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Keynote Addresses
Workshops Introduction
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.
Workshop Expertise Areas
- Academic Writing, Research & Publishing Strategies
- Organizational Leadership Principles
- Grading & Assessment Practices
- TESOL Methodology
- Socratic Seminars
- AI Integration in the Classroom
- Bloom's Revised Taxonomy
- Webb's Depth of Knowledge
- Costa's Levels of Questioning
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Differentiated Instruction
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Featured Initiative
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.
Recent Workshops
2026-2024
Date: January 30, 2026
Topic: International Conference on English Language Education and Artificial Intelligence
Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Summary: Lead Conference Organizer and Strategic Coordinator in partnership with U.S. Embassy Tashkent (English Language Program) and Uzbekistan State University of World Languages. Led end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of a large-scale international academic conference attended by 250+ professors, university administrators, and government stakeholders from across Uzbekistan.
Oversaw conference governance and logistics, including program design, scheduling, materials development, catering coordination, and on-site operations. Coordinated and supported 18 English Language Fellows from Central Asia in delivering professional development workshops and academic sessions.
Managed an organizing committee and supervised a 50-member volunteer corps composed of student and faculty volunteers during live conference operations. Ensured full compliance with U.S. Embassy protocols and national institutional guidelines.
Integrated culturally responsive elements, including music and dance, to promote intercultural engagement and academic diplomacy. Served as the primary liaison among diplomatic partners, host-institution leadership, Fellows, volunteers, and service providers.
Conference Leadership
Date: Jan. 23, 2026
Topic: English Communication for IT and STEM Environments
Location: American Corner | Qarshi, Uzbekistan
Summary: Designed and delivered a 50-minute interactive workshop for Central Asian educators, students, and business professionals at the American Corner in Qarshi, strengthening English communication skills for IT and STEM environments through task-based activities, real-world scenarios, and goal-oriented leadership practices.
IT & STEM Communication
Date: Jan. 22, 2026
Topic: Podcast Creation Workshop
Location: American Corner | Qarshi, Uzbekistan
Summary: Designed and facilitated a 60 minute workshop on podcast creation at the American Corner in Qarshi for high school and college students and administrators, covering podcast formats and genres, branding, intro/outro scriptwriting, audio vs. video production, and distribution via Podbean to major streaming platforms. Included an interactive design activity where participants developed their own podcast concepts.
Podcast Creation
Date: January 15, 2026
Topic: Your Guide to Studying in America: Admissions, Culture & Success
Location: Education USA - American Corner Tashkent | Uzbekistan
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.
Admissions & Culture
Date: November 12, 2025
Topic: GPA meets GPT: The Evolution of Education in the AI era
Location: Silk Road Research Academy (Zoom-Online) | Uzbekistan
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.
AI Integration
Date: November 7, 2025
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
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".
Leadership
Date: October 6, 2025
Topic: Student-Centered Teaching Practices (that work!)
Location: National Pedagogical University of Uzbekistan named after Nizami | Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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.
Student-Centered Practice
Date: Third Week of every month (October 2025-May 2026)
Topic: Inclusive Student-Centered Teaching Practices
Location: Uzbekistan State University of World Languages | Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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.
Ongoing Series
Date: May 15, 2025
Topic: Real World English Skills for Medical Professionals
Location: Tashkent State Medical University | Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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.
Medical English
Date: May 13, 2025
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
Summary: Conducted a Master Class workshop for 150+ business professionals, administrators, and government officials. This motivational talk and master class explored essential communication strategies, negotiation techniques, and core management principles so participants could lead high-performing teams and close deals with integrity and impact.
Leadership Communication
Date: May 13, 2025
Topic: Implementing Socratic Seminars in the College ESL Classroom
Location: Uzbekistan State University of World Languages - Foreign Languages Department | Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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.
Socratic Seminar
Date: April 23, 2025
Topic: Academic Writing and International Publishing Practices
Location: Webinar | Shakarim University | Semey, Kazakhstan
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.
Academic Writing
Date: April 16, 2025
Topic: Academic Writing and International Publishing Practices
Location: Webinar | Alikhan Bokeikhan University | Semey, Kazakhstan
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.
Academic Writing
Date: January 24, 2025
Topic: How to Facilitate a Classroom Socratic Seminar
Location: Almaty School #70 | Almaty, Kazakhstan
Summary: Developed and facilitated professional development training for 50 primary school teachers (3rd through 8th grade) at Almaty School #70 on Socratic Seminar strategies.
Socratic Seminar
Date: December 12, 2024
Topic: A Holistic Approach to Grading
Location: Uzbekistan State University of World Languages | Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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.
Assessment & Evaluation
Date: December 11, 2024
Topic: A Holistic Approach to Grading
Location: Tashkent State Pedagogical University | Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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.
Assessment & Evaluation
Date: December 4, 2024
Topic: Holistic Assessment and Evaluation Practices with an Emphasis on Rubric Development
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.
Silk Road Series
Date: November 21-23, 2024 (3-days)
Topic: Leveraging AI for Journal Article Writing and Mastering Research Methodology
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.
Silk Road Series
Date: November 13, 2024
Topic: Understanding Inclusive and Fair Grading Practices
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.
Silk Road Series
Date: October 23, 2024
Topic: Student-centered classroom strategies that align with Webb's Depth of Knowledge Level 1
Location: Urgench State University | Urgench, Uzbekistan
Summary: Developed and facilitated a professional development workshop at Urgench State University to approximately 38 professors and administrators.
Silk Road Series
Date: October 16, 2024
Topic: English Conversational classroom strategies for Uzbekistan Airways Pilots
Location: Uzbekistan Airways Training Facility | Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Summary: Developed and facilitated a professional development and Conversation workshop at Uzbekistan Airways Training Center to approximately 10 teachers, 3 administrators, and 7 pilots.
Silk Road Series
Date: October 10, 2024
Topic: Student-Centered Classroom Strategies that Align with Webb's Depth of Knowledge Level 1
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.
Silk Road Series
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