Umriniso Olimnazarova
134 Soibnazarov, Khorog, Tajikistan,GBAO
Summary
I am a passionate educator with a strong belief in the power of education to foster hope and prosperity in communities. My education and work experience have given me a thorough understanding of the high school curriculum, with a particular emphasis on Humanities and Social Sciences. I have had an opportunity to study in and work in both administrative and teaching positions for the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) as well as for governmental educational institutions in Tajikistan that have been instrumental in shaping my identity and building my competencies as an educator. I put my heart and soul into inspiring my students to utilize the knowledge, skills, and values that they acquire throughout the STEP modules to construct their vision of their community's prosperity and create projects to achieve this vision.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher of Humanities and Social Sciences
Aga Khan Education Services (AKES)
08.2018 - 12.2022
- taught STEP modules (Muslim Societies and Civilizations, Encounters in Muslim History) to the secondary students in Tajikistan and Afghanistan in accordance with the curriculum's fundamental principles and goals applying humanistic, civilizational, and normative approaches
- designed learning materials in Tajik, Russian, Persian, and English for secondary students in Tajikistan and Afghanistan based on the modules created by the Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS)
- collaborated with colleagues and co-teachers in designing innovative activities and learning strategies to enhance student engagement and academic progress and empower students to express their learning through creative art utilizing visuals, audio, and videos
- created focused lessons to nurture and develop students’ skills such as team building, text analysis, historical thinking skills, notetaking, critical thinking, and presentation skills
- maintained classroom management by incorporating motivational activities and positive reinforcement in which students take ownership of their learning and actions by making multifaceted connections and contextualizing complex concepts
- implemented various pedagogical methods and tools as well as interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to create inclusive and vibrant learning settings where students’ individual learning needs are considered and met
- contributed to AKES's larger projects, including the establishment and implementation of AKES Tajikistan's humanities and social sciences agenda
- established effective rapport with parents by constantly updating them of their children’s academic progress and their overall performance
- prepared learning materials and resources for Mobile Teaching, Summer Camps, and delivered classes to a range of different age groups of students in the remote regions of GBAO
- designed creative approaches to assessing students learning progress by implementing formative and summative assessments
- examined and gave written feedback on the STEP curriculum translation from English to Tajik
Administrative Assistant
Regional Ismaili Council For GBAO
01.2013 - 12.2016
Lecturer in Marketing and Ethics of Management
Khorog State University
09.2008 - 07.2012
Administrative Assistant
Khorog State University
02.2007 - 02.2009
Education
Master of Teaching (MTeach)
University College London-Institute of Education
London, United Kingdom09.2018
MA Education, Muslim Societies And Civilizations
The Institute of Ismaili Studies
London, United Kingdom09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Management in Social Sphere
Khorog State University
Khorog, Tajikistan06.2008
Skills
- Teacher Mentoring
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Teacher Collaboration
- New Teacher Coaching
- Emotional and Social Support
- Teacher Observation
- Teacher Performance Improvement
- Teacher Performance Evaluation
Certification
- STEP Continuing Professional Development Training, Dushanbe, Tajikistan – (August 2018; August 2019); (online: August 2020; August 2021; August 2022)
- Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (Grade: A), School of Professional and Continuing Education, University of Central Asia, Khorog, Tajikistan – (June 2013 – June 2015)
- Certificate in Business Russian Language, School of Professional and Continuing Education, University of Central Asia, Khorog, Tajikistan – (November 2011 – January 2012)
- Certificate in Khorog English and Preparatory Programme (KEPP, a project of the Institute of Ismaili Studies), Khorog, Tajikistan – (March 2009 – January 2010)
Volunteering
Mentor for STEP Applicants – (2021; 2022)
- observed STEP applicants’ classes, reported on their teaching performances to the IIS, assisted them with developing their qualifying essay
Panel Member of Selection Committee, Aga Khan Lycee, Khorog, Tajikistan – (August 2021; May 2022)
- conducted interviews and selected applicants for AKL grade 0
Panel Member of Selection Committee, Post-Graduate Preparatory Program, School of Professional and Continuing Education, University of Central Asia, Khorog, Tajikistan – (October 2020; October 2022)
- reviewed and evaluated applications, conducted and checked English test, conducted individual interviews and provided written feedback on each candidate
Languages and Technologies
Languages: English (full professional proficiency), Russian (full professional proficiency), Persian (full professional proficiency), Tajik (full professional proficiency), Shughni (native)
Technologies: proficient in Microsoft Office, Canva and Teams, Zoom
Timeline
Teacher of Humanities and Social Sciences
Aga Khan Education Services (AKES)
08.2018 - 12.2022
Administrative Assistant
Regional Ismaili Council For GBAO
01.2013 - 12.2016
Lecturer in Marketing and Ethics of Management
Khorog State University
09.2008 - 07.2012
Administrative Assistant
Khorog State University
02.2007 - 02.2009
Master of Teaching (MTeach)
University College London-Institute of Education
MA Education, Muslim Societies And Civilizations
The Institute of Ismaili Studies
Bachelor of Arts - Management in Social Sphere
Khorog State University
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