Gulnaz Kordanova, Ed.M Email and Phone Number

- Managed portfolio building opportunities/leveraging technology program with a total budget of $5 million- Facilitated communities of practice within global grantee cohorts- Supported the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team in activities to track results, impacts, and learnings at the project and program level- Assisted in the design of program applications, reports, and surveys- Managed the design of the grantmaking strategy process

- Assisted in teaching the Education Sector Marketplace and Global, International, and Comparative Education courses- Provided support for course preparation and delivery, including lesson planning and material organization- Facilitated classroom discussions and group activities to enhance student learning- Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback to students- Conducted research to supplement course content and enhance educational resources

We make a contribution to overcome the digital divide through the collection, purchase, and distribution of laptops and other equipment among schoolchildren in need, primarily for those with special educational needs and without parental care.- Initiated the project to help students in Kazakhstan to have access to technology for online learning during the pandemic- Created the team of educational activists, mentored and supervised volunteers - Designed organizational structure, culture, and the processes-Organized crowdfunding campaigns - Managed the design and production of the Digital Literacy course for children and adults- Supervised PR and SMM structure of the organization- Recruited, trained team members and volunteers, designed Standardized Operational Procedures- Established partnerships with multilateral, private, and governmental organizations in Kazakhstan and abroad

We develop teachers using collective leadership practices to help ensure that access to quality education reaches every child in Kazakhstan.- Created the team of leaders in Education to start the Teach for Kazakhstan program- Won the seed-funding grant to build Educational Program for professionals without a prior pedagogical degree- Building NGO model for sustainable growth of the organization- Building partnerships with educational institutions, governmental bodies, and the community- In direct contact with Teach for All staff members for methodological support and global learnings exchange

- Directed and supervised all operations of Makerspace Almaty and proactively managedservices, programs, and resources.- Designed and delivered hands-on technology programs, recruited technology experts and volunteers, worked with teachers and students on integrating technology into STEM curricula- Developed and managed a network of volunteers and interns, including advertising,recruitment, training, and responsibilities.- Supervised Assistant Coordinator of the Makerspace.- Coordinated with the U.S. Consulate General in Almaty

- Responsible for student recruitment and new programs for the Central Asia region. - - Tasked with developing Central Asia partnerships with the business, NGO, and education spheres - Manages village and under served student access and scholarship programs- Represent E2 vision and programs in the global NGO and Education community

- Key contributor to developing and implementing international development program for high achieving high schools students. - Developed key relationships with Fortune 500's Microsoft and Google. - Worked with subject matter experts to improve curriculum with a real-world focus- Liaison for NGO's, universities and high schools in the US and Central Asia

Math Instructor- Taught students ranging from pre-K-9th grade - Managed time to ensure completion of students’ tasks within a session (i.e. weekly test, new assignment, corrections of previous materials) - Adapted communication to students’ diverse learning styles- Challenged students’ mathematical abilities for future academic success- Promoted scholarly confidence among students and created a stimulating learning environment- Trained new staff members for Math Instructor positionHR Assistance- Coordinated outreach of qualified instructors with Universities and High Schools for 10 locations in Greater Seattle Area - Job posting in various platforms (Craigslists, Handshake, etc) and keeping track of the demand in actual positions. Assistant Manager- Managed a team to provide tutoring services for 40+ students - Ensured effective communication with students and parents between executive management team- Organized equipment, materials and supplies weekly for smooth operation - Communicated with parents to verify satisfaction in services Teaching Assistant- Answered parent phone calls and scheduled appointments for current and prospective families- Assisted instructors by tutoring elementary students in math and English- Graded students’ assignments and tests- Maintained and logged work/academic progress of students- Trained new staff members for teaching assistant position

- Teaching and developing Physics curriculum in English for 8th-grade students;- Ensuring effective learning through project-based learning and adapting curriculum to diverse learning styles;

- Co-management of the hub; - Representing Hub in the local and international community events; - Recruitment and cultivation of new members; - Running social projects in order to improve the city of Almaty and it's communities;

- Teaching new educational programs as mental arithmetic and caligraphy;- Organization of social events;- Working with Educational Management Team to develop new programs;