EAS Secondary Teachers

OUR TEACHERS

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS

Zohra Malikova Deputy Principal Student Affairs
DP Psychology Teacher

Zohra Malikova

Experience: Psychologist from day one at European Azerbaijan School. Deputy Principal since 2016. Education: Dual-degree master. Diverse teaching roles.

Sahiba Mammadova Deputy Principal Youth Empowerment
MYP/DP Azerbaijani Teacher

Sahiba Mammadova

Education: PhD from Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences Achievement: Best Teacher of the Year 2015 Work: 25 years in education, Deputy Principal Youth Empowerment

Aynur Tahirova Deputy Principal Attestat
CL English | MYP English Teacher

Aynur Tahirova

Bc & Master in Philology, AUL; Winthrop University, Rock Hill, 2015 Teaching Excellence & Achievement Programme, SC, USA CELTA, Trainer of trainers (APDNET,Baku), PYP Category 1,2 | 23 y. Experience. Teaching at EAS since 2012

ASSISTANT DEPUTY PRINCIPALS

Eltun Aslanov Assistant Deputy Principal Well-being
MYP English Teacher

Eltun Aslanov

Education: Bachelor's degree from Mugla Sitki Kochman University. Work: Teaching experience across Turkey. At first Celt colleges, currently an English Language Teacher at EAS for a year.

COORDINATORS

Tad Harrold DP Coordinator | DP English | TOK Teacher

Tad Harrold

Education: BS English Education, Penn State University; BS Humanities – Concentration World History, Penn State University; Masters Degree – Comparative Literature, Dartmouth College; Masters Degree – Educational leadership and Curriculum, Southern New Hampshire University. Achievement: IB level 3 training in 4 subjects and Leadership training in 2 programmes. Work: 28 years of service in International schools on 4 continents.

Jamil Dadashov DP CAS Coordinator, DoE Coordinator
CL PHE, MYP - DP PHE Teacher

Jamil Dadashov

Education: Graduated Azerbaijan State Institute of Physical Education and Sports '95. Work: 29 years teaching, 16 as head PE teacher at School No. 13. 13 years enhancing EAS's sports Achievements. Fluent in English and Russian, led workshops globally.

Stefano Muscaritolo Arts Events Coordinator
MYP Music Teacher

Stefano Muscaritolo

Master's in Opera Composition. Jazz Master. Music Teacher in Italy, BOS, Oxbridge Academy, ADA University instructor. Composer, Artistic director for global orchestras, ensembles, and festivals.

Baylar Eminov Military Coordinator
MYP Azerbaijani History Teacher

Baylar Eminov

Education: Master's in History and Society (1986, Azerbaijan State University). Bachelor's in Law (1997, Baku State University). Achievement: Military service, esteemed teacher-methodist and deputy head. Work:Since 2010, fostering military and historical knowledge.

Aida Isazade Student Affairs Coordinator
MYP Azerbaijani Teacher

Aida Isazade

Education: Bc. University of Engineering on Pedagogy Achievement: MYP Category1 Certificate Cambridge B2 FCE English level Certificate Experience: Azerbaijani Language and Literature teacher at Public School ( 3 years), Student Affairs Coord. & MYP Azerbaijani teacher at EAS. 13 y. teaching experience.

Mr. Nino CP Coordinator | MYP - DP PHE
Btec Teacher

Mr. Nino

Former Business professor, now BTEC Business & MYP/DP PHE teacher at EAS, CP Coordinator.B.Sc & M.Sc in Economics and another master's in Educational Management. Loves impacting knowledge to students.

Sevil Aliyeva CP Skills Development Coordinator
MYP Mathematics Teacher

Sevil Aliyeva

Graduation: Baku Engineering University with a Bachelor degree from the faculty of Mathematics ( in English) with an Honored diploma. Master degree: Baku State University - faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics.

Aysel Alasgarova MYP Coordinator
MYP English Teacher

Aysel Alasgarova

Bc’s: English Language Teaching and M’s degree in Methodology of English Language teaching and Literature from the AUL Achievement: MYP Assistant Coord, CELT-S, ITC, MYP LL and LA teacher, 12 years at EAS Work: Shaping future minds at EAS since 2011.

Saida Novruzova MYP CP & PP Coordinator, Librarian
Academic Discourse Teacher

Saida Novruzova

Education: Baku State University in 2020 Experience: mastering diverse library systems. Serving as a librarian/cataloger at UNCE until 2022. Engaged in workshops, seminars, and attained an IELTS C1.

Gulzar Abbasbayli Olympiad Coordinator
MYP - DP Mathematics Teacher

Gulzar Abbasbayli

Education: Bachelor - Baku State University Applied Maths, Master - Khazar University Achievement: 9 years teaching experience qualified IB Math teacher. 6 years Experience in International Math subject and project olympiads in Korea ,China ,UK ,America, Spain, Turkey and etc.

