Abdullah Demirdoven
English Instructor And Syllabus Designer
Istanbul,34
Summary
Dedicated instructor with 13 years of experience instructing learners in English language. Gifted in curriculum development and lecturing to maximize student engagement and learning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Translator
Refugee rights Turkey
01.2020 - Current
- Oral translation between refugees and lawyers
- Interpreting between refugees and lawyers
- Paying field visits to deportation center
- Travelling to different cities and interpreting in seminars
- Translating documents, brochures, and official website
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
Edep Foundation
01.2019 - Current
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented effective assessment strategies to evaluate student understanding and adjust instruction as needed.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering positive atmosphere that promoted academic growth and personal development.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
ABC Horizon, UCSI University (Part Time)
01.2017 - Current
- Designing English textbook for the prep university students.
- Teaching English to students of different cultures and nationalities
- A content writer & syllabus designer
- Assisting in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implementing effective assessment strategies to evaluate student understanding and adjust instruction as needed.
- Increasing student motivation through the implementation of engaging activities and real-world connections.
- Incorporating differentiated instruction strategies into lesson planning, accommodating a range of learning styles within the classroom setting.
- Assisting with teacher recruitment process by participating in interviews and reviewing applicant qualifications against program requirements.
- Evaluating instructional materials, making recommendations for adoption based on relevance and effectiveness.
Instructor
Istanbul University
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Teaching English to university students
- Setting questions for all levels
- Conducting placement tests for students
- Proctoring Turkish Airlines English tests
- TOEFL proctor
Instructor
Istanbul Sehir University (part time)
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Taught English to prep university students, Assessing students
Instructor
Bahcesehir Koleji
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Teaching English to 1st and 2nd graders
Instructor
New Horizons Learning Centre
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Taught English to different age groups, Conducted general placement tests for students
Instructor
Accad Learning Centre
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Taught English to different age groups, Conducted general placement tests for students, Attended several teaching workshops
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Islamic Studies
Anadolu University
Eskişehir, 26 12.2020 - Current
Master of Arts - Business Management
UCSI University
Istanbul, 34 07.2019 - 03.2024
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Foreign Language
Aleppo University
Aleppo 07.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Aleppo University
Aleppo 06.2007 - 06.2011
Skills
Highly computer literate, mainly in MS Programs
Birth
01/01/88
Personal Information
Nationality: Syrian/Turkish
Publications
- Wrote a series of Graded Reader for Arabic language learners
- Wrote Pronunciation Kingdom
- Wrote Educational Poems like; Alphabet Soup, My Parts of Speech
- Writing a series of Graded readers for EFL students
- Writing a 3-level speaking textbooks for EFL students
- Writing a 6-level communicative textbook for university prep students
- Wrote an article on Roles of Teachers
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Islamic Studies
Anadolu University
12.2020 - Current
Translator
Refugee rights Turkey
01.2020 - Current
Master of Arts - Business Management
UCSI University
07.2019 - 03.2024
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
Edep Foundation
01.2019 - Current
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
ABC Horizon, UCSI University (Part Time)
01.2017 - Current
Instructor
Istanbul Sehir University (part time)
01.2016 - 01.2017
Instructor
Istanbul University
01.2015 - 01.2019
Instructor
Bahcesehir Koleji
01.2014 - 01.2015
Instructor
New Horizons Learning Centre
01.2013 - 01.2013
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Foreign Language
Aleppo University
07.2011 - 08.2013
Instructor
Accad Learning Centre
01.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Aleppo University
06.2007 - 06.2011