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Tayfun Balci

Tayfun Balci

Ankara

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

ESL Teacher

Doğa College
Ankara, Ankara
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
  • Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
  • Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
  • Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
  • Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.

ESL Teacher

Anka Bilim Koleji / Anka Bilim Schulen/ Anka Bilim
Ankara, Ankara
09.2020 - 02.2023
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
  • Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
  • Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
  • Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
  • Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.

Primary Education Teaching Professional

Özel Kavaklıdere Koleji Ortaokulu
Ankara, Ankara
12.2018 - 07.2020
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and consequences, ensuring a focused learning atmosphere.
  • Assessed student progress with regular formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth.
  • Improved students'' reading comprehension by incorporating diverse and engaging texts into the curriculum.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Mentored new teachers in best practices for instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.

Teaching Professional

Active English
Ankara, Ankara
09.2018 - 01.2019
  • Assessed student progress with regular formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth.
  • Improved students'' reading comprehension by incorporating diverse and engaging texts into the curriculum.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and consequences, ensuring a focused learning atmosphere.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Mentored new teachers in best practices for instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.

Higher Education Teaching Professional

Özel Genç Temel Lisesi
Ankara, Ankara
9 2018 - 12.2018
  • Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district.
  • Championed inclusive education practices within the school community, fostering an environment where all learners felt valued and supported in their academic pursuits.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and consequences, ensuring a focused learning atmosphere.
  • Improved students'' reading comprehension by incorporating diverse and engaging texts into the curriculum.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Worked on team of 7 teachers as part of school-in-school structure.

Education

American Culture and Literature -

Ankara University
Ankara, 06
09.2013 - 06.2018

Pedagogical Formation -

Ankara University Faculty of Educational Sciences
Ankara, 06
09.2017 - 05.2018

Life-Long Learning and Adult Education -

Ankara University
Ankara, 06
03.2022 - Current

Master of Science - Educational Science

Helmut-Schmidt-Universität
Hamburg
01.2024 - 07.2024

Skills

Good communication

Positive Reinforcement

Curriculum Development

Communication skills

Leadership

Group Management

Teamwork

Web 30

Online Teaching

Classroom Management

Empathy and patience

Teaching strategies

Certification

Destination and Imagination, 10/2022

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Pazar/RİZE
  • Date of Birth: 07/22/95
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Turkish
  • Driving License: A1
  • Marital Status: Single

Languages

Turkish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Master of Science - Educational Science

Helmut-Schmidt-Universität
01.2024 - 07.2024

ESL Teacher

Doğa College
02.2023 - 08.2023

Life-Long Learning and Adult Education -

Ankara University
03.2022 - Current

ESL Teacher

Anka Bilim Koleji / Anka Bilim Schulen/ Anka Bilim
09.2020 - 02.2023

Primary Education Teaching Professional

Özel Kavaklıdere Koleji Ortaokulu
12.2018 - 07.2020

Teaching Professional

Active English
09.2018 - 01.2019

Pedagogical Formation -

Ankara University Faculty of Educational Sciences
09.2017 - 05.2018

American Culture and Literature -

Ankara University
09.2013 - 06.2018

Higher Education Teaching Professional

Özel Genç Temel Lisesi
9 2018 - 12.2018
Destination and Imagination, 10/2022
Tayfun Balci