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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Other Skills
Extra Curricular Activities
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Gulnar Jafarli

Gulnar Jafarli

Baku

Summary

Strategically-minded Leading Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and process optimization that contribute to successful project outcomes. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration and innovation in challenging environments. Ready to leverage these competencies to drive organizational success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Leading Specialist – Department of Language Subjects Programs

INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (ARTI)
Baku
04.2025 - Current
  • Evaluate and revise school language curricula to align with modern pedagogical standards and international benchmarks.
  • Develop and implement monitoring and assessment tools to measure student progress and curriculum effectiveness.
  • Provide expert recommendations for curriculum improvement based on classroom observations, test analysis, and educational research.
  • Facilitate workshops for educators to ensure effective delivery of updated language programs.

English Teacher

SCHOOL #191
Baku
09.2024 - Current
  • Teach English language skills with a focus on speaking, writing, listening, and grammar to secondary school students.
  • Use interactive and inclusive methods to increase student participation and foster a communicative learning environment.
  • Incorporate digital tools and project-based learning to enhance student engagement and motivation.
  • Monitor and assess student progress through formative and summative assessments, providing personalized feedback and support.

Leading Specialist – Department of Innovation in Education

INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (ARTI)
Baku
11.2024 - 04.2025
  • Led the implementation of various national educational projects and research initiatives focused on improving teaching quality and learning outcomes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and carry out innovative strategies in teacher training and student engagement.
  • Contributed to data analysis and reporting for educational innovation projects aligned with strategic educational goals.
  • Supported policy development through research findings and best practices in global education systems.

Secretary

BEYLAGAN CONSTITUENCY ELECTION COMMISSION #83
Beylagan
08.2022 - 10.2024
  • Coordinated official election records and documentation adhering to national procedures.
  • Ensured accuracy and confidentiality of voter data and ballot processing.
  • Facilitated communication among commission members, polling station staff, and government authorities.

English Teacher

PATHWAY course by American Councils for International Education
Beylagan
01.2024 - 09.2024
  • Developing students' English language abilities, as well as their leadership and professional skills.
  • Enhancing their educational prospects by exposing them to the US culture and school curriculum.

English Teacher

SCHOOL #1 NAMED AFTER RIZVAN NASIROV
Beylagan
09.2014 - 09.2024
  • Giving my students an opportunity to communicate and collaborate fluently with their classmates.
  • Incorporated technology into daily lessons to enhance instruction.
  • Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.

English Teacher/ TAG Facilitator

BRITISH COUNCIL LEARNING HUB
Beylagan
10.2019 - 03.2022
  • Cooperating with numerous English teachers to exchange ideas about an effective language teaching process and offer solutions.
  • Integrated current events into lessons to promote critical thinking among students.
  • Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.

English Teacher

SCHOOL #6 NAMED AFTER NIZAMI AGHAYEV
Beylagan
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Creating a classroom climate where respect and rapport thrive.
  • Facilitated student success and academic growth new curriculum implementation.

English Tutor

"DARYA" COURSE
Beylagan
09.2016 - 11.2017
  • Improving students' grammar skills, speaking, and reading methods.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current with educational best practices.

English Tutor

"HADAF" COURSE
Beylagan
09.2013 - 02.2016
  • Developing students’ abilities to use and understand English grammatically correct.
  • Taught students how to study, take notes, and complete test questions.

Education

Master of Science - MSc TESOL

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Bristol, UK
09-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Language Teaching-English Language Teacher

AZERBAIJAN INSTITUTE OF TEACHERS
Ganja
07-2013

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Assessment design
  • Educational research
  • Teacher training
  • Digital literacy
  • Student engagement
  • Classroom management
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Innovation management
  • Collaboration skills
  • Communication skills

Accomplishments

  • University of Northern Colorado, US (Sep 2024 - Oct 2024) - Fulbright TEA Finalist 2024
  • North Carolina State University (Jan. 2023 - May 2023 - English Language Teaching (ELT) Certificate Program Alumna 2023
  • Delhi, India – Global Teacher Awardee 2020
  • University of Bristol, UK (Sep 2020 - Sep 2021) - Chevening Scholarship Awardee 2020

Languages

Azerbaijani
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Other Skills

  • MS Word
  • MS Excel
  • MS Powerpoint
  • MS Outlook

Extra Curricular Activities

Visitor Teacher at Greeley West High School, Greeley, Colorado (Sep 2024 - Oct 2024)

· Observed and participated in classroom instruction in a U.S. high school to enhance knowledge of American educational practices and student-centered learning.

· Collaborated with U.S. teachers and administrators to exchange effective teaching strategies, especially in English language instruction and classroom engagement.

· Delivered cultural exchange presentations to introduce Azerbaijani education and culture to U.S. students and staff.

Teacher Trainer at INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN EDUCATION, Beylagan (Nov 2019 - Sep 2024)

· Enhancing language teachers' knowledge in language assessment and productive teaching.

· Utilized curriculum with life-based approach.

· Assisted teachers in understanding current educational trends and best practices.

· Sought out opportunities for professional growth by attending webinars or workshops related to education topics.

Member at "BEYLAGAN YOUTHS' ENLIGHTENMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT" PUBLIC UNION, Beylagan (Aug 2016 - Jan 2019) 

· Implementing new projects in Beylagan that had never existed before.

· Enriching youths' knowledge and outlook by involving them in productive events, so that they will be able to create strong societies.

Project Expert at "INCI" IDP (INTERNALLY DISPLACED PEOPLE) WOMEN'S PUBLIC ASSOCIATION, Beylagan (Apr 2018 - Sep 2018)

· Creating Summer Schools for students who live in conflicted areas.

· Inspiring teenagers and girls to improve their hidden skills.

Social Worker at "SHAFA PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL HELPING " PUBLIC UNION
Beylagan (Sep 2014 - Jun 2018)

· Supporting children who are not able to communicate with others and suffer from family conflicts.

· Helping them feel determined, encourage them to believe in their abilities and recognize their own rights.

· Keeping their spirit high, emerge their hidden capabilities and potential.

Volunteer at BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE, Ganja (Oct 2011 - Dec 2012)

· Learned about young people's values and advantages through training programmes and conversation clubs which were organized by German and American volunteers.

· Boosted my knowledge about preparing projects with other peers in a peaceful environment.

Timeline

Leading Specialist – Department of Language Subjects Programs

INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (ARTI)
04.2025 - Current

Leading Specialist – Department of Innovation in Education

INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (ARTI)
11.2024 - 04.2025

English Teacher

SCHOOL #191
09.2024 - Current

English Teacher

PATHWAY course by American Councils for International Education
01.2024 - 09.2024

Secretary

BEYLAGAN CONSTITUENCY ELECTION COMMISSION #83
08.2022 - 10.2024

English Teacher/ TAG Facilitator

BRITISH COUNCIL LEARNING HUB
10.2019 - 03.2022

English Teacher

SCHOOL #6 NAMED AFTER NIZAMI AGHAYEV
09.2017 - 09.2018

English Tutor

"DARYA" COURSE
09.2016 - 11.2017

English Teacher

SCHOOL #1 NAMED AFTER RIZVAN NASIROV
09.2014 - 09.2024

English Tutor

"HADAF" COURSE
09.2013 - 02.2016

Master of Science - MSc TESOL

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Language Teaching-English Language Teacher

AZERBAIJAN INSTITUTE OF TEACHERS
Gulnar Jafarli