Leyla Hamidova
Baku
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. I have also built strong relationships with students, educators, partners, and stakeholders across different countries and regions. Proficient in data analysis to identify professional development needs, and orchestrating targeted activities to address those needs. Established and nurtured robust relationships with stakeholders, consistently surpassing their expectations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Coordinator
Washington English Center
Washington, DC
01.2023 - Current
- Prepare lesson plans that align with company and student needs
- Developed and maintained program curriculum materials, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.
- Oversaw the development of online learning tools such as web-based tutorials or virtual classrooms.
- Conducted research into best practices for instruction within higher education institutions.
EducationUSA Adviser
American Councils for International Education
Baku
12.2014 - 09.2023
- Provided individualized and group consultations and delivered lectures and presentations on different aspects of applying and studying in U.S. colleges and universities.
- Managed the Regional Advising Program M&E of the EducationUSA work, hosted weekly meetings with the team, became aware of activities – current and upcoming, double-checked budgets and proposals, and submitted reports (monthly, annual, and quarterly) to stakeholders.
- Started the Competitive College Club program and successfully led it together with the regional program.
- Started the EducationUSA Regional Program with three regions only, then grew to 6 and 9, and in 2022 exceeded it into ten regions with over 40 alumni every year and 100 success stories
- Advised, guided, and helped students define international university, fill out application forms, write essays, and apply for a visa
- I have been assigned as the mentor for the new adviser to help and guide them until they learn the job
- Created the M&E format with set specific goals and track program outcomes.
Associate Supervisor Procter
SAT Test Center
Baku
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Responsible for conducting a secure, valid administration in the testing room. Monitoring students in the testing room.
Education Adviser
Ganja Education Information Center
Ganja
07.2012 - 05.2014
- Provided detailed information about study abroad opportunities. Strengthened students’ motivation and desire to receive international education through seminars and joint events with different international organizations.
- Organized a physical advising center that effectively served the needs of students and other stakeholders.
- Organized the outreach program in local schools, universities, NGOs, Youth Centers, and nearby regions.
- Provided quarter and monthly reports to the U.S Embassy, Center Reporting System, and Activity Tracker
Client Service Manager
One2One” Promotion Marketing Agency
Baku
09.2010 - 04.2012
- Clients: McCann Erikson, P&G, Danone, Fujifilm, Coca-Cola, JTI
- Prepared proposals, project plans, training, and reports on each project to present to clients.
- Implemented and managed the work of the promoters, supervisors, and designers.
- Trained promo staff and supervisors on upcoming projects
- Tailored database structures and implemented strategic database management techniques, including data cleansing and normalization to meet specific business and sales needs of the company
Education
Master of Arts - Education And Human Development
George Washington University
Washington, DC05-2024
Master of Arts - Education Leadership And Management
Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University
Baku, Azerbaijan05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Lingustics
Baku State University
Baku, Azerbaijan06-2010
Associate of Arts - The Technology of Playing Fortepiano
Music School #5
Ganja, Azerbaijan09-2004
Skills
- Project/Program Management
- Brand Management
- Study Abroad
- Research and Planning
- Public Relations
Certification
- Drexel University, PM Primer: Cognitive Ability and Decisiveness,Aug 2022 Credential ID 22-XZ2V5
- Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management, University of Virginia, August 2021;
- Writing in Sciences, Stanford University, January 2021;
- Introduction to Psychology, Yale University, January 2021;
- Leaders of Learning, HarvardX, December 2020;
- Business and Project Management, e-Learning College, September 2020;
Languages
Azerbaijani
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Russian
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Academic Coordinator
Washington English Center
01.2023 - Current
Associate Supervisor Procter
SAT Test Center
09.2016 - 12.2018
EducationUSA Adviser
American Councils for International Education
12.2014 - 09.2023
Education Adviser
Ganja Education Information Center
07.2012 - 05.2014
Client Service Manager
One2One” Promotion Marketing Agency
09.2010 - 04.2012
Master of Arts - Education And Human Development
George Washington University
Master of Arts - Education Leadership And Management
Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University
Bachelor of Arts - Lingustics
Baku State University
Associate of Arts - The Technology of Playing Fortepiano
Music School #5
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