Eylül Çetinbaş
PhD Candidate & Instructor
Ankara
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
History Instructor
Bilkent University
09.2022 - Current
- History of Turkey and History of Civilization courses
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Promoted active learning through the use of interactive activities, such as simulations, role-playing exercises, and debates.
- Developed critical thinking skills among students through the use of primary source analysis and group discussions.
Secretary
Okar Construction Company
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Promoted a positive image of the organization through clear communication both internally with colleagues and externally with clients.
English and Music Teacher
M. Cemal Çetinbaş, Language and Music School
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Mentored students in various ensembles, boosting their confidence and performance skills.
- Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in music education, enriching both teaching skills and curriculum offerings.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
Education
Ph.D. - History
Bilkent University
Ankara06.2026
Master of Arts - Medieval And Renaissance Studies
Central European University
Budapest06.2020
Master of Arts - Medieval History
Bilkent University
Ankara, Turkey07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Hacettepe University
Ankara, Turkey06.2016
Minor - History
Hacettepe University
Ankara, Turkey06.2016
Skills
Student Engagement
Strong analytical skills
Online Teaching
Academic advising
Cultural Sensitivity
Expertise in historical research
Curriculum Development
Microsoft Office
Excellent Communication
Multitasking
Grading
NVivo proficiency
QGIS proficiency
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Italian
Intermediate
B1
German
Elementary
A2
Greek
Upper intermediate
B2
Latin
Advanced
C1
Arabic
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
History Instructor
Bilkent University
09.2022 - Current
Secretary
Okar Construction Company
07.2017 - 08.2017
English and Music Teacher
M. Cemal Çetinbaş, Language and Music School
01.2009 - 12.2010
Ph.D. - History
Bilkent University
Master of Arts - Medieval And Renaissance Studies
Central European University
Master of Arts - Medieval History
Bilkent University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Hacettepe University
Minor - History
Hacettepe University