Nuriya Shamilova
Baku,
Summary
Multilingual trainer skilled in teaching and communicating with diverse learners. Committed to helping students overcome challenges, enhancing understanding, and encouraging academic growth. Skilled in both in-person and online teaching, creating interactive lessons with a friendly and positive approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Teacher
EDDE ACADEMY
Azerbaijan, Baku
04.2024 - Current
Planned and delivered lessons in English (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, PET, Duolingo) to prepare students for exams and university entry.
Guided students in academic writing and speaking for university applications and visa interviews.
IELTS and TOEFL Speaking Instructor
Celt Colleges
Baku, Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan
10.2019 - 01.2024
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepared students for the General English. Speaking sections of the IELTS and TOEFL exams , focusing on test format familiarity, timing strategies, and targeted skill development.
- Conducted regular mock speaking tests with detailed feedback.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
English Council
Türkiye, İstanbul Kadıköy
05.2022 - 09.2022
Organized group discussions and speaking clubs
Trained students in four skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking, with focus on TOEFL exam techniques.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Language Link
Orenburg, Russia
10.2016 - 07.2019
Key Responsibilities:
- Taught English to children, teenagers, and adults at various proficiency levels (beginner to advanced), adapting lesson plans age, level, and learning style.
- Delivered engaging lessons focused on speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills .
- Conducted Speaking Clubs.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback.
General English Teacher
Zeka Educational Center
Azerbaijan, Baku
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Organized extracurricular language clubs.
Education
Master's Degree in Economics - Specialization: Tourism
Orenburg State University
Institute Of Management07-2019
Specialist's degree -
Orenburg State University
Orenburg, Russia06-2015
Skills
- Exam supervision
- Student motivation
- Online teaching
- Classroom Management
Accomplishments
- International Events & Cultural Programs – Tour guide at Formula 1 Grand Prix, Baku (2016); interpreter and participant coordination at International Theatre Festival, Orenburg, Russia (2014).
- English Language Teaching & Assessment – You Will Speak, Teacher Development Course (2021); Celt Colleges IELTS webinars (2020); Language Link English Language Teaching Program (2017–2019); Barattson IELTS Course (2016).
- Peace Corps / Intelligent Citizen – Women in Our World Gender Studies Course (2010).
- International Education & Testing – IBS Partner’s Conference, Budapest (2025); British Council & EDDE Global IELTS Insights (2025); EducationUSA / ETS Workshop, Teaching TOEFL iBT Skills (2025).
- Language Link – Certificates of Appreciation for contribution to company development (2017, 2018).
- Academic & Youth Engagement – Youth Speak Forum, AIESEC Azerbaijan (2016); International Scientific Conference of Students and Postgraduates, Orenburg, Russia (2014).
- Peace Corps / Intelligent Citizen – Certificate of Completion, Women in Our World Gender Studies Course (2010).
Awards & Certificates
Volunteering Professional Development & Courses
Internship
Orenburg State Medical Academy , Orenburg, Russia - translation & interpreting, reading of lectures on medical topics.
Gymnasium No 2, Orenburg, Russia –observing lessons of 5th form during one month, September, 2014.
Languages
Azerbaijani, Russian, English, French, German, Turkish.
Timeline
Head Teacher
EDDE ACADEMY
04.2024 - Current
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
English Council
05.2022 - 09.2022
IELTS and TOEFL Speaking Instructor
Celt Colleges
10.2019 - 01.2024
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Language Link
10.2016 - 07.2019
General English Teacher
Zeka Educational Center
10.2015 - 05.2016
Master's Degree in Economics - Specialization: Tourism
Orenburg State University
Specialist's degree -
Orenburg State University