Nato Pachuashvili is an experienced and highly qualified educator, currently serving as an Affiliated Associate Professor in Education Administration at International Black Sea University. With over 15 years of teaching experience across diverse educational contexts, she specializes in Educational Technologies, English for Professional Purposes, Academic Writing and Linguistics.

Nato holds a PhD in Education Sciences from International Black Sea University, a Master of Arts in Education (Applied Linguistics) from The Open University, UK, and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English Language and Literature from Birmingham City University, UK. Her academic journey is complemented by various professional development certifications, including the Cambridge CELTA and TEFL training courses. She also undertook a number of teacher training courses including City and Guilds Certificate in Education in the UK and attended many teaching workshops to enhance her career path and innovate her teaching.

In addition to her academic roles, Nato is an active contributor to the academic community, serving as a reviewer for academic journals and organizing professional development seminars. She holds the position of the IAFOR Barcelona Conference Review Committee member and Paris Conference Review Committee member since May 2024. She is committed to ongoing research in the field of education, with a focus on digital tools, motivation, and innovative teaching practices. She has published several articles on the topics related to digitalisation of education, motivation, and language learning, and has presented at international conferences in Tbilisi and abroad.

Besides academic achievements, Nato has also published a romantic fiction “The Book Wanderer” under the name of Nata Leah. “The Book Wanderer” is Nato’s debut novel inspired by her profound appreciation for literature, especially the British literary tradition. Through her work, she aspires to instil the love of reading in others, recognizing the transformative power that literature can have on individuals.

• IAFOR Barcelona Conference Review Commitee member 
• IAFOR Paris Conference Review Committee member 
• The author of “The Book Wanderer” 
• Award recipient – Best English Novel Author 2024 By Leader Women Society