Faruk Mert ÇAKIRCALI
ELT Teacher & International Relations Specialist
Turkey
Summary
Dynamic ELT Teacher and Interpreter with a proven track record, also enhancing student engagement and mastering language skills through expert lesson planning and exceptional communication. Skilled in adaptability and classroom management, significantly improve learning outcomes by fostering academic growth and cultural understanding. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Private English Language Tutor
Self-employeed
06.2022 - Current
- Assessed students' progress regularly through tests, quizzes, and one-on-one evaluations, allowing for timely adjustments in teaching methods as needed.
- Adapted curriculum content according to student's level of proficiency, ensuring well-structured progression towards fluency in English language skills.
- Cultivated positive learning environment by fostering open communication and building strong relationships with students, leading to increased student engagement and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with parents to provide regular updates on their child's progress, addressing any concerns or areas of improvement proactively.
- Developed individualized lesson plans tailored to each student''s unique learning style, resulting in improved language skills and comprehension.
- Conducted mock interviews both for groups of 4 and individually and also provided guidance on professional communication etiquette, preparing students for real-world situations like job interviews or presentations.
Classical Guitar Instructor
Self-employeed
06.2019 - Current
- Adapted teaching approaches according to each student's unique learning style or specific challenges faced in their development as musicians.
- Encouraged healthy playing habits through instruction of proper posture, hand positioning, and injury prevention techniques.
- Inspired love for classical guitar music among students by sharing historical context and personal experiences as performer.
Interpreter
BAYRAKTAR KARTON MATBAA VE AMBALAJ MALZESAN. VE T
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Enhanced communication between clients and non-English speakers by providing accurate translations in real-time conversations.
- Communicated with clients to understand interpreting needs and provide best service possible.
- Enabled timely delivery of services to non-English speaking customers by translating written documents accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with other interpreters to cross-check accuracy of interpretations.
ELT Teacher
YDS Academy
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established safe learning environment where students felt comfortable sharing ideas and asking questions.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to improve their performance and master course material.
- Enhanced student comprehension of complex texts through targeted reading strategies and guided practice activities.
Book-Content Informer
YDS Academy
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Coordinated with other departments and depot managers of logging operations of books to introduce and make selling of them to teachers/courses who will to use.
- Collaborated with principals of schools to introduce our books for English lessons in semester.
- Assisted to colleagues in terms of content of books to sell.
- Collaborated with teachers and school principals to find students who couldn't afford books to give them our goods for free to help their education.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Affairs
Anadolu University
Eskişehir, Turkey 09.2019 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Balıkesir University - NEF
Balıkesir, Turkey 09.2017 - 06.2022
Skills
Online Teaching Platforms
Student Motivation
Exceptional communication
Expertise in Grammar
Lesson Planning
Classroom Management and team leadership
Creative Writing & research abilities
Problem-solving skills
Global Affairs
Diplomatic Relations
Decision-Making and multitasking
Adaptability and Flexibility
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members at English course.
- Documented and resolved a cultural translation issue which led to an increase in relations with customers.
- Achieved a commendation by completing the lesson planning with accuracy and efficiency.
Additional Information
- I have attended to Erasmus+ project (KA 122 SCH) in 2016 with 4 other students on behalf of Etimesgut Public Education Center by going to Drobeta-Turnu Severin and made introductions about our own culture and negotiate about the differences among the English teaching approaches of each country which joined to the project and some culturel aspects such as the production of silver.
Project Reference: F.M. ÇAKIRCALI (Participant Author),Freedom-Erasmus+, Tips and Tricks For Effective and Creative Online Business Communication (Drobeta Turnu Severin, România, 2016) ISBN: 978-973-0-22243-2
Link: http://www.freedomplus.eu/outputs/
- 2016, 192 hours of web designing course completed. (Document number: 23468120160046550443)
- Internship:
- 2021, Trainee Teacher at Balıkesir, Çiğdem Batubey Secondary School.
- 2022, Trainee Teacher at Balıkesir, Burhan Erdayı Primary School.
- IELTS General: Overall Score 7
- YDS (English Proficiency Test) : 87.50
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Hobbies
Playing classical, acoustic and electric guitar.
Playing 8 Ball Billiard.
Swimming, hiking.
Reading about anything interesting.
Trying to learn basic aspects of different languages and cultures.
Timeline
Interpreter
BAYRAKTAR KARTON MATBAA VE AMBALAJ MALZESAN. VE T
03.2024 - 04.2024
ELT Teacher
YDS Academy
09.2022 - 06.2023
Book-Content Informer
YDS Academy
09.2022 - 10.2022
Private English Language Tutor
Self-employeed
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Affairs
Anadolu University
09.2019 - 08.2024
Classical Guitar Instructor
Self-employeed
06.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Balıkesir University - NEF
09.2017 - 06.2022