BERKANT KAYISDIKICI
TEACHER OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Eskişehir
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Yeni Yol Schools, excelling in student engagement and curriculum implementation. Cultivated a supportive learning environment that enhanced literacy through innovative workshops and promoted social-emotional learning. Mentored peers and organized enriching extracurricular activities, fostering community involvement and cultural sensitivity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
TEACHER
YENI YOL SCHOOLS
08.2019 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - ENGLIS LANGUAGE TEACHING
ATATURK UNIVERSITY
ERZURUM 04.2001 -
Skills
Student engagement
Classroom instruction
Curriculum implementation
Group instruction
Small group instruction
Lesson planning
Classroom management
Project-based learning
Cultural sensitivity
Community involvement
Social-emotional learning
Accomplishments
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Student Involvement - Volunteered as faculty member representative for student-led Mock Trial club, supervising weekly after school meetings and attending bi-weekly weekend conferences.
- Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
Certification
IB English B Category 1/2
Reading, Playing Billiards, Movies
I like to read books of History, Mystery and Classical Literature. I'm so fond of watching festival movies and ones produced by independent directors.
Timeline
TEACHER
YENI YOL SCHOOLS
08.2019 - Current
IB English B Category 1/2
06-2019
IB CAS Coordinator Category 1/2
06-2019
Bachelor of Arts - ENGLIS LANGUAGE TEACHING
ATATURK UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -