Sabina Farajova
Baku
Summary
Well-rounded and dynamic education administrator with expertise in curriculum planning and development. Offers student-focused, dynamic communication skills. Experience leading school administration and driving test scores through proven education methods.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Principal
LANDAU School International
10.2018 - Current
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student academic progress and behavior.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Head of English Department
lANDAU School International
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
- Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
- Managed efficient workflows by creating effective schedules and delegating work based on personnel strengths and knowledge.
- Observed, coached and mentored instructional staff to promote warm, structured and responsive classroom culture.
- Created lesson plans, video content and other associated lesson materials.
- Used data to drive instruction and school-wide decisions related to content.
- Planned and executed content team professional development sessions.
Project Manager & Director of Studies
LANDAU Educational Group, PreLANDAU Evening School
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
English as a First/English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Baku-Oxford School
01.2014 - 06.2018
- Taught English as a First/ as a Second Language Cambridge International Lower Secondary Checkpoint and IGCSE.
- Taught SAT, IELTS & TOEFL classes.
English Teacher
Dunya IB School
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Taught MYP English classes.
Deputy Principal, KS3 Coordinator, English Teacher
British School in Baku
09.2007 - 06.2014
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Promoted effective teaching and learning practices across the school.
- Assisted in the development of the school curriculum and assessment policies.
- Promoted professional growth of assigned teachers and teacher assistants through conferences, setting objectives, classroom observations, and written reports.
- Taught Eglish as a First/Second Language in KS3-5 Cambridge International.
Lecturer in English, English Language Instructor
Azerbaijan State University of Languages
09.2001 - 02.2007
- Taught various courses at the faculty of English Philology, International Relations and Regional Studies (American Studies, European Studies) to undergraduate and graduate students.
Education
Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
CELTA Cambridge English Language Assessment
Bournemouth, UK 09.2008
Master of Arts - Linguistics
Azerbaijan State University of Languages
Baku, Azerbaijan06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - English Philology, Teaching English & Literature
Azerbaijan State University of Languages
Baku, Azerbaijan06.1999
Skills
- Skilled in Mediation
- Emergency Preparedness
- Statistical Data
- Positive Interactions
- Student Discipline
- Community Relations
- Student and Parent Relations
- Curriculum Standards
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Team Collaboration
- Public Speaking
- Activity Organization
Languages
Azerbaijani, Russian
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Deputy Principal
LANDAU School International
10.2018 - Current
Head of English Department
lANDAU School International
10.2018 - 06.2022
Project Manager & Director of Studies
LANDAU Educational Group, PreLANDAU Evening School
10.2018 - 06.2022
English Teacher
Dunya IB School
09.2014 - 12.2014
English as a First/English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Baku-Oxford School
01.2014 - 06.2018
Deputy Principal, KS3 Coordinator, English Teacher
British School in Baku
09.2007 - 06.2014
Lecturer in English, English Language Instructor
Azerbaijan State University of Languages
09.2001 - 02.2007
Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
CELTA Cambridge English Language Assessment
Master of Arts - Linguistics
Azerbaijan State University of Languages
Bachelor of Arts - English Philology, Teaching English & Literature
Azerbaijan State University of Languages
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