Selda Motorcu

• 2022-2024 : Delivered engaging English language instruction to kindergarten and primary students, using storytelling and play-based learning to support language acquisition and learner development.
• 2024-2026 : Promoted to Head of the Foreign Languages Department in 2024, leading curriculum development, staff management, assessment processes, and academic reporting.
• Implemented curriculum enhancements informed by student needs and performance data, contributing to improved engagement and language learning outcomes.
• Continued teaching students in Grades 1–4 while mentoring colleagues and ensuring consistency in curriculum delivery across the department.
• Adapted, wrote, and directed annual school productions, providing authentic contexts for language use and promoting students' confidence, creativity, and communication skills.

• Designed and delivered a Turkish language programme for international students in Grades 1–4, developing curriculum materials and assessments tailored to diverse learner needs.
• Employed gamification and student-centred learning strategies to foster high levels of engagement, motivation, and confidence in language acquisition.
• Taught English Literacy to international students in Grades 3–5, developing reading comprehension, literary analysis, creative writing, grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills through differentiated instruction.
• Collaborated with class teachers to support students' language development across the curriculum and promote consistent literacy outcomes.
• Adapted and directed drama productions for multilingual learners, creating inclusive performance opportunities that enhanced communication skills, self-confidence, and student belonging.

• Taught students in Grades 3 and 4, delivering the school curriculum while adapting daily lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs and maximise student engagement, progress, and achievement.
• Adapted and directed school productions and prepared students for the annual ESL Drama Showcase, fostering creativity, confidence, collaboration, and authentic language use.
• Built an inclusive and supportive classroom environment through effective behaviour management and strong student relationships, enabling learners of varying abilities to develop confidence, engagement, and academic success.
• Implemented targeted support strategies for lower-attaining learners, resulting in increased participation, motivation, and progress while maintaining strong partnerships with parents and caregivers.

• Taught Grade 4 students, delivering the school curriculum while adapting daily lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs and maximise student engagement and progress.
• Developed lesson plans, teaching resources, and assessment materials that were adopted across multiple campuses within the school network, contributing to curriculum consistency and quality.
• Designed and implemented an innovative gamification-based reward system tailored to student interests, resulting in improved motivation, engagement, classroom behaviour, and learning outcomes within a highly diverse classroom setting.

• Delivered engaging English language instruction to students in Grades 3–7, differentiating lessons to meet diverse learning, developmental, and linguistic needs.
• Planned and coordinated cultural events, language competitions, and annual performances, promoting authentic language use, student engagement, and confidence.
• Appointed Head of Department after one term in recognition of strong teaching and leadership performance; led curriculum redesign, mentored teaching staff, and managed departmental operations while maintaining a full teaching timetable.

Conducted volunteer English classes after school, focusing on comprehension and vocabulary expansion for grade 4 & 5 students.