Enthusiast of both playing and watching volleyball
Melek Çeçen
English As A Second Language Teacher
Eskişehir
Summary
Compassionate English tutor with a CELTA certificate, skilled in fostering student engagement and confidence. Experienced in providing personalized feedback and adapting teaching methods to meet individual student needs. Successfully enhanced language proficiency through student-centered lesson planning and real-life scenarios, while maintaining a supportive learning environment and helping students achieve their goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Personal English Tutor
Wall Street English
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced the learning process by incorporating a variety of teaching and eliciting techniques.
- Supported students in preparing for English tests such as ITEP and IELTS.
- Implemented effective time management strategies during tutoring sessions, ensuring maximum productivity without compromising student engagement or understanding.
- Assisted students in improving pronunciation, grammar and fluency by giving individual and open-class feedback.
- Provided targeted instruction to help students overcome specific challenges.
- Kept track of the study habits of the students and reminded them to study regularly to help them achieve their language goals.
- Did speaking tests to check the applicants' level of English for companies such as ETI, Alp Aviation, IGA and JTI in their hiring processes.
- Focused on making the lessons students-centered and keeping the "Teacher Talking Time" low to maximize the time students speak.
- Incorporated many role-plays in the lessons to focus on the functional language students need in real-life.
Private English Tutor
None
04.2019 - Current
- Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged open communication between tutor and student, promoting active participation in lessons.
- Boosted student confidence in English communication through personalized delayed and individual feedback and constructive criticism.
- Collaborated with parents to monitor students'' progress, providing updates on achievements and areas for improvement.
- Diagnosed the needs of the students by doing a Needs Analysis and developed individualized learning plans for each student, addressing their specific needs and goals.
- Incorporated real-life examples into lessons to make abstract concepts more relatable and engaging for students.
- Adapted lesson content based on ongoing evaluations of student progress, ensuring continuous growth in language proficiency levels over time.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify areas of weakness in each student''s English language skills, allowing for targeted instruction towards improvement.
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
- Signposted online tools and resources for additional instruction and practice.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Teaching
Anadolu University
Eskişehir 04.2001 -
Skills
CELTA Certificate
Patience and empathy
Online teaching experience
Eliciting Techniques
Error correction techniques
Adaptable teaching methods
Interactive Materials
Feedback on produced language
Teaching pronunciation
Engaging presentation style
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Creating teaching materials
Peer collaboration
Certification
CELTA
Interests
Passionate about literature, with a particular interest in reading novels
Timeline
CELTA
02-2025
TOEFL AND TOEIC PROCTOR, TCA
03-2024
Personal English Tutor
Wall Street English
12.2023 - Current
Private English Tutor
None
04.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Teaching
Anadolu University
04.2001 -