Theatre
Samet Döner
Linguist & EFL Teacher
Ankara
Summary
An experienced English as a second language teacher who is working full time as The Head Teacher at English Time.
Other than teaching, I'm also an experienced translator in Turkish-English language pairs. I know how to use CAT tools such as Memsource and SmartCat.
I have graduated and got my bachelor's degree in English Linguistics at Hacettepe University in Turkey.
Turkish is my mother tongue, I'm fluent in English and currently learning German.
I'm highly skilled on Microsoft office programs due to my experience with translation and my personal interest on programming.
I'm interested in progressive music and I have played drums and classical guitar for several years.
I'm also a fan of role plays as I play tabletop role playing games and also screen plays.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Head Teacher
English Time
09.2024 - Current
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by holding regular meetings, discussing student performance, concerns, and areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, promoting holistic understanding of various subjects among students.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Organized extracurricular activities that complemented the curriculum while fostering teamwork and leadership skills among students.
- Customized educational materials based on individual student needs to ensure inclusive learning experiences for all.
English Teacher
TAC Dil Kursu
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
Translator
PonteLang
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Translated documents from English to Turkish.
- Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Improved readability of translated materials by employing advanced proofreading techniques and meticulous editing skills.
English Teacher
Çankaya Dil Kursu
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Linguistics
Hacettepe University
Ankara, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
Group and individual instruction
Certification
IELTS Academic 7.5
Interests
Table top games
Music
Basketball
Timeline
IELTS Academic 7.5
06-2025
Head Teacher
English Time
09.2024 - Current
English Teacher
TAC Dil Kursu
06.2022 - 08.2024
Translator
PonteLang
09.2021 - 08.2022
English Teacher
Çankaya Dil Kursu
07.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Linguistics
Hacettepe University
04.2001 -