Burcu Polat
English Language Instructor
Istanbul
Summary
Accomplished English Instructor with a robust background in curriculum development and online teaching, demonstrated during tenure at Yeditepe University. Excelled in enhancing student success through personalized feedback and innovative lesson planning. Skilled in fostering strong relationships, both with students and cross-functional teams at GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals, improving customer satisfaction and sales outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
English Instructor
Yeditepe University
09.2012 - Current
- From December 2016 to June 2023, I served as an Assistant Level Coordinator at Yeditepe University.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles and abilities within the classroom setting for optimal comprehension of material covered.
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
- Enhanced overall student success with personalized feedback, constructive criticism, and one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness, or social hurdles.
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
English Teacher
Anabilim Eğitim Kurumları
09.2010 - 09.2012
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
Sales And Congress Specialist
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
12.2009 - 08.2010
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
Sales Specialist
GlaxoSmithKlein Pharmaceuticals
11.2008 - 12.2009
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic sales plans.
- Educated customers about product features and benefits to aid in selecting best options for each individuals' needs.
Marketing Intern
Sanofi Aventis
06.2007 - 08.2007
Sales and Marketing Intern
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
06.2006 - 09.2006
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Istanbul Kultur University
Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
Online Teaching
Curriculum Development
Lesson Planning
Teaching English
Course Planning
Translation
Certification
CELTA -Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Timeline
English Instructor
Yeditepe University
09.2012 - Current
CELTA -Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
08-2011
English Teacher
Anabilim Eğitim Kurumları
09.2010 - 09.2012
Sales And Congress Specialist
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
12.2009 - 08.2010
Sales Specialist
GlaxoSmithKlein Pharmaceuticals
11.2008 - 12.2009
Pedagogical Formation Certificate, Marmara University
06-2008
Marketing Intern
Sanofi Aventis
06.2007 - 08.2007
Sales and Marketing Intern
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
06.2006 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Istanbul Kultur University
04.2001 -