Maharat Muradli
Baku,Azerbaijan
Summary
Passionate and dedicated educator with expertise in English, ICT, and IELTS instruction. Over a decade of experience teaching and mentoring students, supporting SEN and EAL learners, and integrating technology into education. Skilled in project management, teacher training, and curriculum development. Successfully led educational initiatives, including a six-month TESOL training for public school teachers. Strong organizational and communication skills, with experience in exam administration and lesson planning. A results-driven professional committed to fostering student success through innovative teaching strategies and continuous professional development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2027
2027
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant of head of primary and secondary school
Azerbaijan British College
01.2021 - 03.2025
- Co-taught core subjects, providing support in English, Math, and Science lessons.
- Led as the main ICT teacher, delivering engaging lessons in Scratch, robotics, and digital skills.
- Conducted maths intervention sessions for students needing extra support, including those who were absent.
- Worked closely with SEN and EAL students, adapting teaching methods to meet their learning needs.
- Designed and set up classroom displays to enhance the learning environment.
- Prepared students for the COBIS ICT competition, teaching them the Just2easy program.
- Provided written feedback, assessed students’ workbooks and copybooks, and ensured progress tracking.
- Developed lesson plans and presentations, especially for ICT, to make lessons interactive and structured.
- Organized school events such as ICT Fair, Maths Fair, and Egypt Day, contributing to school-wide engagement.
- Acted as a translator during parent-teacher meetings, ensuring clear communication between teachers and parents.
Project leader & expert
Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Expert in the 5th Grant Competition on Development and Innovations in Education.
- Winner of the 6th Grant Competition, showcasing expertise in educational innovation and project execution.
- Led a six-month TESOL training program (2022) for 30 teachers from 30 public schools.
- Enhanced English language teaching practices across public schools, contributing to professional development.
- Demonstrated strong project management, training, and innovation skills in education.
Grade 2 Teacher
Horizon School
Baku
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Designed and delivered engaging, student-centered lessons that ensured steady progress for all students, including those with special educational needs (SEN).
- Applied differentiation strategies to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Connected lesson content to real-life experiences and student interests, making learning more relevant and meaningful.
- Fostered critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills through engaging activities.
- Encouraged active student participation, collaboration, and confident classroom interaction in a positive learning environment.
- Developed challenging yet achievable activities that promoted higher-order thinking skills.
- Provided individualized support and alternative instruction to students who needed extra guidance.
- Created an inclusive, risk-free discussion environment where students felt safe to express ideas.
- Maintained an engaging classroom setting with visually appealing displays and high-quality student work.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities, optimizing learning time and maintaining lesson flow.
- Promoted teamwork, openness to new ideas, and respectful communication among students.
- Established a trusting and supportive teacher-student relationship, fostering respect and motivation.
- Implemented consistent behavior management strategies, ensuring a structured learning environment.
- Effectively integrated technology and digital tools to enrich the learning experience.
- Utilized resources efficiently to maximize learning outcomes.
- Ensured safety awareness in practical subjects, helping students understand and follow safety guidelines.
- Planned high-quality lessons with clear objectives, using a variety of teaching strategies.
- Maintained high expectations for all students, encouraging them to reach their full potential.
- Built on students' prior knowledge to introduce and reinforce new concepts.
- Designed varied and challenging tasks to meet student needs while ensuring their well-being.
- Encouraged participation through individual, pair, and group work, promoting social learning.
- Integrated literacy and numeracy development into various subject areas.
- Used effective questioning techniques and clear explanations to enhance understanding.
- Differentiated lesson activities to support both higher- and lower-ability students.
- Assessed prior knowledge at the beginning of lessons to tailor teaching effectively.
- Conducted formative and summative assessments to track progress and guide future instruction.
- Provided frequent, constructive feedback to help students improve their understanding.
- Ensured students understood grading criteria and what was required to achieve high marks.
- Gave students opportunities to revise and refine their work based on feedback.
- Used a range of assessment methods to evaluate student progress and inform teaching.
- Assigned meaningful and regular homework to reinforce classroom learning.
Assistant teacher
TISA (The International School of Azerbaijan)
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Ensured consistent application of school policies and procedures across all classes.
- Assisted students during field trips, prioritizing both safety and hands-on learning experiences.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to develop effective lesson plans tailored to student needs.
- Provided valuable input during parent-teacher meetings, supporting discussions on student progress.
- Monitored individual student performance, identifying areas that needed additional attention or support.
- Boosted literacy skills through engaging storytelling sessions that encouraged creativity and comprehension.
- Integrated modern technology into lessons to make learning more interactive and engaging.
- Organized and prepared classrooms with necessary materials and resources before lessons.
