Throughout my educational career, I have facilitated 20+ in person, online, and hybrid professional development workshops in six countries—America, Thailand, Vietnam, Karakalpakstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan—training more than 1,500+ teachers, administrators, educational support staff, and students. My workshops have focused on academic writing, research, and publishing strategies, organizational leadership principles, grading and assessment practices, TESOL methodology, Socratic Seminars, and the integration of AI in the classroom. I also specialize in student-centered teaching frameworks, including Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy, Webb’s Depth of Knowledge, and Costa’s Levels of Questioning, as well as Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, Differentiated Instruction strategies, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for diverse learners.
Topic: “Your Guide to Studying in America: Admissions, Culture & Success”
Location: Education USA — American Corner Tashkent | Uzbekistan
Date: January 15, 2026
Summary: Developed and facilitated an interactive training for EducationUSA at the American Corner in Tashkent designed to help students navigate U.S. university applications and campus life. Approximately 35 senior high school students participated, engaging in practical activities on admissions strategies, cultural adjustment, and academic success skills.
Topic: GPA meets GPT: The Evolution of Education in the AI era
Location: Silk Road Research Academy (Zoom-Online) | Uzbekistan
Date: November 12, 2025
Summary: This online Zoom workshop was delivered to an audience of 48 professors, administrators, and university students as part of a collaboration with Jizzakh State Pedagogical University and the Silk Road Research Academy. The training supported educators from around Uzbekistan in navigating emerging AI technologies with confidence and ethical awareness, emphasizing practical classroom strategies, responsible AI integration, and empowering both teachers and students to succeed in rapidly evolving academic environments.
Topic: Beyond Management: The Human Side of Organizational Leadership
Location: Graduate School of Business and Entrepreneurship under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan | Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Date: November 7, 2025
Summary: Developed and facilitated a professional development/master class at the Graduate School of Business and Entrepreneurship under the Uzbekistan Cabinet of Ministers for 30+ business owners/graduate students, politicians, professors, and administrators on the topic, “Beyond Management: The Human Side of Organizational Leadership”.
Topic: Student-Centered Teaching Practices (that work!)
Location: National Pedagogical University of Uzbekistan named after Nizami | Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Date: October 6, 2025
Summary: I designed and facilitated a professional development training for over 50+ university professors, administrators, and pre-service teachers focused on implementing student-centered instructional practices. The training emphasized practical, research-based strategies grounded in Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy and Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK), empowering participants to create more engaging, cognitively rigorous, and inclusive learning environments.
Topic: Inclusive Student-Centered Teaching Practices
Location: Uzbekistan State University of World Languages | Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Date: Third Week of every month (October 2025-May 2026)
Summary: Every third week of the month during the 2025-2026 school year, I conduct a 5-hour intensive training for cohorts comprised of university professors from across Uzbekistan, focusing on inclusive, student-centered teaching strategies designed for practical, real-world classroom application.
Topic: Real World English Skills for Medical Professionals
Location: Tashkent State Medical University | Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Date: May 15, 2025
Summary: Facilitated a specialized workshop for 25+ medical college faculty and students at Tashkent Pediatric Institute. The session emphasized the importance of English proficiency in real world medical contexts and introduced learner-centered techniques to enhance communication skills among future healthcare professionals.
Topic: Communicate to Lead: Mastering the Art of Business Negotiation and Leadership Communication
Location: Graduate School of Business and Entrepreneurship under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan | Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Date: May 13, 2025
Summary: Conducted a Master Class workshop for 150+ business professionals, administrators, and government officials at the prestigious Graduate School of Business and Entrepreneurship under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan on today’s fast-paced and interconnected business environment, success hinges on more than just technical skills—it requires the ability to communicate, influence, and negotiate with clarity and confidence. This motivational talk and master class was tailored to aspiring leaders and professionals, exploring essential communication strategies, negotiation techniques, and core management principles. Attendees gained practical tools to improve their interpersonal effectiveness, lead high-performing teams, and close deals with integrity and impact. Whether you’re managing operations, building a brand, or entering the global market, this session equips you to lead through language and thrive in business.
Topic: Implementing Socratic Seminars in the College ESL Classroom
Location: Uzbekistan State University of World Languages — Foreign Languages Department | Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Date: May 13, 2025
Summary: Developed and facilitated a professional development workshop for approximately 25 professors at Uzbekistan State University of World Languages on how to successfully implement Socratic Seminars in the ESL college classroom.
