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SEMA ERKAN URUC
ENGLISH TEACHER
Istanbul
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Summary
Patient and dedicated English teacher as a language second skilled at developing and promoting interactive learning within group environment. Experienced working with children and adults from wide array of cultural backgrounds to teach language skills. Positive educator patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for one-on-one instruction to teach difficult lessons.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
Work History
Bilfen Education Company Inc.Istanbul
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
Cihangir SchoolsIstanbul
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
09.2019 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.
- Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum, and ESL activities.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Coordinated language immersive field trips that allowed students to associate knowledge with real-world experiences.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
Education
Ihsan Dogramaci Bilkent UniversityAnkara, Turkey
Bachelor of Arts from American Culture And Literature
09.2004 - 05.2011
Skills
10 Years as an ESL instructor
Vocabulary Enrichment
Student Evaluation
Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
Group and individual instruction
Workforce Readiness
Fluent in English
Testing and grading
3 Years as a TESOL Instructor
Certification
Certified [TESOL], [TESOL OXFORD LTD. REG. 11424452]
Interests
Giving Access Bars sessions
Movie and Serial Interpretating
Availability
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Timeline
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Bilfen Education Company Inc.
08.2022 - Current
Certified [TESOL], [TESOL OXFORD LTD. REG. 11424452]
07-2021
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Cihangir Schools
09.2019 - 07.2022
Ihsan Dogramaci Bilkent University
Bachelor of Arts from American Culture And Literature
09.2004 - 05.2011