- Offered extra support to students with special educational needs, adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Maintained a safe and supportive learning environment, ensuring children's well-being at all times.
- Created classroom displays to reinforce key learning topics and increase student engagement.
- Stepped in for absent teachers, delivering lessons seamlessly in line with the curriculum.
- Helped students with learning difficulties, using targeted strategies to improve understanding in core subjects.
Instructor (General English / IELTS / SAT/ Preparation of potential university students)
World Education
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Trained students for IELTS, SAT, and General English, helping them achieve target scores.
- Focused on exam strategies, critical thinking, and language mastery to enhance student performance.
- Guided potential university students in academic English and essay writing.
- Balanced 20% theory with 80% practice, including storytelling, discussions, and projects.
- Designed customized lesson plans to cater to different learning styles.
- Achieved high student success rates in standardized tests.
- Mentored students to improve fluency, grammar, and confidence in English.
Instructor (Azerbaijani language and literature teacher / General English / Preparation of potential university students)
Ughur Courses
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Designed engaging lessons in General English, helping students improve their communication and comprehension skills.
- Developed individualized learning plans to address diverse student needs and learning paces.
- Helped students build confidence in language use, whether for academic purposes or everyday communication
- Prepared students for university entrance exams, focusing on academic writing, critical reading, and analytical reading.
- Prepared students for university entrance exams, teaching them test-taking strategies, time management, and question analysis techniques
- Taught Azerbaijani language and literature to university-bound students, focusing on advanced reading, writing, and analytical skills.
Education
TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Arizona State University
BA - Azerbaijani Language and Literature Teaching
Qafqaz University
01.2010 - 01.2014
Skills
- Lesson planning & differentiated instruction
- Classroom management & student engagement
- ICT, Scratch programming & robotics instruction
- Project management & organizational expertise
- Teacher training & mentoring
- Supporting SEN & EAL students
- Assessment design & effective feedback
- Event organization & competition coaching (COBIS, STEM)
- Integrating technology & innovation into learning
- Writing & storytelling in education
- Strong teamwork & collaboration skills
Certification
- Teaching Students with English as a Second Language (ESL)
- English: Teaching Writing
- Adaptive Teaching (Differentiation)
- Expert of the V Grant about Development and Innovation in Education.
- Adaptive Teaching Made Simple
- Assessment for Learning
- Behaviour Management: Behaviour Basics.
- Behaviour Management: Structures and Routines
- Safeguarding Young People for International Schools
- Staying Safe Online for International Schools.
- Education in Emergencies Global Course (Executive Summary Version)
- Secondary Marking and Feedback
- Lesson Preparation for Secondary School
- Inclusive Practice
- High Quality Lesson Planning (with Mike Gershon)
- Creating a Remote Learning Culture (Recording)
- Classroom Problems (with Tom Bennett)
- Child Protection for International Schools
- A Guide to International Data Protection: Education
- Adverse Childhood Experience
- An Introduction to SEND Support
- Child Neglect for International Schools
- Dyslexia Awareness for International Schools
- FGM Awareness
- Preventing Bullying for International Schools
- Raising Awareness of Trafficking and Modern Slavery
- Staff Wellbeing for International Schools
- The Prevent Duty
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 02/29/92
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Azerbaijani
Custom
- Mr. Elchin Abbasov, Head of ICT Department, Elchin.Abbasov@abc.edu.az, +994513002096
- Mrs. Nurana Tapdighova, Head of Year 4 and Humanities, Nurana.Tapdigova@abc.edu.az, +994502842221
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Azerbaijani
Native
Arabic
Intermediate
Turkish
Fluent
Russian
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Exploring new teaching methods, EdTech tools, and curriculum design. Writing stories and reading educational literature, fiction, and professional development books. Creating and managing educational projects that enhance learning experiences. Teaching ICT, working with Scratch, and integrating digital tools into learning. Attending training, workshops, and courses to enhance teaching and leadership skills.
Accomplishments
Winner of the 5th and 6th Grant Competitions on Development and Innovations in Education, organized by the Ministry of Science and Education.
Timeline
Project leader & expert
Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan
01.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant of head of primary and secondary school
Azerbaijan British College
01.2021 - 03.2025
Grade 2 Teacher
Horizon School
01.2019 - 11.2020
Assistant teacher
TISA (The International School of Azerbaijan)
01.2018 - 01.2019
Instructor (General English / IELTS / SAT/ Preparation of potential university students)
World Education
01.2016 - 01.2018
Instructor (Azerbaijani language and literature teacher / General English / Preparation of potential university students)
Ughur Courses
01.2014 - 01.2016
BA - Azerbaijani Language and Literature Teaching
Qafqaz University
01.2010 - 01.2014
TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Arizona State University
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