Topic: Academic Writing and International Publishing Practices
Location: Webinar | Shakarim University | Semey, Kazakhstan
Date: April 23, 2025
Summary: Developed and facilitated a Webinar (Zoom) professional development training for approximately 50 professors at Shakarim University in Semey, Kazakhstan on academic writing strategies and how to publish their work in international journals.
Topic: Academic Writing and International Publishing Practices
Location: Webinar | Alikhan Bokeikhan University | Semey, Kazakhstan
Date: April 16, 2025
Summary: Developed and facilitated a Webinar (Zoom) professional development training for approximately 73 professors at Alikhan Bokeikhan University in Semey, Kazakhstan on academic writing strategies and how to publish their work in international journals.
Topic: How to Facilitate a Classroom Socratic Seminar
Location: Almaty School #70 | Almaty, Kazakhstan
Date: January 24, 2025
Summary: Developed and acilitated professional development training for 50 primary school teachers (3rd through 8th grade) at Almaty School #70 on Socratic Seminar strategies.
Topic: A Holistic Approach to Grading
Location: Uzbekistan State University of World Languages | Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Date: December 12, 2024
Summary: Developed and facilitated professional development training for 35 Uzbekistan State University of World Languages professors and administrators on standards based grading practices that promote equitable assessment and evaluation outcomes.
Topic: A Holistic Approach to Grading
Location: Tashkent State Pedagogical University | Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Date: December 11, 2024
Summary: Developed and facilitated professional development training for over 70 Tashkent State Pedagogical Institute professors and administrators on standards based grading practices that promote equitable assessment and evaluation outcomes.
2024-2025 Silk Road Educators Training Series
The 2024–2025 Silk Road Educators Training Series was conceptualized, developed, and implemented as a comprehensive professional development initiative aimed at fostering educational dialogue and capacity-building across colleges situated along the historic Silk Road in Central Asia. This yearlong series strategically engaged faculty and administrators from diverse institutions to promote innovation and excellence in teaching and learning.
The central objective of the series was to introduce and explore student-centered educational practices grounded in Western pedagogical and andragogical frameworks. In doing so, the series emphasized the integration of research-informed and evidence-based strategies into classroom and institutional practices. Each session was designed to spark meaningful dialogue among educators while providing actionable tools and methodologies for immediate classroom application.
Through presentations, workshops, and collaborative discussions, the series served as a bridge between global best practices and local educational contexts—encouraging reflective teaching, academic research, and long-term professional growth.
Topic: Holistic Assessment and Evaluation Practices with an Emphasis on Rubric Development
Date: December 4, 2024
Location: Urgench State University | Urgench, Uzbekistan
Summary: Developed and facilitated professional development training for over 60 Urgench State University and Mamun University professors and administrators.
Topic: Leveraging AI for Journal Article Writing and Mastering Research Methodology
Date: November 21-23, 2024 (3-days)
Location: Bukhara State Pedagogical Institute | Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Summary: Developed and facilitated a 3-day professional development training workshop for 100+ Bukhara State Pedagogical Institute and Bukhara State University professors and administrators.
Topic: Understanding Inclusive and Fair Grading Practices
Date: November 13, 2024
Location: Nukus State Pedagogical Institute | Nukus, Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan
Summary: Developed and facilitated a professional development workshop at Nukus State Pedagogical Institute to approximately 41 professors and 7 PhD students from differing universities.
Topic: Student-centered classroom strategies that align with Webb’s Depth of Knowledge Level 1
Date: October 23, 2024
Location: Urgench State University | Urgench, Uzbekistan
Summary: Developed and facilitated a professional development workshop at Urgench State University to approximately 38 professors and administrators.
Topic: English Conversational classroom strategies for Uzbekistan Airways Pilots
Date: October 16, 2024
Location: Uzbekistan Airways Training Facility | Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Summary: Developed and acilitated a professional development and Conversation workshop at Uzbekistan Airways Training Center to approximately 10 teachers, 3 administrators, and 7 pilots.
Topic: Student-Centered Classroom Strategies that Align with Webb’s Depth of Knowledge Level 1
Date: October 10, 2024
Location: Nukus State Pedagogical Institute | Nukus, Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan
Summary: Developed and facilitated a professional development workshop at Nukus State Pedagogical Institute to approximately 30 professors and administrators.
