOs
Founder and Educational Advisor
EOS Academy
Baku
02.2016 - 01.2025
- Designed and led 5 social projects that empowered over 500 disadvantaged students through non-formal education
- Founded ASSA, a student organization for youth development and participation, mobilizing over 300 students
- Coordinated capacity-building trainings, mentorship and networking opportunities for over 500 students
- Engaged 400,000+ young people with social media content on civic education and youth participation
- Supervised a diverse team, achieved a 15% cost saving and exceeded initial beneficiary goals by 80%
Scholarship Program Mentor
The National Union of Students in Hungary (HÖOK)
Budapest
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Ensured effectiveness of the educational programs, mentored students through cultural and educational challenges
- Planned and organized over 10 training and workshop sessions for new students
Finance R2R Analyst
GE Global Operations
Budapest
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Tracking manual journal entries and analyze root cause/solutions
- General Accounting and General Ledger activities (manual journal entries, accounting reconciliation)
Education
BSc - Applied Economics
Corvinus University of Budapest
09.2017 - 01.2021
BSc - Economics
ADA University
09.2014 - 05.2017
Skills
- Economics teaching/tutoring
- KS4 teaching
- Training and Development
- Education management
- Initiative and innovation
- Project management
- Analysis and problem solving
- Team building and co-operation
- Communication and presentation
- Monitoring & Evaluation, Reporting
- MS Office ; STATA ; GRETL ; SharePoint
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Languages
Azerbaijani (fluent)
English (fluent)
Russian (basic)
Turkish (fluent)
Awards and Certifications
- "Extension Cambridge IGCSE Economics (0455) (0987) 2023-2025" certificate, Cambridge Assessment International Education
- International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Fellow, U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, 12/23
- The EaP Civil Society Fellow, EaP Civil Society Facility, 07/23
- Community Building Initiative Award, U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan, 08/21
- Stipendium Hungaricum Holder, Tempus Foundation & EU, 07/17
- Presidential Scholarship, President of Azerbaijan, 09/14
Timeline
International Projects Manager
Azerbaijan Young Teachers Association (AGMA)
01.2022 - 01.2025
Economics and Business Studies Teacher
LANDAU School
09.2021 - 01.2025
Scholarship Program Mentor
The National Union of Students in Hungary (HÖOK)
06.2019 - 05.2020
Finance R2R Analyst
GE Global Operations
09.2018 - 05.2019
BSc - Applied Economics
Corvinus University of Budapest
09.2017 - 01.2021
Founder and Educational Advisor
EOS Academy
02.2016 - 01.2025
BSc - Economics
ADA University
09.2014 - 05.2017
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