Orhan Topal
English Teacher - Erasmus+ Project Writer/Expert
Trabzon
Summary
I am an experienced English teacher. I have worked in diverse type of schools in 7-17 age range. I do not follow traditional teaching approaches in my lessons. Students are in the center. I am an experienced Erasmus+ project writer and coordinator. I have written and run more than 20 small-large scale Erasmus+ projects and run. Foreign language means 'practice' to me. So Erasmus activities are very helpful for targeted institutions according to my opinion. Because they bring huge international experiences to both students and the visibility of education institutions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
MEB
Trabzon, Türkiye
01.2010 - 07.2024
I worked as an English teacher in Erzincan and Siirt between 2010-2013. My school in Erzincan was a high school, and in Siirt I taught English in a middle school for 2 years. Then I came to Trabzon. I worked as an English teacher in Akçaabat ÇPL in Trabzon and then in Borsa İstanbul MTAL until 2024. During the 11-year period in Trabzon, I also worked at Cumhuriyet Middle School and Erdoğdubey Middle School as an assignment. I have worked continuously for the last 7 years in exam preparation support and training courses (at the middle school level).
I have been writing and carrying out various types of projects in the Erasmus+ program continuously since 2018. To date, we have written more than 20 small-scale and large-scale Erasmus projects, received grants from various countries in Europe and carried out these projects.
Education
No Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language
Anadolu University
Eskişehir 07.2008 - 07.2008
Skills
Classroom management: In my classes, students do not get bored
Lesson planning: I always focus on effective lesson panning including productive intervals
Student motivation: Stdents' motivation is a priority for me
Creative teaching style: I do not use traditional styles Student centric approaches are important to me
Patience and empathy: These are maybe among my most important skills in class
Motivational communication: Communication is a key to start effective teaching-learning
Critical thinking skills: I always want to encourage students critically while learning
Erasmus Project Writing: I am a very well-known Erasmus Project Writer-Coordinator both in Türkiye and in Europe I can guarantee at least 1-2 granted Erasmus projects for the institution I work for every year
Timeline
English Teacher
MEB
01.2010 - 07.2024
No Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language
Anadolu University
07.2008 - 07.2008