Primary Teachers

Our Primary Teachers

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS & COORDINATORS​

Maryam Vasanova Deputy Principal Youth Empowerment

Maryam Vasanova

Education: Bachelor's in Philology, University of Foreign Languages. Master's in Language and Literature, Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University. Achievement: TKT Certificates Modules 1, 2, 3; CELTA qualification. Experience: Enriching students' lives. Led "Euroweek Program" in Poland, Germany, Austria.

Fidan Jafarova Deputy Principal for Student Affairs
SEN Coordinator

Fidan Jafarova

Education: BSc in Psychology (Honors) from University of Derby, UK/ International Postgraduate Certificate in Education (iPGCE) Achievement: PYP Category 1 & 3 /Specialized in Well-being, Student Leadership, and Inclusion / Certified in CIS Child Protection Foundation Workshop.

Sabina Karimova Deputy Principal Academic | Homeroom Teacher

Sabina Karimova

Education: Bachelor's from Khazar University, Master's from Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University. Experience: 10 years in international schools. Certified IB educator, Read Write Inc program. Attended international educational conferences.

Samira Mehdiyeva World Languages Coordinator
Russian Language Teacher

Samira Mehdiyeva

Bachelor's and Master's degree API named after M.F. Akhundov. Guiding students towards excellence since 2012 at European Azerbaijan School.

Ilhama Abdullayeva Azerbaijani Language Coordinator

Ilhama Abdullayeva

Education: Graduated from Azerbaijan Pedagogical University's Faculty of Methodology and Pedagogy of Primary Education. Experience: With 30 years of teaching, worked in various schools and projects, including Norwegian Refugee Council, UNICEF, and more. Member of the Expert Group on Textbook Evaluation. Currently a trainer-teacher at Azerbaijan Teacher Development Center. Achievements: Honored as a winner in the "100 Best Teachers" competition, recognized by the President of the country, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, in 2008.

Tooba Saleem Mathematics Coordinator

Tooba Saleem

Education: MBA from Fatima Jinnah Women University, Pakistan Work: Nurturing mathematical understanding at European Azerbaijan. Formerly, early years at Baku Oxford School.

Aysel Kishiyeva PD Coordinator | Homeroom Teacher

Aysel Kishiyeva

Graduation: Faculty of Education at AUL. Experience: CELT-A and CELT-P from the British Council. She started her teaching career in 2012, working as an English teacher at American Centre at AUL.

Mariana Arguelles PD Coordinator | Homeroom Teacher

Mariana Arguelles

Education: MA Advanced Teaching, UOP California; IPGCE, Univ. of East London Achievement: Speaker at IB Global 2023 & Curriculum Summit 2024 Work: Promoting innovative teaching practices internationally

Rana Tahirova Deputy Academic Grade 3 - 4

Rana Tahirova

Education: Azerbaijan State University of Languages (BA), pursuing Master's. Experience: 9 years at European Azerbaijan School, dedicated and passionate.

ASSISTANT COORDINATORS
MATH TEACHERS

Royala Dovrushova Math Teacher

Royala Dovrushova

Education: Bachelor's from Baku Engineering University Achievement: TKT Module 3 and TKT CLIL Certificate Work: Building math minds since 2020. Inspiring a love for numbers.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS

Achini Liyanaarachchi Intensive English Language Teacher

Achini Liyanaarachchi

A Cambridge CELTA certified teacher with a Master of Arts in TESL and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in TESL (University of Kelaniya- Sri Lanka). Teaching experience: Türkiye and Sri Lanka. Research study completed: Factors affecting the oral competency of ESL learners in rural Sri Lanka schools.

Ceysu Kotooglu English Language Teacher

Ceysu Kotooglu

Educational Background: Master's Degree: University of South Australia Major: Master of Education (TESOL) Bachelor's Degree: Yasar University / Türkiye Major: English Language and Literature Department Work Experience: 3 years in China, 4 years in Türkiye, 2 years in Azerbaijan

Miguel Ponte English Language Teacher

Miguel Ponte

Experience: Taught in UK, Denmark, Azerbaijan. Master's from Birmingham University. Work: Former homeroom teacher at British School Baku, now at EAS.

AZERBAIJANI LANGUAGE TEACHERS​

Arzu Beybudova Azerbaijani Language Teacher

Arzu Beybudova

Biography: BA in Methodology and Pedagogics of Primary Education from Khazar University Achievements: Attended in multiple conferences and actively participated in different international training and workshops. Experience: 11 years of teaching experience, worked in university and private school prior to EAS

Sakina Latifzada Azerbaijani Language Teacher

Sakina Latifzada

Education: Bachelor's in Primary Education, Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University. Experience: 10 years at EAS, currently Azerbaijani language teacher. Achievements: Active presence in international conferences, multiple certificates earned during pedagogical journey.

WORLD LANGUAGES

Turkan Mammadova German Language Teacher

Turkan Mammadova

Education: Bachelor’s from Baku State University/ Master’s from Azerbaijan Language University Achievement:Certificate B1-B2 from BDM Work: German Language teacher since 2019.

Kseniya Seyidbayli Italian Language Teacher

Kseniya Seyidbayli

Education: Bachelor & master degree Baku branch of Moscow State University. Work: Construction & furniture in the company Santral, in a sports store and organized Events in Gilan.

