Selin Ertaş
English Language Teacher
Izmir
Summary
Dedicated and versatile professional with a rich background in teaching and an experience as a flight attendant, I am seeking for an exciting opportunity in recruitment. My experiences have equipped me with the ability to connect with individuals from various backgrounds, assess their needs, and facilitate positive interactions. Therefore, I am eager to transition my skills into the dynamic field of HR and recruitment where I can implement my passion for connecting with diverse individuals and foster positive relationships.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
12
12
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
English as a Second Language Teacher
Izmir Rota College
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborating with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Assisting department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum, and ESL activities.
- Attending workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Using positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Developing and maintaining effective record keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.
Flight Attendant
Turkish Airlines Inc, or THY A.O
06.2015 - 07.2019
- Managed difficult situations with time management skills
- Facilitated communication between flight deck and cabin crew prior to and during flights to promote smooth operations.
- Verified aircraft and passenger compliance with policies, regulations, and safety guidance.
- Resolved passenger conflicts and medical emergencies during flights.
- Used customer service skills in addressing passengers' needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of aircraft safety features and emergency equipment.
- Collaborated with flight crew to maximize smooth and safe flights.
- Clearly explained and demonstrated safety and emergency procedures to passengers prior to takeoff.
- Had and used CRM (Crew Resource Management) skills such as situational awareness, problem solving and ideal communication in an effective way.
English as a Second Language Teacher
Eskisehir English Time Language School
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Teaching English Grammar at activity hours and preparing lesson plans and activity schedules for the students with different English levels.
- Preparing the students for English Language exams such as YDS in general and English Proficiency Test done by School of Foreign Languages at Anadolu University.
- Delivering a TOEFL Preparation Course to a private lesson student whose native language was Persian.
- Delivering Junior English Course to students from the age of 8 to 12 by using attention-grabbing activities related to the topic of the day, their ages and English levels.
- Working in harmony with native-speaking teachers and preparing activity programs from speaking to reading comprehension all together.
- Serving as a consultant to the students who are in need of help about either lesson-based issues or career decision-making process.
English Language Assistant
Eskisehir Helen Doron Kindergarten
09.2013 - 03.2014
- Assisted an English teacher to teach English to students from 3-month-olds to 12-year-olds with the Helen Doron Methodology that makes learning a second language as easy and natural as learning their mother tongue.
- Prepared and implemented creative learning materials in accordance with the topics of the day and using original songs, animated videos and flashcards created by Helen Doron.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Hacettepe University
Ankara06.2013
High School Diploma -
Yunusemre High School
Eskisehir06.2008
Skills
Coaching and Mentoring
Certification
Public Relations and Communication Program, Gazi University, Ankara, 85/100, 2012
Additional Information
For my Linkedin profile, please visit www.linkedin.com/in/selin-ertaş-9479a31b5
Timeline
Mindset Institute-Human Resources Certificate Program
07-2024
English as a Second Language Teacher
Izmir Rota College
09.2022 - Current
Flight Attendant
Turkish Airlines Inc, or THY A.O
06.2015 - 07.2019
English as a Second Language Teacher
Eskisehir English Time Language School
05.2014 - 06.2015
English Language Assistant
Eskisehir Helen Doron Kindergarten
09.2013 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Hacettepe University
High School Diploma -
Yunusemre High School