Hi, I’m
Safa Bribesh
English Language Teacher
Istanbul
Summary
CELTA-certified, and with three years of experience as an English Language Teacher, I bring a wealth of knowledge in the field. My specialty lies in crafting adaptable lesson plans that cater to the diverse needs of all types of students. I have a successful track record of maintaining professional and productive relationships with my students, all while being skilled at building rapport.
I take pride in my ability to create engaging lesson plans and effectively communicate concepts to foster a deep comprehension of the subject matter. Furthermore, I excel at tailoring course materials to meet established standards and the unique academic capabilities of each student. Motivating students to achieve their learning objectives is my expertise, making the educational journey a rewarding one for both students and teachers. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education
2
Certificates
2
Languages
Work History
Estherian ClinicIstanbul
Sales Representative Team Leader/ Full Time
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Monitor and analyze team's data
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Motivate team members and guide them in answering their queries and resolving issues.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Utilized CRM software to manage customer accounts and track performance metrics.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
- Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
- Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
- Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
- Fostered vital customer relationships to generate $50k in sales
ITI IstanbulIstanbul
English Teacher/ Part Time
08.2023 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Used pre-written curriculum to teach 10 students English via remote video conferencing.
- Gently corrected student pronunciation and grammar to improve conversation skills.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
Estherian ClinicIstanbul
Translators Team Leader/ Full Time
07.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
- Worked with 8 team members to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
- Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
Estherian ClinicIstanbul
Assistant/ Full Time
02.2020 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Developed and implemented strategies to streamline office operations.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
- Drafted common document templates to reduce time spent creating documents from scratch.
- Trained and supervised employees on office policies and procedures.
Libyan Academy Of Graduate Studies, Prep SchoolTripoli
English Language Teacher/ Part Time
06.2019 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Engaged in educational process of 20 students various ages.
- Creating customized lesson plans and teaching materials tailored to beginner graduate students to strengthen fundamental English language competencies
- Developed age-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces to meet diverse learning styles.
- Worked one-on-one with students needing individualized attention and developed special learning plans for struggling people.
- Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness or social hurdles.
- Prepared, administered and corrected weekly tests and examinations to observe student overall performance.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
- Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
- Emphasis on developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while encouraging active participation from students
- Provision of personalized one-on-one support to help learners overcome any language obstacles and advance individually
- Performance of routine evaluations and provision of constructive feedback to facilitate continuous student growth, with adjustments to teaching approaches as required.
Libyan Academy Of Graduate StudiesTripoli
Coordinator of English Language Courses/ Full Time
09.2015 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
- Performing feasibility analysis for each course to determine their profitability percentage.
- Recruiting competent teaching personnel
- Providing necessary support to teachers as needed.
- Managed over 4 consecutive courses for English Language learners.
Pheonix SchoolTripoli
English Language Teacher/ Part Time
09.2018 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Engaged in educational process of 40 students, grades 5–6.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar and composition, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on school and national requirements.
- Designed exams to test fluency in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of English language.
- Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness or social hurdles.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces to meet diverse learning styles.
- Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
- Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
- Worked one-on-one with students needing individualized attention and developed with special learning plans for struggling people.
Libyan Academy Of Graduate StudiesTripoli
Secretary,International Cooperation/ Full Time
12.2013 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department.
- Maintained office supply inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls with clients.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
Education
Istanbul Aydin UniversityIstanbul, Turkey
Master of Arts from English Language Teaching
09.2021 - Current
Libyan Academy of Graduate Studies Tripoli, Libya
Diploma from Language Interpretation And Translation
09.2015 - 2018.04
Tripoli UniversityTripoli, Libya
Bachelor of Arts from English Language
09.2009 - 2013.06
Skills
Lead prospecting
undefinedCertification
CELTA, ITI ISTANBUL - 14 Weeks
Timeline
English Teacher/ Part Time
ITI Istanbul
08.2023 - 10.2023
Sales Representative Team Leader/ Full Time
Estherian Clinic
09.2022 - Current
Istanbul Aydin University
Master of Arts from English Language Teaching
09.2021 - Current
Translators Team Leader/ Full Time
Estherian Clinic
07.2021 - 09.2022
Assistant/ Full Time
Estherian Clinic
02.2020 - 07.2021
English Language Teacher/ Part Time
Libyan Academy Of Graduate Studies, Prep School
06.2019 - 09.2019
English Language Teacher/ Part Time
Pheonix School
09.2018 - 06.2019
Interpreting and Translation
01-2018
Coordinator of English Language Courses/ Full Time
Libyan Academy Of Graduate Studies
09.2015 - 09.2019
Libyan Academy of Graduate Studies
Diploma from Language Interpretation And Translation
09.2015 - 2018.04
Secretary,International Cooperation/ Full Time
Libyan Academy Of Graduate Studies
12.2013 - 09.2015
Tripoli University
Bachelor of Arts from English Language
09.2009 - 2013.06