Aygun Dadashova

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Transforming Education in Azerbaijan

Aygun Dadashova

Education Management Specialist | STEAM Projects Manager | National ELT Consultant

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Baku, Azerbaijan (Originally from Astara)
+994 51 748 98 80
adadashova@gmail.com
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15+ Years

of Excellence in Education

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Professional Overview

Aygun Dadashova is an experienced education management specialist and innovations in education projects manager with over 15 years of experience in teaching, educational program development, and project management.

Her core expertise lies in driving educational innovation, designing STEAM education frameworks, youth empowerment, teacher professional development, and project-based learning (PBL). Throughout her career, she has designed and successfully implemented multiple large-scale educational initiatives supported by the U.S. and UK Embassies in Azerbaijan.

She works closely with teachers, students, and academic institutions to strengthen innovative teaching practices, foster entrepreneurial mindsets, and integrate technology-driven learning. Her professional footprint includes high-level collaborations with international organizations like the British Council and national institutions such as the Ministry of Science and Education of Azerbaijan.

STEAM Education
Project Management
ELT Consulting

Research Excellence

Georg Eckert Institute

Germany • Research Fellow • 2022

Research Topic: Gender Roles in Azerbaijani-Medium Secondary School Social Sciences Textbooks, contributing to gender equity and curriculum reform discussions.

University of Hong Kong
MA Education Management
Lankaran State University
BA English Teaching

Professional Experience

Teaching and Learning Consultant

Edumax Academy

September 2025 – Present

  • Recruiting English language and international exam preparation instructors
  • Organizing structured induction training for newly hired teachers
  • Developing comprehensive teaching and assessment resources
  • Observing lessons and providing actionable pedagogical feedback

National ELT Consultant

British Council

October 2023 – Present

  • Supporting international consultants in designing strategic national ELT reforms
  • Developing operational action plans for specialized working groups
  • Reviewing strategy documents and national educational policy materials

International Education Projects

Designed and managed high-impact education and youth development projects supported by international embassies.

U.S. Embassy
Nov 2024 – July 2025

SmartAg Oasis: Nurturing the STEAM Future of Azerbaijan

Objective

To promote STEAM education and smart agriculture innovation among young people.

Activities
  • Training students in STEAM and agricultural technologies
  • Organizing project-based learning activities
  • Mentoring student teams
Outcome

Students developed innovative smart agriculture project ideas and sustainable prototypes integrating science and technology.

Agriculture Technology STEAM
UK Embassy
Aug 2024 – March 2025

Technovation for the STEAM Future of Azerbaijan

Objective

To empower youth to develop technology-based solutions addressing climate change challenges.

Activities
  • Facilitating STEAM and climate innovation training sessions
  • Providing startup mentorship
  • Evaluating team project presentations
Outcome

Participants successfully developed technology-driven climate solutions, startup concepts, and working prototypes.

Climate Innovation Startup
Jan 2023 – Sep 2023

Using Project-Based Learning to Prepare Youth for Future Careers

Objective

To introduce project-based learning methodology and develop students' innovation and teamwork skills.

Outcome

Participants developed practical projects addressing social and technological challenges.

PBL Career Prep Teamwork
U.S. Embassy

Technovation for Azerbaijan

Objective

To empower youth to develop innovative, technology-based solutions to social problems.

Activities
  • Delivery of coding, programming, and business training sessions
  • Intensive startup mentorship
Outcome

Teams successfully pitched technology-driven solutions and startup concepts to jury panels.

Coding Entrepreneurship Business
U.S. Embassy
Dec 2020 – May 2021

Becoming Accurate and Fluent in English

Objective

To improve English language speaking and writing skills among students and teachers in regional areas.

Outcome

Students and teachers significantly strengthened their communication, writing, public speaking, and presentation skills in English.

ELT Regional Communication Skills

Project Impact

Educational programs successfully implemented across 3 major cities and 11 regions of Azerbaijan.

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Students Trained

School and university levels

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Teachers Developed

Professional development training

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Locations Covered

3 cities + 11 regions

Geographic Coverage

Cities

Lankaran Sheki Ganja

Regions

Astara Masalli Jalilabad Lerik Yardimli Salyan Khachmaz Guba Shabran Kurdamir Jabrayil

Alumni Achievements

International Exchange Success

  • 3 students selected for the Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX) in the USA
  • 1 teacher named a finalist of the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program
  • 1 teacher awarded the Fulbright Foreign Student Program scholarship for Master's in the USA
  • 1 participant joined the Professional Fellows Program (PFP) in the United States

Academic & Professional Success

  • 4 teachers selected for EFL development program at University of North Carolina
  • 1 student represented Azerbaijan at the World Robot Olympiad in Singapore
  • 1 student admitted to Bilkent University through State Study Abroad Program
  • 1 student gained admission to ADA University after winning bronze medal in national Olympiad

Education & Fellowships

2017-2018

Master of Arts

Education Management

University of Hong Kong • Hong Kong SAR

2022

Research Fellow

Georg Eckert Institute

Germany • Educational Media Research

2009-2010

Graduate Certificate

International Affairs

University of Arkansas • USA (Muskie Fellowship)

2001-2005

Bachelor's Degree

English Language Teaching

Lankaran State University • Azerbaijan

Academic Contributions

"Continuous Teacher Professional Development Policy Analysis"

International Education Conference, ADA University (2023)

"Gender Roles in Azerbaijani-Medium Secondary School Literature Textbooks"

International Education Conference, ADA University (2019)

Skills & Expertise

Core Competencies

Project Management 95%
STEAM Education 98%
English Language Teaching 96%
Educational Technology 92%

Languages

Azerbaijani (Native) English (Fluent) Turkish (Intermediate)

Technical Tools

Microsoft Office Suite Google Workspace Learning Management Systems Zoom / Google Meet / Padlet AI Tools (ChatGPT, Grok, Copilot)

Specialized Areas

Curriculum Development Teacher Training Startup Mentorship Policy Analysis

Professional Development

Startup Policy Capacity Building

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)

Viveka Startup Mentorship

Supported by Pasha Holding

Higher Education for Tomorrow

University of Hong Kong

Erasmus+ Youth Training

Netherlands

Peace Building Training

Germany & United States

Professional Mission

"To contribute to the development of innovative, inclusive, and future-oriented education systems that empower youth with the skills needed for global citizenship, technological innovation, and sustainable development."

My focus remains on bridging the gap between education, entrepreneurship, and technology to create meaningful growth opportunities for both students and teachers.

Bridging education • entrepreneurship • technology

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