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English Instructor
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Summary
Accomplished English Instructor with high credentials in English language and subject. Devoted to develop lesson plans to keep students engaged and motivated. Seasoned professional with solid background in defining engaging curriculums for diverse students. Exceptional communication and organization skills and uses creative methods to teach subjects. Dedicated to train students in achieving successful results. Inspiring English Tutor with vast experience teaching English to all grade levels. Knowledgeable and hard-working team player. Solid history of increasing test scores and increasing student performance. Caring English Instructor with teaching abilities and assessment skills to help students of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Focused on meeting students at personal skill levels to encourage development and increase academic performance. Dedicated to student success and maintaining positive environment. Passionate teaching professional committed to providing students with positive educational experiences. Quickly builds productive relationships through excellent communication and instruction. Adapts teaching styles and methods to maximise student potential. Motivated instructor with more than 15 years of progressive experience. Energetic self-starter and team builder. Navigates high-stress situations and achieves goals on time and under budget. Adaptable English Instructor with extensive experience providing first-class results. Meets job demands and deadlines through diligent work-ethic and dedication to quality. Expert English Instructor 16 years of expertise in education. Effectively manages assignments and team members. Dedicated to self-development to provide expectation-exceeding service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
English Instructor
Yeditepe University
09.2025 - Current
- Provided support to students in understanding and improving sound and symbol relationships, spelling, punctuation, style and pronunciation with self-guided exercises.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
- Identified students struggling with material and made arrangements to meet one-on-one during study hall or other time periods to provide additional instruction in one-on-one environment.
- 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.
- Implemented innovative teaching approaches for special needs students to meet requirements of individualized education plans.
English Tutor
İstanbul Dil Akademisi
08.2023 - 08.2025
- I worked for this language course as a part time instructor and taught the students who aimed at passing proficiency exams of their universities.
- Helped students build confidence within struggling topics by celebrating successes and motivating students throughout lessons.
- Offered private and group classes to suit students needs and requirements.
- Taught online classes working with platforms such as Zoom and Google Drive to provide remote teaching.
- Conducted in person and virtual classes to cater to students availability and circumstances.
- Helped underachieving students achieve academic goals by assessing educational weaknesses and finding effective teaching methods.
English Language Instructor
Ozyegin University
09.2019 - 01.2024
- I worked for Ozyegin University as an English Instructor. I taught and was also the curriculum and assessment specialist.I designed cources, prepared materials and exams and also I was responsible person for conducting those exams smoothly.
- Developed educational resources for academic projects.
- Gave educational talks to public groups about artefacts and answered individual questions.
- Carried out appraisals and assessments into artefacts to evaluate authentication and value.
- Planned lessons with dynamic discussions and exercises to promote engagement.
- Developed constructive feedback on homework to drive attainment.
- Updated learning resources to achieve curriculum goals.
- Evaluated students' comprehension of lessons through relevant test questions.
- Boosted writing skills by designing creative and comprehensive exercises.
- Provided additional support to students in need, ensuring successful course completion within allotted timeframes.
- Built and nurtured positive, professional student relationships, enhancing language course experiences.
- Created helpful supporting resources to aid student development in written and spoken English.
- Carried out thorough lesson planning, enabling complete curriculum delivery within set term times.
- Maintained professional home working environments, selecting clear, well-lit settings.
- Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of delivering online lessons, setting up, managing and maintaining good Zoom connections.
- Adapted teaching styles to suit student capabilities and competencies, maximising their potential.
- Selected and sequenced appropriate materials and resources based on content area and learners' abilities.
Editor and Translator
Pinhan Yayıncılık
07.2017 - 06.2019
- I was translating books related to social sciences from ENG to TUR and editint the books of the other translators.
- Reviewed finished work prior to publication, noting edits and approving final versions.
- Proofed written works, shaped content and helped improve overall work quality.
Instructor
Arel University
09.2013 - 09.2017
- I worked as an Instructor. I was teaching translation and interpreting.
- Developed guides and course materials focused on reinforcing lecture information and helping students learn.
- Created lesson plans describing various methods of presenting information to students to facilitate comprehension.
- Took attendance records during training sessions for accountability and assessment reasons.
- Evaluated students' abilities by reviewing performance records and adjusted teaching methods to foster progress.
- Tested students to assess grasp of class material presented in courses and workshops.
- Formulated syllabus detailing course topics and assignment and exam dates to aid students in learning and preparation.
English Coordinator
Ingiliz Kultur Dil Okulu
09.2009 - 01.2011
- I was working as the responsible person for management of courses, exams and recruitments.
- Represented institution at external events to raise school's profile in wider community.
- Oversaw management of educational facilities, arranging necessary maintenance and repairs.
- Improved student educational plans by advising on course selection, progress plans and career decisions.
- Performed lesson observations to measure teaching performance and provide constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions.
- Recruited and trained top-quality educators and support staff to maximise programme success.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Comparative Literature
Istanbul Bilgi University
IstanbulBachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Istanbul University
IstanbulSkills
Extracurricular activity planning
References
- Shiva Khoei Oskouei (English Instructor) shiva.khoei@ozyegin.edu.tr
- Zeliha Aydın (Coordinator) zeliha.aydin@ozyegin.edu.tr
Interests
I love doing sports and am interested in philosophy, anthropology and sociology
References
- Shiva Khoei Oskouei (English Instructor) shiva.khoei@ozyegin.edu.tr
- Zeliha Aydın (Coordinator) zeliha.aydin@ozyegin.edu.tr
Education
I have held formation sertificate from Yıldız Technical University.
Languages
French, A2
Timeline
English Instructor
Yeditepe University
09.2025 - Current
English Tutor
İstanbul Dil Akademisi
08.2023 - 08.2025
English Language Instructor
Ozyegin University
09.2019 - 01.2024
Editor and Translator
Pinhan Yayıncılık
07.2017 - 06.2019
Instructor
Arel University
09.2013 - 09.2017
English Coordinator
Ingiliz Kultur Dil Okulu
09.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Istanbul University
Diploma of Higher Education - Comparative Literature
Istanbul Bilgi University