İrem Seda Göçen
Keçiören
Summary
I’m an English instructor with a strong academic background and a passion for language, learning, and helping others grow. I currently teach at Lokman Hekim University, where I’ve been involved not just in classroom instruction, but also in curriculum development and assessment design. I enjoy creating lessons that are interactive, meaningful, and rooted in real-world communication.
Alongside teaching, I’m also pursuing my Master’s in Social Sciences at the Social Sciences University of Ankara, focusing on postcolonial ecocriticism. My research explores the intersection of literature, power, and the environment, and I’ve had the chance to present my work at academic conferences hosted by TED University and Ankara University.
I also worked part-time as a Foreign Trade Consultant at AED Technical Machinery, where I handled international client communication and prepared technical documents. During my student years, I also worked as a content writer and editor, which sharpened my language skills and taught me how to adapt my voice for different audiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
English Instructor
Lokman Hekim University
09.2022 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that enhanced student comprehension and participation.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Facilitated classroom discussions that encouraged critical thinking and collaboration among students.
- Mentored new instructors on curriculum development and teaching strategies.
- Organized extracurricular activities that fostered language skills outside the classroom environment.
- Conducted workshops for students to enhance writing skills and boost academic confidence.
- Promoted skill development in reading, writing, speaking, and listening through various instructional methods tailored to individual needs.
- Played an active role in curriculum planning meetings with fellow teachers to ensure alignment between English courses throughout grade levels.
- Evaluated and graded students' essays, projects and exams.
- Collaborate with the Testing Unit to design, write, and review midterm and final exams, placement tests, and proficiency assessments.
- Ensure test content validity and reliability through item analysis and continuous improvement processes.
- Participate in standardization meetings and contribute to rubrics and marking criteria to maintain fairness and consistency across assessment practices.
Part-Time Foreign Trade Consultant
AED Technical Machinery
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Analyzed international market trends to identify new business opportunities.
- Assisted in developing trade compliance strategies for seamless operations.
- Coordinated logistics and documentation for export/import processes.
- Supported negotiations with foreign partners to establish favorable terms.
- Researched foreign markets to enhance client understanding of global dynamics.
- Developed proposals for potential clients outlining the scope of services, projected results, and fees for consulting engagements.
Content Writer & Editor
AMERİKAN İNGİLİZ KÜLTÜR YAYINCILIK EĞİTİM VE DANIŞMANLIK TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.
06.2020 - 03.2021
- I had the opportunity to work as a writer, and I wrote 3 English coursebooks for AMERİKAN İNGİLİZ KÜLTÜR YAYINCILIK EĞİTİM VE DANIŞMANLIK TİC. LTD. ŞTİ. I was also the editor of these books. It was a great experience, and I can certainly say that being a writer is my thing. Books that I wrote & edited: Voice of Britain A2 Support Pack, Real World English B2 Support Pack, Real World English A2 Support Pack
Education
Bachelor's Degree - English Language and Literature
Social Sciences University of Ankara
06.2022
Master of Arts - English Language And Literature
Social Sciences University of Ankara
Ankara, Turkey06-2026
Skills
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Creative Writing
- Editing
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Critical Thinking
- Research
- Curriculum development
- Testing and grading
- Class lecturing
- Flipped classroom
- Project-based learning
- Multimedia integration
- Collaborative learning
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Market research analysis
- International sales
- Problem-solving
- Export-import procedures
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Turkish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Training
- Bağlama Eğitimi, Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı, Dec 2019 - Mar 2020, Social Sciences University of Ankara collaborated with The Ministry of Education (MEB) and offered us free courses.
- Piyano Eğitimi 1, Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı, Dec 2019 - Feb 2020, Social Sciences University of Ankara collaborated with The Ministry of Education (MEB) and offered us free courses.
References
Nevfel Baytar, Former Head of Preparatory School of Social Sciences University of Ankara, nevfel.baytar@asbu.edu.tr
Dr. Reza Vahdani Sanavi, English Instructor at Social Sciences University of Ankara, reza.vahdani@asbu.edu.tr
Prof. Dr. Mine Özyurt Kılıç, Professor of English Literature at Social Sciences University of Ankara, mine.ozyurtkilic@asbu.edu.tr
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zümre Gizem Yılmaz, Professor of English Literature at Social Sciences University of Ankara, zumregizem.yilmaz@asbu.edu.tr
Turgut Kavçakar, English Instructor at Lokman Hekim University, 0541 739 80 79
Gamze Zeynep Sili, English Instructor at Lokman Hekim University, 0507 287 22 33
Tevfik Seyhan, General Coordinator at AED Technical Machinery, 0554 671 90 71
Hobbies and Interests
Teaching, Creative Writing, Reading, English Literature, Learning, Singing, Music, Dancing, Acting
Timeline
Part-Time Foreign Trade Consultant
AED Technical Machinery
03.2023 - 12.2024
English Instructor
Lokman Hekim University
09.2022 - Current
Content Writer & Editor
AMERİKAN İNGİLİZ KÜLTÜR YAYINCILIK EĞİTİM VE DANIŞMANLIK TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.
06.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor's Degree - English Language and Literature
Social Sciences University of Ankara
Master of Arts - English Language And Literature
Social Sciences University of Ankara