Gülşah Akal
English Teacher, Translator
Summary
Motivated English teacher with experience in delivering engaging lessons to students and helping attain strong understanding of English language. Proficient in fostering creative environment, designing lesson plans and assessing student progress. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate woman with strong organizational skills eager to secure any entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
English Teacher
Bahçeşehir Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Developing activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Educating students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Increasing ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Developing innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Identifying characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
Freelance Translator
Freelance
09.2020 - Current
- Replicate flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
- Review final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Translate legal documents.
- Apply cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Use translation software to verify complex terms and expedite communication process.
- Translate business websites to support international expansions.
English Translator
Borkay Translation Services
03.2020 - 08.2023
- Referred to reference materials such as dictionaries, lexicons and encyclopedias to verify translation accuracy.
- Edited and proofread text to accurately reflect English language.
- Listened to speakers' statements to determine meanings and prepare translations, frequently using electronic listening systems.
- Translated legal and research materials from Turkish to English/English to Turkish.
- Proofread, edited and improved documents of different sizes.
English Teacher
Altınyaka Schools
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Incorporated current events into lesson plans to promote student engagement.
Education
Bachelors - English Language And Literature
Akdeniz University
09.2015 - 08.2020
Bachelors - English Language And Literature
University of Szczecin
Poland 02.2018 - 07.2018
Skills
Special education
Reading assignments
Writing coursework
Literature analysis
Lesson Planning
Child development
Classroom management
Organizational ability
Proofreading and editing
Problem-solving skills
Certification
Leardership Development-AIESEC
Volunteering
- Volunteered as an English teacher in Ternopil, Ukraine.
Hobbies
- Writing.
- Researching.
- Designing.
- Listening to music.
- Reading.
Timeline
Introduction to Forest Kindergartens by Learning In Nature Ltd
06-2023
English Teacher
Bahçeşehir Schools
08.2022 - Current
Teaching Reading with Phonics by Twinkl
12-2021
Freelance Translator
Freelance
09.2020 - Current
English Teacher
Altınyaka Schools
08.2020 - 08.2022
English Translator
Borkay Translation Services
03.2020 - 08.2023
Leardership Development-AIESEC
03-2019
Bachelors - English Language And Literature
University of Szczecin
02.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelors - English Language And Literature
Akdeniz University
09.2015 - 08.2020