Tahira Gasimova
Baku,BA
Summary
Experienced educator in designing interactive and engaging ESL lessons, including General English, Business English, TOEFL iBT, and SAT programs. Committed to employing innovative teaching methods that enhance student learning and participation. Proven ability to adapt to diverse learning styles and needs, ensuring comprehensive and effective language education for all students of different ages and levels.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Academy of the State Customs Committee
09.2025 - Current
- Facilitated classroom discussions, promoting critical thinking and student participation with the Communicative Language Teaching method.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods to ensure learning objectives were met.
Online ESL Teacher
Freelancer
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced students' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during self-designed, communicative, and individual "SpeakWell" program classes.
- Modified various levels' "Recap Self-Study Programs" to meet changing student needs.
SAT, TOEFL Teacher's Assistant
Glodemia
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Coached more than 100 students on test-taking skills and tips, enabling most individuals to improve their scores.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials
Secondary English Teacher
International Landau School
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts within support classes.
English Instructor
Enverson Colleges
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Promoted skill development in reading, writing, speaking, and listening through various instructional methods tailored to individual needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Methodology of Teaching Foreign Languages
Azerbaijan University of Languages
Baku, Azerbaijan06-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
Azerbaijan University of Languages
Baku, Azerbaijan06-2022
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Online Classes
- Syllabus Preparation
- Student Evaluation
- Test Preparation
- Language Skills Development
- Conversational Language
- Acquisition Techniques
Certification
- Cambridge CELTA (Pass B) Certified, ATDC, 2025
- Professional Development Attendance Badge by American English Live Session 3 on the topic of "Fostering Academic Collaboration for English Language Learners", 2024
- Certified by AGMA for participation in the form of “Development on Foreign Language Teachers", 2023
- Certified for attendance at the 2nd International Experiential Learning Conference at European Azerbaijan School, 2022
- Professional development completed in NLP DIPLOMA certificate of training in 2020
- Certified for attendance at the 1st Online International Personal Development Forum in 2020
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Hobbies
- Reading
- Watching films/series
- Language learning
- Painting: awarded a certificate for participating in an art competition in the topic of “Nizami und Schiller mit einer Arbeit teilgenommen” by Botschaft der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Baku
Timeline
English Teacher
Academy of the State Customs Committee
09.2025 - Current
Online ESL Teacher
Freelancer
05.2023 - Current
SAT, TOEFL Teacher's Assistant
Glodemia
10.2022 - 04.2023
Secondary English Teacher
International Landau School
01.2022 - 06.2022
English Instructor
Enverson Colleges
06.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
Azerbaijan University of Languages
Master of Arts - Methodology of Teaching Foreign Languages
Azerbaijan University of Languages