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BURÇAK EREV

BURÇAK EREV

English Educator And Academic Coordinator
Kartal

Summary

Experienced English educator and academic coordinator with more than 25 years of experience across public and private K–12 institutions. Specialized in ESL/EFL instruction, curriculum development, CEFR-based language education, teacher mentoring, and educational leadership. Proven success in departmental management, teacher training, international exam preparation, student-centered learning environments, and academic coordination. Expert in language instruction with passion for nurturing student growth and academic success. Highly collaborative, dependable, and adaptable to evolving educational needs, committed to student success, and open to relocation within Turkey and internationally.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

English Teacher (Grade 7)

Private KOÇ Middle School
09.2025 - Current
  • Teach English and literature using communicative and task-based methodologies.
  • Support students’ academic language development through student-centered instruction.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.

English Teacher / Level Coordinator / MUN Club Coordinator

Private Ayazağa Işık High School
09.2024 - 08.2025
  • Taught CEFR-aligned English and academic writing to high school students.
  • Prepared students for international examinations including TOEFL and IELTS.
  • Coordinated Model United Nations activities and supported student participation in conferences.

English Teacher / Middle School Level Coordinator

TED Üsküdar College
09.2022 - 08.2024
  • Taught English through communicative and task-based learning approaches.
  • Coordinated departmental activities and supported curriculum implementation.

Head of Foreign Languages Department (K12) / English Teacher

Bahçeşehir Science & Technology / Anatolian High School
08.2019 - 08.2022
  • Led curriculum planning, teacher recruitment, and staff evaluation processes.
  • Organized professional development activities and administrative coordination.
  • Prepared students for TOEFL and IELTS examinations.
  • Taught English to Grades 10–11.

Head of Foreign Languages Department (K8) / English Teacher

Ümraniye Bahçeşehir College
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • Managed foreign languages department operations and teacher development.
  • Prepared students for LGS, Cambridge PET, and FCE examinations.
  • Taught English to Grades 7–8.

English Teacher (Grades 7–8)

Darüşşafaka Schools
08.2015 - 08.2017
  • Delivered MYP and CEFR-based English instruction.
  • Prepared students for Cambridge KET, PET, Trinity, and FCE examinations.
  • Led the Destination Imagination team to international success in Poland and participation in global finals in the USA.

Team Leader / English Teacher

Private Çamlıca Bahçeşehir College
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Prepared lesson plans and differentiated instructional materials.
  • Mentored students and monitored academic progress.
  • Prepared students for Cambridge examinations.

Head of Foreign Languages Department (K12) / English Teacher

İSTEK Private Semiha Şakir Schools
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Oversaw curriculum planning, recruitment, and teacher evaluation.
  • Prepared students for IELTS, TOEFL, PET, and FCE examinations.
  • Organized international student exchange activities.

Bilingual English Language Teacher

Modafen High School
08.2012 - 08.2013
  • Taught preparatory and high school English courses.

Middle School English Teacher / Team Leader

Bilfen Schools
11.2009 - 01.2012
  • Delivered English instruction to middle school students.
  • Prepared students for Cambridge KET and PET examinations.

Government (MEB)-Appointed Permanent English Teacher

Aydın Doğan Primary School
09.2002 - 07.2008
  • Taught English to Grades 4–8 in a public-school setting.

Part-Time ESL Instructor

American Culture Association
09.2006 - 06.2008
  • Taught English to adult learners at weekends.

Part-Time English Teacher – Additional MEB Assignment

Ali Fuat Cebesoy Primary School
09.2005 - 07.2006
  • Taught English to Grades 4–5 alongside permanent government appointment.

Part-Time English Teacher – Additional MEB Assignment

Hasan Tan Primary School
09.2004 - 07.2005
  • Delivered English instruction to primary-level learners.

Government (MEB)-Appointed English Teacher

Doğanlı Primary School
09.2000 - 07.2002
  • Taught English to students from Grades 4–9.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Administration and Supervision

Yeditepe University (Honours Degree)
İstanbul, Turkey
01-2012

Bachelor of Arts - English Language Teaching

Ondokuz Mayıs University (Honours Degree)
Samsun, Turkey
01-2000

High School Diploma -

Samsun Private Ar Anatolian High School (Honours Degree)
Samsun, Turkey
04.2001 -

