

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