She was born on July 24, 2000, in the village of Ak-Kochkor in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region. She currently lives in the village of Tyup in the Tyup district and works as a teacher of the Russian language and literature at the Abdykasyma Karymshakova Secondary School. In 2018, she enrolled in the philological faculty of the Issyk-Kul State University named after K. Tynystanov, which she successfully graduated from in 2022. She is now working in her specialty and strives to provide her students with quality knowledge.
“My interest in the teaching profession emerged during my school years. When I studied at the D. Imanov School in the Jeti-Oguz district, my class teacher, Nursat Bazarbekovna Alseitova, had a significant influence on me in the 5th grade. She was a wonderful teacher who could explain the material through games and engage the students. Later, in the 10th and 11th grades, I especially loved the Russian language and literature lessons taught by my teacher Ainura Urmanbetova.
I remember one special occasion. At the assembly for the graduation of the 11th grade, when it was suggested to present flowers to the teachers, I immediately gave them to Ainura. At that moment, she gave me her blessing (“bata”). Due to the music, I didn’t hear exactly what she said, but I remember it. Now, looking back, I believe that this blessing came true. Perhaps that day directed me onto the path of teaching.
My parents also played a significant role in my choice of profession. They said that the profession of a Russian language teacher suited me and gave me the right advice,” Toktobekova shared.
She began her professional career in 2024 and continues to teach Russian language and literature to this day.
“Currently, my teaching experience is 1 year and 7 months. In my work, I use the modern “5E” methodology and strive to increase student interest through interactive methods. In lessons, I apply technologies such as interactive boards and televisions, as well as incorporate game elements.
Every day at school is special and interesting. Once, during an open lesson, the material intended for 40 minutes was completed very quickly by the students, and the lesson ended 6 minutes early. I felt awkward in front of the attending teachers, so I prepared anew and conducted another open lesson a week later. This was also a significant experience for me,” Aliya said.
She is currently preparing for the “Teacher of the Year” competition, considering it one of her major goals.
“In the 2024–2025 academic year, I participated on behalf of the school in a competition on the topic “Kara Kyrgyz Republic,” where we took 2nd place. Additionally, I completed a course on inclusive education and received a certificate.
I try to spend my free time productively. Together with my students, I shoot videos and actively engage on social media. I am also interested in sports—I play volleyball, love chess, and toguz korgool. Moreover, it is very important for me to spend time with my family,” Toktobekova shared.
In 2020, she got married and now raises two daughters and a son with her husband.
“My main goal for the future is to raise educated, well-mannered, and devoted individuals who are worthy of their homeland. I want my students to become youth that the people will be proud of and that the world will admire. Also, one of my biggest goals is to receive the title of “Best Teacher of the Year,” she said.