ASSISTANT COORDINATORS

Nubar Mammadova Assistant DP Coordinator | MYP - DP Chemistry Teacher

Nubar Mammadova

Education: Bachelor's in Chemistry (2008), Master's (2015) from Baku State. Achievement: Years of teaching expertise. Work: Inspiring at European Azerbaijan School since 2019, nurturing future chemists.

Aysel Jabbarova Assistant MYP Coordinator
MYP Art Teacher

Aysel Jabbarova

Education: Dual bachelor's degrees from Baku State Economic University & St. Petersburg State Academy of Fine Arts. Work: 9 yrs as art teacher nurturing young creatives in UAE.

CURRICULUM LEADERS

Farida Jafarova CL Science | DP Biology
DP ESS Teacher

Farida Jafarova

Education: Master's in Biology from Baku State University Work: IBMYP/IBDP Biology Teacher & Science Curriculum Leader at EAS

Nazli Osmanova CL I&S | MYP I&S Teacher

Nazli Osmanova

Education: Bachelor’s degree from Ganja State University Achievement: Curriculum leader, MYP I&S and Geography teacher. IB MYP CAT2 certificate Work: Taught Geography in public school (2007-2012). Currently at EAS since 2012.

Fidan Akbarova CL Arts, Arts Events Coordinator,
MYP Music Teacher

Fidan Akbarova

Graduation: Baku Music Academy. Deputy Chairman Of Students Youth Organization, Major Of Instrumental Performance. Profession: Violin Experience: Dunya Ib School 2019-2022

Ilaha Aliyeva CL English and Literature
MYP English Teacher

Ilaha Aliyeva

Education: Bachelor’s from Moscow University for the Humanities. Achievement: English Language and Literature teacher, MYP. Work: 7 years of teaching in International schools (IGCSE and IBDP).

Konul Ibrahimova CL Azerbaijani
MYP - DP Azerbaijani Teacher

Konul Ibrahimova

Education – PHD dissertant of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences; Experience- 19 years of teaching experiens , Head of Azerbaijani Language and Literature Department . MYP and DP Azerbaijani A teacher. Expert for prepeiring for national attestation exams Grade 9- 11

Gunel Hasanova MYP Service As Action | CP Service-Learning Coordinator, English Teacher

Gunel Hasanova

Education: Bachelor' from the University of Engineering Achievement: TKT, IB English B, IB Service-Learning, Presenting Workshop Certificate Work: Innovative teaching, coupled with leadership, inspiring both students and colleagues since 2008.

Evgeniia Mammadova CL EAL, EAL Teacher

Evgeniia Mammadova

Education: Two master level degrees in International Relations and English Language from two countries, Russia, and the USA, certificates in 4 TKT modules and Advanced Cambridge English Qualification. Work: used to work as a language instructor in the USA, an academic director at the ESL school in Russia, and an IB MYP teacher of history, geography, I&S and English in Azerbaijan for 4 years. Nothing can bring me greater joy than seeing our students making progress and achieving their goals!

Gulkhar Gurbanova CL MFL, MYP - DP Spanish Teacher

Gulkhar Gurbanova

Education: Azerbaijan University of Languages, Spanish translation (Bachelor's, 2016). Master's in Comparative Literature from Murcia, Spain. Experience: Curriculum Leader, MYP/DP Spanish teacher. Worked at XXI Century of Educational Center. Certified in IGCSE, Edexcel Pearson, IB (MYP/DP) programs.

SCIENCE TEACHERS
WORLD LANGUAGE TEACHERS

Gulnar Mammadova MYP Azerbaijani Teacher

Gulnar Mammadova

Education: PhD in Philology in Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences Achievement:Published articles in philology in local and foreign press Work: 10+ years experience in tutoring

Gulshan Mammadova MYP Azerbaijani Teacher

Gulshan Mammadova

Bachelor's in "Azerbaijani Language and Literature" from BSU. Master’s in "Business management" from UNEC. Work: Fostering a love for literature and language at EAS since 2022

Sevda Aliyeva MYP Azerbaijani Teacher

Sevda Aliyeva

Education: BDU Philology - Azerbaijani Language and Literature Master: ADPU Linguistics - General Linguistics Work: Teaching literature and language at EAS since January, 2022.

Mehriban Shikhlinskaya MYP - DP Russian Teacher

Mehriban Shikhlinskaya

Education: Master's Russian Philology from Baku State University , Achievement: MYP certificates and certificate in curriculum development. Work: more than 20 years of pedagogical experience in teaching Russian. Have been at EAS since 2012.

Konul Mahmudova MYP - DP English Teacher

Konul Mahmudova

Bachelor's from AUL. Experience: English teacher at Dunya School, EAS IB DP Assistant Coord., MYP English Language and Literature, IB DP English B teacher. Roles: Head of Modern Foreign Languages Dep., DP EE Coord., and IB DP Coord. Total 14 y. teaching PYP, MYP, IGCSE, and DP.

