Work experience

• Advanced Placement Capstone Instructor

  Astana Garden School

  2023.08-Current

  (3 years)

  Developed and implemented a comprehensive course program for 10-11th grade ESL students
• College Counselor

  Astana Garden School

  2022.09-Current

  (4 years)

  - Provided career and college counseling to 9-11th grade students, guiding them in crafting successful applications for undergraduate studies, pre-college and selective programs across the US, Canada, UK, Europe and Asia - Asisted students in securing a cumulative total of over $2.5 million in scholarships in the 2022-2024 academic years - Conducted action research to identify strategies that enhance student motivation and participation in extracurricular activities
• Learning Management System Manager

  Astana Garden School

  2020.12-Current

  (5 years)

  - Implemented and managed ManageBac, EduPage, and ascTimetables for a school body of 85 staff and 450 students - Conducted regular training sessions, ensuring seamless adoption and effective utilization - Created optimized timetables for the entire school, balancing resources and maximizing efficiency
• Introduction to Law Teacher

  Astana Garden School

  2020.09-Current

  (6 years)

  - Designed and delivered a project-based learning curriculum for 9-11th grade students, fostering critical thinking - Led a student to a third-place finish at the regional subject olympiad
• Class Teacher

  Astana Garden School

  2020.09-2022.06

  (2 years)

  Managed a class of 30 students, providing guidance and support throughout their academic journey

Educational experience

• Nazarbayev University

  Political Science and Internationa Relations

  2015.08-2020.08

  (5 years)

  - Received a full scholarship provided by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Was a coordinator of the debating club Nomad, one of the biggest student communities of 100+ members - Was fully funded and presented university at the Dutch Debating Winter School 2016

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