Farid Rustamzada
Baku,Azerbaijan
Summary
Innovative Economics educator with strong skills in course development and educational technology. Delivered engaging lessons to over 200 students, enhancing understanding and application of economic principles in diverse learning environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Economics and Business Studies Teacher
LANDAU School
Baku
09.2021 - 09.2025
- 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
Economics Tutor
Freelance
Online
06.2019 - Current
- Prepare and deliver courses to undergraduate students on subjects such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, business management, and behavioral economics.
- Prepare course materials such as syllabus, homework assignments, and handouts.
International Projects Manager
Azerbaijan Young Teachers Association (AGMA)
Baku
01.2022 - 09.2025
- 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 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 - 09.2025
- Designed and led 5 social projects that empowered over 500 disadvantaged students through non-formal education
- Founded ASSA, 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 diverse team, achieved 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 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
Bachelor of Science - Applied Economics
Corvinus University of Budapest
BudapestBachelor of Science - Economics
ADA University
Baku, AzerbaijanSkills
- Economics teaching and tutoring
- Curriculum development
- Educational technology
- Economics analysis
- Training and development
- Educational management
- Project management
- Analysis and problem-solving
- Communication and presentation skills
- Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
- MS Office suite, STATA, GRETL, SharePoint
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 - 09.2025
Economics and Business Studies Teacher
LANDAU School
09.2021 - 09.2025
Economics Tutor
Freelance
06.2019 - Current
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
Founder and Educational Advisor
EOS Academy
02.2016 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Applied Economics
Corvinus University of Budapest
Bachelor of Science - Economics
ADA University
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