Meet the Team
Dedicated & Certified
All teachers at Paramount are qualified, certified and eligible to teach as per the credentials laid down by the Ministry of Preschool Education of Uzbekistan. The school boasts of a good blend of local and international teachers. We are currently a 28 member team (14 Educators and 14 non-teaching staffs) and we continue to grow.
Upon confirmation of a teaching job at Paramount, a teacher receives an all-expense paid diploma in Early Childhood Education accredited by IPC International Preschools Teacher Training Course.
All teachers and staff receive professional development training by professionals every quarter.
Our Team as of August 2022
Talichila Imchen
Director of Operations
A Trainer, Entrepreneur and Consultant. Having entered the work force in 2000 in India, she has worked with over 20 corporate brands and trained close to 6000 professionals from Fortune 500 companies.
A DISC Certified Trainer from DISCCERT, USA with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, Achi is also trained in Western Vocals with range as a Soprano and Alto.
At any given day, you will find her happily engrossed in developing strategies and innovating on growth for the school.
Munanungla
Lead Teacher at UKG
With a Master’s in English Language Education, Munangnula Pongen (Nula) commenced her tenure at Paramount in year 2024. Motivated by her experiences overcoming educational challenges, she is committed to fostering inclusive and supportive classrooms. Nula assists second-language learners by implementing tailored strategies that address language gaps and enhance confidence. She is dedicated to empowering all students to achieve their full potential within a nurturing and effective learning environment.
Swati Agarwal
Program Co-ordinator
Swati has worked with children across three continents and has been teaching at Paramount since its founding in 2020. Her wide exposure to different cultures makes her an ideal individual to create a learning environment that is sensitive and inclusive.
Khurshidakhon Kodirbekova
Assistant in Program
Khurshida is a Graduate in Preschool Education from Bucheon Univeristy, Class of 2021. She has briefly worked with children using dance and music to teach vocabulary. Some of her writings have been published including her article on ‘the benefits of reading books to babies’.
Gulnara Xudaynazarova
Teacher at Toddler Group
Art Teacher
Gulnara studied Design under the acclaimed Salahitdinov Kadirbek at Yunusobod Professional Design College and her specialization includes fabric, silk, watercolor, oil, wall, acrylic, ceramic, papier-mâché, sculpture to name a few.
Nathan Davidson
ESL Teacher
Nathan is TESOL certified and has a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. He has taught and supervised children for four years at IFS in the USA.
Nargiza Mambetkarimova
Lead Teacher at LKG
Nargiza has a bachelors in English philology. She started her career at Paramount and is growing in experience and impacting the young lives.
Mariya Li
Music Teacher
Event Manager
A trained classical pianist and flutist and an Alumni of Uspensky Music School for Gifted Children and Tashkent Conservatorium of Music, Mariya has travelled as a performing Pianist to multiple countries in the last 16 years.
Alsu Zaxarova
Lead Teacher at LKG
Russian Teacher
Alsu has 28 years of experience working with children ages 3–13 in different educational contexts.
Kunduz Mamadjonova
Lead Teacher Nursery
She has over 6 years of experience in teaching English and translation work. She joined Paramount in 2023
Sentimongla Jamir
Lead Teacher Nursery
Sentimongla Jamir (Senti) holds a Bachelor's degree in English and began her career at Paramount Preschool in year 2024. As an Indian national, she chose a path in education driven by her passion for sharing knowledge, contributing to her community, and helping to shape young minds into kind, thoughtful, and responsible adults.
Irina Kamalyan
Child Psychologist
Irina has been working as a Psychologist at Preschools, Oil & Gas Sectors for the last 4 years. She has a Bachelor of English Philology at Uzbek State University of World Languages and has received Diplomas in Moscow and London as a Child Psychologist, Family Psychologist and Teacher Psychologist.
Uliana
Dance Teacher
She holds a degree from State Academy of Choreography, Uzbekistan. She has over 10 years of experience working with children in music and choreography.
Gilmanova Zulfiya Rafkatovna
Physical Education
Bachelors at Tashkent Government Institute of Physical Culture and Sports. She has 15 years of experience as a PE teacher
Elmira Kelmambetova
Speech Therapist
She is a graduate in speech therapy, family psychology and music. She has over 13 years of experience working with children and8 years in speech therapy.
Joshua Giamanco
ESL Teacher
Joshua Giamanco, a resident of the United States, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership and an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts. With twenty years of experience as a coach and chef, he is currently leading the CWNS -"Conversation with a Native Speaker" sessions at Paramount Preschool. In this role, he applies his unique expertise to enhance the language skills of preschool students in an engaging and interactive manner.
Imsumanen
Music Teacher
Imsumanen, our Music Teacher, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts and a Diploma in Music Production. With two years of experience in teaching children in India, he has crafted an engaging curriculum that inspires young learners. His creative approach fosters a deep appreciation for music while encouraging students to explore their talents and develop their individual styles.
Inspired by his mother, he loves passing on knowledge to the next generation. Imsumanen is also a winner of the Best Acoustic Live Performance at Magnum Opus 2017 and has earned two gold medals for India at the World Choir Games 2023.
Luiza Saminova
Lead teacher at UKG
Luiza Saminova possesses a Bachelor's degree in English Language and brings nine years of substantial teaching experience in Andijan. She demonstrates a profound enthusiasm for education and is dedicated to establishing an engaging and supportive learning environment for her students.
Sobirova Charos
Ass. Teacher Toddler
Sobirova Charos, originally from Tajikistan, holds a Master’s degree in Linguistics from Alfraganus University. She joined our toddler group this year, bringing her expertise in language acquisition and child development to create a nurturing and intellectually enriching environment. She will be a valuable asset to our team