Samsun Private Ar Middle School
Samsun, Turkey
1993

Skills

ESL / EFL Instruction

Lesson planning

Student Mentoring

Classroom management

Team teaching

Parent communication

Time management

Curriculum implementation

Team collaboration

Technology integration

Teaching strategies

Online teaching

Literary analysis

Differentiated instruction

Exam proctoring

Curriculum Development

CEFR & MYP Methodologies

Academic Coordination

Teacher Mentoring & Evaluation

Cambridge / IELTS / TOEFL Preparation

Educational Leadership

Differentiated Instruction

AI & Educational Technology Integration

Student-Centered Learning

Objective

To secure a dynamic ESL teaching position where I can apply over 25 years of experience teaching both children and adults. I also bring valuable experience as a Head of Department, which has strengthened my ability to support curriculum development, enhance instructional quality, and contribute positively to the school environment.

certifications

Professional Development & In-Service Trainings

· UbD Curriculum Design – "Tasarımcı Öğretmen", Udemy- Dr Selçuk Doğan (2024)

· Implementing AI in Education / AI Tools for Teachers, British Council (2024)

· Yapay Zeka Paylaşımı Semineri, (2024)

· TOEFL iBT Workshop, (2023)

· Mentorship & Coaching in Education, Bahçeşehir Uğur Educational Institutions (2022)

· Train the Trainer, Cambridge University Press (April2019)

· Instructional Leadership Development Programme, Cambridge (March 2018)

· Mindful Leadership, Cambridge (December 2017)

· Tech Tools: Reframing Instructional Design to Enhance Learning, SEV (December 2016)

· The Road Rarely Taken – Differentiated Learning, Bahçeşehir College (February 2016)

· 21st Century Learning – Leading From Within, SEV (December 2015)

· Evaluating Your MYP / Category 3, Darüşşafaka Schools (August 2015)

· 21st Century Skills, Bahçeşehir College (October 2014)

· Differentiated Learning, Bahçeşehir College (September 2014)

· Cambridge Examinations Professional Development Course, University of Cambridge (August 2013)

· IELTS Train the Trainer Course, British Council – Diane Stewarts (October 2013)

· Classroom Management, EC English UK – Thomas Jones (November 2013)

· Cambridge English for Schools, Antalya (March 2013)

· Whole Brain Teaching, Chris Biffle (2012)

· NLP for English Teachers, Sabiha Parlardemir (2011)

· Learning Styles, Rita Dunn (2011)

· Teaching Skills Effectively, British Side (2010)

· Get Ready for KET and PET, British Side (2010)

· Technology in Education, British Side (2009)

· The Common European Framework, David Little (2009)

Interests

Operating systems and educational technology, training and education, music, travel, literature, film and theatre, world cuisines, cultural studies, photography, volunteering, handicrafts, and interior decoration.

Additional Information

Additional references available upon request.

A reference letter from the Principal of Koç School is available upon request.

Timeline

English Teacher (Grade 7)

Private KOÇ Middle School
09.2025 - Current

English Teacher / Level Coordinator / MUN Club Coordinator

Private Ayazağa Işık High School
09.2024 - 08.2025

English Teacher / Middle School Level Coordinator

TED Üsküdar College
09.2022 - 08.2024

Head of Foreign Languages Department (K12) / English Teacher

Bahçeşehir Science & Technology / Anatolian High School
08.2019 - 08.2022

Head of Foreign Languages Department (K8) / English Teacher

Ümraniye Bahçeşehir College
08.2017 - 08.2019

English Teacher (Grades 7–8)

Darüşşafaka Schools
08.2015 - 08.2017

Team Leader / English Teacher

Private Çamlıca Bahçeşehir College
08.2014 - 08.2015

Head of Foreign Languages Department (K12) / English Teacher

İSTEK Private Semiha Şakir Schools
08.2013 - 08.2014

Bilingual English Language Teacher

Modafen High School
08.2012 - 08.2013

Middle School English Teacher / Team Leader

Bilfen Schools
11.2009 - 01.2012

Part-Time ESL Instructor

American Culture Association
09.2006 - 06.2008

Part-Time English Teacher – Additional MEB Assignment

Ali Fuat Cebesoy Primary School
09.2005 - 07.2006

Part-Time English Teacher – Additional MEB Assignment

Hasan Tan Primary School
09.2004 - 07.2005

Government (MEB)-Appointed Permanent English Teacher

Aydın Doğan Primary School
09.2002 - 07.2008

High School Diploma -

Samsun Private Ar Anatolian High School (Honours Degree)
04.2001 -

Government (MEB)-Appointed English Teacher

Doğanlı Primary School
09.2000 - 07.2002

Master of Arts - Educational Administration and Supervision

Yeditepe University (Honours Degree)

Bachelor of Arts - English Language Teaching

Ondokuz Mayıs University (Honours Degree)

Samsun Private Ar Middle School
BURÇAK EREVEnglish Educator And Academic Coordinator