Nirupama Keshav MYP - DP English | DP TOK Teacher

Nirupama Keshav

Education: MSc. Corp. Comm., Radford University, USA; MSc. IR, NTU, Singapore; MSc. Education, Capella University, USA. 15 years of work experience in the corporate world, political science think tanks, & international schools.

Nigar Babayeva MYP English LA

Nigar Babayeva

Education: Master's from AUL University Achievement: Methodology in Teaching Foreign Languages Work: Equipping students with the necessary knowledge and skills. Ensuring their self-realization and personal growth.

Zulfiyya Rasimova MYP Chinese Teacher

Zulfiyya Rasimova

Education: Bachelor in Oriental Studies, Regional Studies of China, Baku State University. 2014 •Diploma in Chinese language, Yangzhou University, China. 2013 Master of Chinese Language and Literature, Anhui University- China (2021-) • Master of Business Administration ADA university (MBA) 2023 Teaching Chinese as a second language since 2016

Gionata Nuti MYP Italian Teacher

Gionata Nuti

Education: University degree in international relations – UNISTRAPG, Italy; Master in International Law – ISGI-SIOI, Italy; University post degree certificate on Italian Language education to foreign students, UNISTRAPG,ITALY; five years of experience as a teacher of English language in Italian secondary schools, and as a teacher of Italian language to foreign students in Egypt and Colombia

Sevinj Hasanova MYP - DP German Teacher

Sevinj Hasanova

Education: Master's from AUL, PhD student at ASPU. Achievement: DAAD and Goethe Institute certificates, MYP and DP certificates Work: more than 10 years of experience in teaching German

Andres Neira MYP Spanish Teacher

Andres Neira

Education: Master in Pedagogy from UCG, Ecuador, International Spanish Teacher from Universidad de Salamanca, Spain Scriptwriter from UNLP, Argentina Work: Fostering meaningful learning since 2010.

DESIGN, ART & STEAM TEACHERS​

Mario Caicedo Langer MYP STEAM Teacher

Mario Caicedo Langer

Education: Bachelor's in Naval Sciences, Colombian Navy Academy. “Master’s in Toy Design from Instituto 42 Spain Achievement: International authority in Tinkercad. Work: Pioneer and teacher of STEAM in Azerbaijan since 2015.

Erhan Delen MYP - DP Computer Science Teacher

Erhan Delen

He began his academic journey with a B.A. in Computer Education and Instructional Technology from Ege University. He then went on to earn an M.S. in Curriculum and Teaching from the University of Kansas and a Ph.D. in Educational Technology from Texas A&M University. He is an expert in curriculum development and employing technology in education. His teaching philosophy is based on addressing students' individual needs and empowering them to explore their self-regulation skills in their learning journey. Besides his teaching experience with various learning groups, he has authored several publications in international refereed academic conferences and journals.

I&S AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TEACHERS​

Ismayil Alasgarzada MYP I&S Teacher

Ismayil Alasgarzada

Bc's in "Geography" from Baku S. Uni. MA in "Economic and Social Geography" Lankaran State Uni. Currently a Ph.D. student in "Economic Geography." Publications: "Moscow S. Uni", ASPU, ANAS. Work: Geography and I&S teacher since 2022 at EAS.

Husen Mashadi Maharramli MYP I&S Teacher

Husen Mashadi Maharramli

Education: Master's in History Teaching from Nakhchivan State & Bachelor's in History from Baku State. Achievement: IELTS 7.5. Work: History teacher since 2020

Siddartha Parthasarathy MYP I&S | DP Business Management Teacher

Siddartha Parthasarathy

Bachelors, the Wharton School of Business, UPenn, USA; MEd., Moreland University, USA Graduating from the Wharton School of Business. Started 3 businesses successfully.

Jose Alex Inturias Gomez MYP BTec | DP Business Management Teacher

Jose Alex Inturias Gomez

MA -Framingham State University (Education) & University of Glasgow (Education, Public Policy & Equity). Achievement: Leadership Scholarship Award. University of Glasgow. Work: Helping my students to discover and cultivate their potential.

MATHEMATICS TEACHERS​

Aysu Shahmirzayeva MYP Mathematics Teacher

Aysu Shahmirzayeva

Education: Bachelor's from Baku State University, Master's from Azerbaijani State University of Economics Achievement: Microsoft Educator Work: Focusing on instilling a passion for mathematics, computational thinking, and digital tools.

Elvedin Vehabovic MYP Mathematics Teacher

Elvedin Vehabovic

Education: Bachelor’s degree from University of Tuzla Achievement: Mental Math teacher certificate Work: Helping young students love math since 2011

PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS​
ADDITIONAL TEACHERS

Nerma Vehabovic MYP Substitude Teacher

Nerma Vehabovic

Education: Bachelor’s from High business and technical school of Doboj Achievment: Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction certificate Work: Commited to student growth

SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS
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