Ayshan Gahramanova French Language Teacher

Ayshan Gahramanova

Education: Bachelor’s AUL (Translation of French language) Master’s - AUL( French language philology) Achievement: DELF-DALF C1 certification Work: AUL – French teacher two years experience/ Private School - French teacher one year experience G5, G6, G7 grades Private School - three years experience – IB MPY French teacher

Aydan Talibova Russian Language Teacher

Aydan Talibova

Education: Bachelor's degree from Baku Slavic University, Class of 2012 Work: Nurturing young learners since 2012, starting at a kindergarten named after Zarifa Aliyeva and currently at the European Azerbaijan School.

Marina Bragina Russian Language Teacher

Marina Bragina

Bachelor's degree in Pedagogy ASPU. Certificate of Russian as a foreign language RFL Teacher. Montessori Teacher TESOL Professional awards development of innovative methods as well personal qualities and contribution to the development of children.

MUSIC TEACHERS
SCIENCE TEACHERS
ART TEACHERS

Ulviyya Gurbanbayova Art Teacher

Ulviyya Gurbanbayova

Education: Bachelor's in interior architecture & design, Azerbaijan Art Academy Achievement: IPS Bundestag Scholar, AutoCAD & Global Perspectives Teaching Certificate Work: Inspiring creativity and growth since 2009.

LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHERS

Habiba Babazada Learning Support Teacher

Habiba Babazada

Education: Bachelor's in English Language Teaching from University of Languages. Experience: PYP Associate teacher, former trainer at Azerbaijan Teacher Developing Center. 2 years as an English educator, dedicated to motivation and creative teaching, striving to impact learners' lives positively.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS

Sahar Huseynova Physical Education Teacher

Sahar Huseynova

Education: Bachelor's & Master's - Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Education and Sports. Achievement: International chess player Work: Educating and guiding students in physical fitness, sports, chess and overall well-being.

Eldar Khasayev Physical Education Teacher

Eldar Khasayev

Graduation: Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Education and Sports, specializing in the classification of a teacher of physical education, a coach. He is an honored coach of Azerbaijan and also coach of youth team of Azerbaijan in international checkers.

Esmira Amiraliyeva Physical Education Teacher

Esmira Amiraliyeva

Education: Bachelor's in Sports Tourism & Master's in Sports Management, Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Culture and Sport Work: Teaching PE since 2023. Delivered lectures for preschool educators and inspired active, healthy lifestyles.

GRADE LEADERS

Nigar Ahmadova PYP Grade 1 Team Leader
Homeroom Teacher

Nigar Ahmadova

Experience: 4 years as EAS Homeroom Teacher Education: Bachelor's in English Language Teaching from University of Languages Certifications: CELTA, IB Category 1, TKT Modules 1,2,3, NC State University Qualities: Highly motivated, patient, and experienced educator.

PRIMARY HOMEROOM TEACHERS

Shams Asadova Homeroom Teacher

Shams Asadova

Education: Bachelor’s in English Teaching from Azerbaijan University of Languages; Master’s in Translation from Khazar University Achievement: Translator and educator dedicated to lifelong learning Work: English teacher and translator with over 5 years of experience, guiding students to master English with confidence and creativity

Aytaj Suleymanova Homeroom Teacher

Aytaj Suleymanova

Experience: In education since 2015, specializing in young learners and IELTS prep. Education: Bachelor's in English as a Foreign Language, CELTA certified. Passion: Working with children. Hobbies: Bike rides, British sitcoms.

Sariyya Abdullayeva Homeroom Teacher

Sariyya Abdullayeva

Education: Bachelor's from Baku Engineering University, Master's from Azerbaijan Pedagogical University Work: Dedicated to teaching since 2019 Achievement: Published 3 research papers on Primary School Teachers, Europe 101 Leadership Certificate.

Ulkar Mammadzada Homeroom Teacher

Ulkar Mammadzada

Education: BA in Philology (English Department), Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University. Certificates: Primary Cambridge Programme Teaching Certificate (Landau Academy, 2021); TEFL/TESOL (World TESOL Academy, 2024). Experience: Teacher at Landau School (2021–2024); currently Homeroom Teacher at European Azerbaijan School.

ELC HOMEROOM TEACHERS

Sevinj Shahbazli Homeroom Teacher

Sevinj Shahbazli

Education: Bachelor’s from Khazar University. Achievement: Education Diploma and various international Certificates .IELTS. Work: 10 years ELC & PYP Homeroom teacher. Totally 10 years teaching experience.

Aynura Dashdamirova Homeroom Teacher

Aynura Dashdamirova

Bachelor's Degree: Khazar University Master's Degree: Western Caspian University Work Experience: Private School; Two years, developed skills in delivering engaging and effective language instruction. International Language School; General English teacher. Western University; Teaching experience. Dunya School; Teaching experience.

Zahra Guliyeva Homeroom Teacher

Zahra Guliyeva

Education: I hold BA & MA in English from Azerbaijan University of Languages Achievement: TESOL-certified Work: IB PYP experience and passion for student-centered learning.

PRIMARY ASSOCIATE TEACHERS
ELC ASSOCIATE TEACHERS

Aytan Azizova Associate Teacher

Aytan Azizova

Education: Bachelor’s from Azerbaijan University of Languages Achievements: 120 hour Professional TEFL Certificate Work: Inspiring English learning and student confidence since 2023

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