Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Language Skills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Certification
References
Timeline
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Ulvia Imanova

Ulvia Imanova

Baku

Summary

Philologist

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

University Lecturer of English

Azerbaijan State Economic University
09.2021 - Current


  • Implemented innovative teaching methodologies to improve learning outcomes and foster critical thinking among students.
  • "Assessed students' performance in speaking and writing exams as a commission member."

Administrator Coordinator

UNEC Language Centre
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • The organiser of the 3rd International forum at UNEC. Organizing events and trainings for the teachers and creating posts and banners for them.

Research Specialist and Member

Econ-physics Research Centre in UNEC
10.2019 - 10.2023
  • Developed comprehensive research reports, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.

Lecturer in English

Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University
09.2020 - 02.2021
  • Developed customized lesson plans based on students'' unique learning styles, preferences, and abilities.

Instructor

Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Education and Sport
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.

Instructor

'Head-Start International'and'LIB' Language Centre
09.2017 - 09.2020
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.

Student and Research Assistant

Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)-Register Office & International Office
10.2014 - 03.2016
  • Assisted in processing student applications and admissions inquiries efficiently.

Administrator & Instructor

'World Languages' Foreign Language and Education Centre
03.2010 - 12.2014
  • Coordinated administrative operations to enhance workflow efficiency and support language program objectives.

Translator Reporter & Media Monitor

Election Monitoring Project (Gun Seher Newspaper) & some other projects
07.2008 - 07.2009
  • Collaborated with project teams to enhance communication and streamline translation processes.

Instructor

'Esperanto' Foreign Language and Education Centre
09.2005 - 07.2008
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
  • Facilitated engaging training sessions to improve student performance and participation.

Education

Master of Arts - English Language Teaching (with thesis)

Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)
Famagusta, Cyprus
02.2017

Bachelor (B.A.) - English Language and Literature (Philology)

Azerbaijan State University of Languages
Baku,Azerbaijan

Skills

  • Digital skills: good command of office suite (Word Processor, Power Point, Presentation Software, Microsoft Excel and Canva ) good command of photo editing software gained as an amateur photographer) good command of Statistical package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) (able to analyze data)
  • Communication skills: Possessing good verbal and written communication skills; able to express thoughts, ideas obviously (both in the auditorium, or in any conference or meeting) able to listen attentively and precisely with respect (without interrupting someone's speech)
  • Organizational / managerial skills: Good classroom management and office management skills; able to work with international students from different cultures These abilities gained from the experience working in register office and international office in EMU
  • Job-related skills: -familiar with different English teaching methods, -having material development skills -mentoring skills (training and teaching assistants/new employers)

Language Skills

Azerbaijani
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Turkish
Advanced
C1
Russian
Upper intermediate
B2

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Thesis: Reasons for and Attitudes towards Code Switching, A Case Study.

The study intends to explore the reasons of native speakers of Azerbaijani language for code switching. The study also searches the students’ attitudes towards the use of code switching both inside and outside the classroom. The study is carried out in Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) where English is the medium of instruction. Besides, the researcher is the first who constituted the present study.

Published in Google Scholar,2017


Certification


  • Certified for lasting contribution to the '1st International Academic Youth Forum'- Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus.
  • ICTE - 'Information and Communication Technologies in Education'- Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus
  • 'The First International Forum on PR Creativity' endorsed by International Public Relations Association (IPRA), Global Career Institute and Azerbaijan Press Council, Republic of Azerbaijan.
  • Certified for exceptional contribution as an Event Organizer in the 3rd International Forum on Language Proficiency and Economic Opportunity: Preparing Students for the Globalized Market" organized by UNEC and British Council.
  • 'Critical Thinking Through Teaching English' - American Councils Azerbaijan"
  • 'Soft Skills' and "Digital Skills"- certificate of Achievements- Azerbaijan State Economic University
  • 'APTIS for Teachers' - Score C (British Council), Global Career Institute and Azerbaijan Press Council, Republic of Azerbaijan.
  • 'TESOL Methodology' - TESOL Professional Training program – University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

References

 Prof. Dr. Javanshir Shibliyev, Eastern Mediterranean University, Chair of the Department of Foreign Language Education

 Prof. Dr. Honored Scientist Shahlar Asgarov , rewarded by the Presidents of Azerbaijan (H.Aliyev & I.Aliyev) 

 

Timeline

Administrator Coordinator

UNEC Language Centre
07.2024 - 07.2025

University Lecturer of English

Azerbaijan State Economic University
09.2021 - Current

Lecturer in English

Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University
09.2020 - 02.2021

Research Specialist and Member

Econ-physics Research Centre in UNEC
10.2019 - 10.2023

Instructor

Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Education and Sport
09.2019 - 09.2021

Instructor

'Head-Start International'and'LIB' Language Centre
09.2017 - 09.2020

Student and Research Assistant

Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)-Register Office & International Office
10.2014 - 03.2016

Administrator & Instructor

'World Languages' Foreign Language and Education Centre
03.2010 - 12.2014

Translator Reporter & Media Monitor

Election Monitoring Project (Gun Seher Newspaper) & some other projects
07.2008 - 07.2009

Instructor

'Esperanto' Foreign Language and Education Centre
09.2005 - 07.2008

Master of Arts - English Language Teaching (with thesis)

Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)

Bachelor (B.A.) - English Language and Literature (Philology)

Azerbaijan State University of Languages
Ulvia Imanova