Преподаватель английского языка в крупнейшую школу английского языка "Study Link"( STUDY LINK KAZAKHSTAN )

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Aliya Kurmanova
Contact Information:
Mobile : +7 701 174 0298
Email: alika1534@gmail.com
Date of Birth : 07/04/1979
Nationality: Kazakh
Marital Status : Married , no children
Languages:
Kazakh (Native)
Russian (Fluent)
English (C1)
Turkish ( A2 )
German A1 (currenty learning)
Personal Profile:
A highly experienced English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher with 25 years of teaching
experience across state and international school settings. I specialize in communicative language
teaching, differentiated instruction, and creating inclusive, stude nt-centered learning
environments.
I have extensive experience working with diverse learners, including students with additional
learning needs, in close collaboration with Learning Support teams to implement classroom -
based adaptations and individualized strategies. I am skilled in managin g mixed -ability groups
and fostering a positive, supportive classroom atmosphere that promotes learner confidence and
engagement.
I am committed to reflective teaching practice, continuous professional development, and
supporting learners from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Objective:
To contribute as an English language teacher in a learner -centered institution, bringing extensive
classroom experience, strong skills in differentiated instruction, and a collaborative approach to
supporting diverse learners in inclusive educational setti ngs. I am particularly interested in
teaching communicative English to young learners and adults in a supportive, small -group
environment.
Key Skills:
Instructional Skills :
-Lesson Planning & Curriculum Development for Diverse Learners
-Classroom Management & Student Engagement with a Focus on Inclusivity
=Differentiated Instruction for Learners with Special Needs
-Student -Centered Skills : Intercultural Communication & Sensitivity , Adaptation of Teaching
Methods for Individualized Needs
Student Support : Collaborated with Learning Support teams to implement strategies and
recommendations for students with diverse learning needs, intercultural sensitivity, personalized
learning
Technology Integration:
Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and SeeSaw
Teaching Experience :
Intensive English Teacher
QSI Astana International School — August 2019 – Present
Delivered engaging, student -centered English instruction across all language skills (speaking,
listening, reading, writing) to a diverse student body.
Worked in collaboration with Learning Support teams to implement classroom -based adaptations
and differentiated strategies for students with diverse learning needs.
Designed personalized learning plans for learners with diverse abilities, ensuring accessibility to
the curriculum.

EFL Teacher
Bilim Innovation School #3 — September 2018 – August 2019
Taught secondary students English, focusing on communicative competence and academic
English development.
Developed and implemented individualized learning plans to accommodate students with special
needs, ensuring they met learning objectives.
EFL Teacher
Secondary School #26, Zhezkazgan — January 2018 – June 2018
Delivered interactive English lessons to grades 7 -12 students, Adapted classroom instruction in
collaboration with Learning Support staff to support learners with diverse abilities.
Used innovative activities to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
PLC “USTAZ” — English Language Trainer
April 2017 – December 2017
Supported the implementation of a national education reform initiative aimed at training STEM
subject teachers to deliver content in English.
Taught English to diverse groups of STEM teachers — ranging from newly qualified educators to
experienced teachers in remote rural areas, many of whom had limited prior exposure to English.
Successfully adapted instruction through differentiated methods to meet the needs of multi -level
adult learners, overcoming challenges related to age, linguistic background, and digital literacy.
Provided individual coaching and peer support to help teachers build confidence in using English
in professional and classroom contexts.
English Teacher
Secondary School #10
2007 – 2017
Designed and delivered English curriculum for all grade levels, focusing on developing language
proficiency across different skill areas.
Collaborated on school -wide curriculum improvement initiatives and assessment development.

EFL teacher, #25 secondary school named after A.Ermekov
Agadyr village, Kazakhstan , 2000 – 2007
Taught English as a Foreign Language to primary and secondary school students in a rural school
setting.
Delivered communicative English lessons focused on basic language skills (speaking, listening,
reading, writing).
Adapted teaching materials to suit low -resource classroom conditions and mixed -ability groups.
Education:
Master’s in Leadership in Education
Graduate School of Education, Nazarbayev University — 2017 – 2019
Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Philology
Language and Translation Institute “Lingua,” Karaganda, Kazakhstan — 2001 – 2005
Professional Development Program (TEA)
California State University, Chico — 2015
Certifications & Professional Development :
CELTA (Cambridge Certificate), Izmir, Turkey, 2019
IELTS Teacher Certificate, InterPress, 2019
IELTS Certificate: Overall 7.5 (2019), Overall 8 (2023)
TKT Certificates: Band 3 in all modules, 2018
Train -the -Trainer Course, British Council, 2015
ShakespeareLives Project, British Council, 2nd Place, 2016
Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA), USA, 2015
Teaching English to Refugees and Displaced Learners, British Council, 2025
Teaching Grammar, British Council, 2025
Classroom Research, British Council, 2025
Teaching English: Inclusive Classrooms, British Council 2025

contributed as a volunteer speaker to a training session organized by the Swiss Red Cross Basel -
Stadt, titled: «Children and ADHD in Group Settings – Insights from a Teacher» June , 2025
Community of Practice Leader Support Programme / British Council Completed advanced
training in leading Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to support peer -to-peer teacher
development , focused on facilitating collaborative pedagogical reflection and implementing
inclusive teaching strategies within professional networks. December 2025
Publications:
Kurmanova, A. K. (2022, September 20). Reflections on dyslexia. Mektep: Kazakhstani
Pedagogical Journal, English Language section. Retrieved from https://mektepzhurnal.kz/
Co -author of "Digital Resources for Learners 1 –11 Grades", British Council Mapping Project,
2014 –2015 ; Participated as part of the group of teachers responsible for the secondary school
section in the Online Mapping Project initiated by the British Council, in partnership with JSC
“NCPD Center ‘Orleu” and the In -Service Teacher Training Institute of Almaty City
Kurmanova, A. (2025, December). Differentiating instruction for young learners: Overcoming
the challenges of mixed -age and mixed -ability English classes. Humanising Language Teaching
Magazine, 27(6).
https://www.hltmag.co.uk/dec25/differentiating -instruction -for -young -learners
Kurmanova, A. (2026, February). Bringing Middle -earth into the EFL Classroom: Teaching
Descriptive Writing with Tolkien. Humanising Language Teaching Magazine, 28(1).
https://www.hltmag.co.uk/feb26/bringing -middle -earth
Awards & Recognitio ns
Kazakhstani Teacher of the Month, Regional English Language Office, U.S. Embassy, 2013
Certificate of Recognition, Zhezkazgan Women's Seminar Facilitator, 2011
Certificate for Excellence in English Teaching, 12th Annual International Teachers Conference,
2015
Certificate for Presenting, 11th Annual KazTEA Conference, 2014
Award for Contribution to Teacher Development, Future English Teacher Development Program,
Brit ish Council, 2023
Technical Skills:
Zoom, SeeSaw, Microsoft Teams