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Symbat Satybaldieva

Symbat Satybaldieva

New York,NY

Summary

Analytical professional with 6 years of experience in early childhood education. Selected by the World Bank to create STEM curriculum for preschool education approved by the Ministry of Education in Kyrgyzstan. Enhancing the social-emotional learning and problem-solving growth mindset.

Qualified with solid background in analytical researches, system design management. Demonstrated ability to leverage data analytics and strong communication skills to drive strategic initiatives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Analyst, Executive Director

KG Analytics Think Tank
03.2022 - 04.2025
  • Development and advocacy of the the 1st Education Law of the Kyrgyz Republic generated by civic and professional communities aimed to improve the quality and equity of the educational system in Kyrgyzstan.
  • Analysis and Membership of the Inter-ministerial and inter-sectoral working group (IWG) on 'Governmental Accelerator' programme boosting system changes at ECD and preschool education sphere.
  • Coordinated the National Business Agenda advocacy with Coalition of Women to boost women's engagement in the economy of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Expert to Develop Blended-learning ECD Course

Public Foundation 'Accelerate Prosperity'
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Comprehensive development of a digital, self-paced training course tailored to entrepreneurs and practitioners in Early Childhood Development (ECD).
  • Approximately 90 minutes of independent learning—aims to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills required to successfully establish and manage a private child care center or kindergarten.
  • Includes various models such as family day care centers and home-based day care centers. The course is adaptable for use in both fully online and blended formats within Accelerate Prosperity’s business incubation and acceleration programs.

Expert on ECD / Women Economic Empowerment

We Care project
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Led a gender assessment within the WE CARE project to identify barriers and gender-based constraints affecting women’s ability to start and manage ECD businesses in Kyrgyzstan. The analysis highlighted key gaps in access to finance, legal recognition, and support services, shaped by prevailing social norms and stereotypes.
  • Delivered evidence-based recommendations to enhance "WE CARE" project’s gender responsiveness and scale women-led ECD enterprises. Insights informed program adjustments now targeting over 500 women entrepreneurs and supporting the growth of inclusive, sustainable preschool business models in underserved regions.

Community Partners Manager and Trainer

UNDP Accelerator Lab
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Analyzed data sets to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements within client organizations. Facilitation of three round tables to engage partners in generating actionable recommendations.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database. Mapping and updating the database of more then 40 organizations working in STEM fields.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Developer, Instructional Designer

Education for the Future and Strengthening the Foundations of Learning
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Provided technical support to the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, designed and developed a partial (12-hour) modular STEM program for early childhood development and education (ECD), within the Education for the Future and Strengthening the Foundations of Learning projects funded by the World Bank.

Methodologist, STEM-trainer, Mentor

'MUGALIM' Teachers Capacity Building Platform
06.2020 - 02.2022
  • Mentoring and training of more than 1.500 teachers from all the 7 regions of the Kyrgyz Republic. Google Educational Tools for effective online learning. Digital Pedagogy based on Hybrid and Flexible principles;
  • Co-author of the courses on Neuroscience, STEM toolkits, motivational incentives and IT supportive tools for digital blended education. Special course development as 'Burn out prevention' with self coaching techniques.
  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) practical master-classes for the teachers from state and private schools from the rural areas.

Montessori - Educator

Bluebird Montessori Educational Center
09.2015 - 04.2016
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units that integrated multiple subjects, enriching the learning experience for students. Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of around 30 children.
  • Ensure safety and emotional security of children and ensure that the physical environment of the classroom is in accordance to health and security directives of the center;
  • Establish a positive relationship with parents by ensuring regular and positive communication. Conducted conferences to establish and maintain consistent and clear communication with parents

ELearning Manager, Trainer, Consultant

The Center for Training and Consulting
07.2008 - 03.2012
  • Development of more than 8 electronic educational courses for clients from the commercial and international sectors of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and international partners;
  • Consulting support of projects on organizational diagnostics, staff development. Conducting business trainings and professional trainings for trainers.
  • Championed the use of innovative teaching techniques, keeping abreast of industry trends to ensure cutting-edge instruction methodologies were employed.
  • Monitored and evaluated training performance to determine quality and cohesiveness.

Education

Master of Science - Business Analytics

Ala-Too International University
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
06-2026

Master of Professional Studies - 3-6 Years Children Early Childhood Development

International Institute of Montessori Education
Moscow, Russia
09-2014

Bachelor of Science - Financial Management

Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
06-2010

Skills

  • Analytical thinking
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Project management
  • Information gathering
  • Process improvements

  • Data research and validation
  • Risk analysis
  • Strategic planning
  • System analysis
  • Audit support
  • Data modeling

Languages

English
Full Professional
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Elementary
Kyrgyz
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Timeline

Expert to Develop Blended-learning ECD Course

Public Foundation 'Accelerate Prosperity'
06.2024 - 09.2024

Expert on ECD / Women Economic Empowerment

We Care project
04.2024 - 06.2024

Community Partners Manager and Trainer

UNDP Accelerator Lab
09.2023 - 12.2023

Developer, Instructional Designer

Education for the Future and Strengthening the Foundations of Learning
02.2023 - 05.2023

Analyst, Executive Director

KG Analytics Think Tank
03.2022 - 04.2025

Methodologist, STEM-trainer, Mentor

'MUGALIM' Teachers Capacity Building Platform
06.2020 - 02.2022

Montessori - Educator

Bluebird Montessori Educational Center
09.2015 - 04.2016

ELearning Manager, Trainer, Consultant

The Center for Training and Consulting
07.2008 - 03.2012

Master of Science - Business Analytics

Ala-Too International University

Master of Professional Studies - 3-6 Years Children Early Childhood Development

International Institute of Montessori Education

Bachelor of Science - Financial Management

Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University