CIS Tashkent - школа

Meet Mr David — our new Year 5 Teacher at CIS Tashkent! 🌍📚 We are delighted to welcome Mr David to the CIS community. With more than 25 years of teaching and coaching experience across South Africa, the UK, and Uzbekistan, David brings extensive expertise in English, primary education, student development, and mentoring. David currently works as a Teacher of English (TEFL) for Grades 5–11 under the Ministry of Preschool and School Education of Uzbekistan, where he is involved in co-teaching and teacher masterclasses. Throughout his career, he has also held roles as a Grade Head, English Teacher, Class Teacher, and Head of Junior Primary Sport. His educational background includes a Higher Diploma in Education, a Bachelor of Education with QTS, and a Master of Arts in Education and Innovation from Webster University, Tashkent. David believes that education goes beyond academic achievement. His approach combines strong academic foundations with communication, resilience, character development, problem-solving, and practical life skills. Through student-centred learning, collaboration, mentoring, and interactive teaching strategies, he aims to help young people become confident, curious, and capable learners. Outside the classroom, David is passionate about sports and the outdoors. He has experience coaching cricket, rugby, and hockey and enjoys canoeing, mountain biking, outdoor adventures, and photography. We are excited to have David join our Primary team and look forward to the experience, energy, and new perspectives he will bring to our Year 5 students and the wider CIS community. Welcome to CIS Tashkent, Mr David! 💙