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Gulnoza Yakhyayeva

Gulnoza Yakhyayeva

Tashkent,Uzbekistan

Summary

Seasoned EFL Teacher and District Teacher Trainer with over 20 years in secondary, academic, and university environments. Pursuing an MA in TESOL at Webster University, holding CEFR Level C1 proficiency and Cambridge TKT certificates. Expertise includes communicative language teaching, differentiated instruction, curriculum development, language assessment, and teacher mentoring, with a focus on ESP needs analysis and tailored materials for professional communication.

Overview

3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

District Teacher Trainer

Yashnabad District Department of School Education
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
10.2016 - Current

• Guided teachers in lesson planning, communicative teaching, assessment, and classroom management to enhance instructional quality.

• Mentored teachers by sharing effective instructional strategies and practical resources to foster classroom engagement.

• Collaborated with teachers and school leaders to assess professional development needs and implement improvements in teaching practices.

• Planned and delivered professional development sessions for English language teachers.

English Language Teacher

Secondary School No. 206
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
09.2014 - Current

• Plan and deliver learner-centred English lessons for secondary school students with varied proficiency levels and learning needs.

• Adapted national curriculum and developed communicative materials, worksheets, and classroom activities to enhance language acquisition and meet diverse learner needs.

• Design and implement formative and summative assessments, analyse learner performance, and provide constructive feedback.

• Integrated digital tools and interactive activities to foster student engagement and facilitate collaborative language practice.

• Collaborated with colleagues, school leadership, students, and parents to promote academic progress and support learner well-being.

Head of the School Methodological Association

Secondary School No. 206
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
08.2015 - 06.2018

• Guided colleagues in lesson planning, curriculum implementation, materials development, and assessment practices.

• Coordinated English Language Methodological Association activities to enhance collaboration among teachers.

• Organised methodological meetings to share effective teaching strategies and classroom resources.

• Assisted teachers in overcoming instructional challenges to elevate quality of English language teaching.

English Language Teacher

Academic Lyceum under Tashkent State University of
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
09.2010 - 09.2014

• Taught English to students aged 15–18 and prepared them for higher education and academic study.

• Modified national curriculum to align with learners’ academic and language-development goals, ensuring effective instruction.

• Developed communicative materials, worksheets, and assessments tailored to enhance student engagement and academic readiness.

• Evaluated student progress and provided targeted feedback to students and parents, facilitating informed discussions with school leadership.

• Participated in professional seminars organised by the regional Association of Teachers of Foreign Languages.

English Language Teacher

Specialized School No. 1
Samarkand region, Uzbekistan
08.2005 - 09.2010

• Taught English to students aged 10–17 using communicative, learner-centred approaches that enhanced student engagement and language acquisition.

• Implemented interactive classroom activities that significantly improved students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

• Adapted national curriculum and developed tailored supplementary materials to meet diverse learner levels and needs, fostering individual progress.

• Designed and administered formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and achievement.

• Prepared students for further education by strengthening their language proficiency and academic skills.

Practical English Instructor

Tashkent State Pedagogical University
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
08.2001 - 09.2001

• Taught Practical English to first- and second-year university students in Uzbek- and Russian-medium groups.

• Enhanced students’ speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary skills through structured language practice, fostering greater language proficiency.

• Assessed student progress and delivered constructive feedback, facilitating continuous language development.

• Created lesson materials, classroom activities, and assessments that aligned with course objectives, promoting effective learning outcomes.

• Adapted instruction and classroom support to meet the linguistic needs of Uzbek- and Russian-speaking students.

Education

Master of Arts / Master’s Degree - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Webster University in Tashkent
Tashkent
01-2026

Bachelor's Degree - English Language

Tashkent State Pedagogical University
Tashkent
01-2001

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Curriculum Development
  • Assessment design
  • Classroom management
  • Student engagement
  • Teacher training
  • Communicative Language Teaching
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Materials Development
  • Language Assessment
  • ESP course design
  • ESP Needs Analysis
  • Educational Technology
  • Classroom Management
  • Student Engagement

Languages

Uzbek
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Russian
Proficient
C2

Certification

• English Language Proficiency Certificate — CEFR Level C1

• Cambridge English Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)—Modules 1, 2 and 3; Band 3 in each module

Timeline

District Teacher Trainer

Yashnabad District Department of School Education
10.2016 - Current

Head of the School Methodological Association

Secondary School No. 206
08.2015 - 06.2018

English Language Teacher

Secondary School No. 206
09.2014 - Current

English Language Teacher

Academic Lyceum under Tashkent State University of
09.2010 - 09.2014

English Language Teacher

Specialized School No. 1
08.2005 - 09.2010

Practical English Instructor

Tashkent State Pedagogical University
08.2001 - 09.2001

Master of Arts / Master’s Degree - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Webster University in Tashkent

Bachelor's Degree - English Language

Tashkent State Pedagogical University
Gulnoza Yakhyayeva