Personal Information
Full Name: Emelbaeva Elvira Zhumagalievna
Academic Degree: Master of Pedagogical Sciences
Position: Senior Lecturer
Contact Information:
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✉️ e.emelbaeva@tau-edu.kz
Date of Birth: 07.06.1973
Nationality: Kazakh
Education:
2009–2013: Bachelor’s Degree, Kazakhstan–USA Free University, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Major: Law
2016–2018: Bachelor’s Degree, Turan-Astana University, Major: Psychology
2019–2021: Master’s Degree, Turan-Astana University, Major: Pedagogy and Psychology
Work Experience:
01.09.2023 – Present: Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychology and Social-Humanitarian Disciplines, Turan-Astana University
17.05.2024 – 01.09.2025: Deputy Head of Department, Department of Social-Humanitarian and Language Disciplines, Turan-Astana University
01.09.2023 – 17.05.2023: Lecturer, Department of Psychology and Social-Humanitarian Disciplines, Turan-Astana University
01.09.2022 – 30.08.2023: Deputy Director for Educational Work, Gymnasium No. 46, Astana City Administration
01.09.2018 – 30.08.2022: Psychologist, Pedagogical College, Astana
Key Responsibilities:
Conducting lectures and seminars in psychology using modern teaching technologies and interactive methods;
Developing, updating, and implementing educational and methodological complexes (syllabi, teaching-methodical complexes, case studies, colloquia, exams, and test assignments);
Organizing and supervising students’ research activities, preparing them for participation in conferences, competitions, and Olympiads;
Conducting trainings, masterclasses, and practice-oriented sessions;
Organizing guest lectures with leading specialists and experts in psychology.
Head of the “Psychology” Educational Program
Period: 01.09.2025 – Present
Ensuring the quality of the program implementation;
Developing and reviewing curricula, syllabi, and work programs;
Organizing and conducting meetings with employers regarding the improvement of educational programs and enhancing their practical orientation.
Scientific and Methodological Activities:
Author/co-author of more than 10 scientific publications, educational and methodological manuals;
Participant in national and international scientific-practical conferences;
Participant in scientific projects in the field of pedagogical psychology and education.
Skills and Competencies:
Professional knowledge in psychology and pedagogy;
Development and implementation of educational programs;
Teaching using modern ICT and interactive methods;
Psychodiagnostics and psychological counseling (individual and group);
Organization and management of departmental documentation;
Proficiency in digital platforms: MS Office, Moodle, Platonus, Zoom, Google Workspace;
Languages: Kazakh and Russian – fluent; English – A1 level.
Achievements:
Preparation of students for scientific competitions, Olympiads, and conferences (including international), including recipients of the “Best Student – 2024” award;
Letters of appreciation and certificates for contributions to the development of the university and department.