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Zehra KARA
English teacher
Istanbul,Uskudar
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
English teacher
Bilfen Conglomerate, Camlica Bilnet Primary School
Istanbul
09.2022 - Current
- Organizing classroom lectures and coursework, Preparing course materials and activities, Assigning homework and projects, Identifing students with special requirements and creating individualized lesson plans for them, Determining exams and assignment grades, Providing feedback based on workload and classroom behavior, Keeping a record of students' attendance and grades, Following new language teaching methods, Managing classrooms in a harmony, Informing parents about their children's performance, Collaborating with teaching staff and administrators to foster a good student experience, Attending weekly meetings to give feedback about ongoing prodecures, Implementing critical English language skills through intentional classroom discussion, Posing open-ended questions that draw on higher-level thinking skills, Creating engaging lesson plans that encourage student participation, Employing learning materials that feature diverse voices and perspectives, Assessing student progress through classroom observation and grading work
English teacher
Cazador company, Private Asil Schools
Istanbul
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Organizing classroom lectures and coursework, Preparing course materials and activities, Assigning homework and projects, Identifing students with special requirements and creating individualized lesson plans for them, Determining exams and assignment grades, Providing feedback based on workload and classroom behavior, Keeping a record of students' attendance and grades, Following new language teaching methods, Managing classrooms in a harmony, Informing parents about their children's performance, Collaborating with teaching staff and administrators to foster a good student experience, Implementing critical English language skills through intentional classroom discussion, Posing open-ended questions that draw on higher-level thinking skills, Creating engaging lesson plans that encourage student participation, Employing learning materials that feature diverse voices and perspectives, Assessing student progress through classroom observation and grading work
English teacher
Private Mavigun College, Secondary School Department
Istanbul
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Organizing classroom lectures and coursework, Preparing course materials and activities, Assigning homework and projects, Identifing students with special requirements and creating individualized lesson plans for them, Determining exams and assignment grades, Providing feedback based on workload and classroom behavior, Keeping a record of students' attendance and grades, Following new language teaching methods, Managing classrooms in a harmony, Informing parents about their children's performance, Collaborating with teaching staff and administrators to foster a good student experience, Attending weekly meetings to give feedback about ongoing prodecures, Implementing critical English language skills through intentional classroom discussion, Posing open-ended questions that draw on higher-level thinking skills, Creating engaging lesson plans that encourage student participation, Employing learning materials that feature diverse voices and perspectives, Assessing student progress through classroom observation and grading work, Preparing students for Cambridge YLE examinations such as Starters, Movers, and Flyers
English teacher, Head of English Department
Papatya Kindergarten School
Istanbul
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Organizing classroom lectures and coursework, Preparing course materials and activities, Identifing students with special requirements and creating individualized lesson plans for them, Following new language teaching methods, Managing classrooms in a harmony, Informing parents about their children's performance, Collaborating with teaching staff and administrators to foster a good student experience, Attending weekly meetings to give feedback about ongoing prodecures, Creating engaging lesson plans that encourage student participation, Teaching basic skills in academics and behaviour
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards. Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives. Upbeat English teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Teaching
Middle East Technical University
Ankara, TURKEY 09.2002 - 06.2006
Skills
- Lecturing
- TESL
- Substitute teaching
- Academic advisement
- Adapting to different learning styles
- Tutoring and assistance
- Team collaboration
- Curriculum development
- Problem-solving skills
- Critical thinking
- Student records management
- Exam proctoring
- Academic advising
- Grammar instruction
- Classroom technology
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Online teaching
- Reading assignment planning
- [Language] fluency
- Reading comprehension
- Curriculum implementation
- Grammar rules
- Language proficiency
- Quality education
- Skill building
- Clear communication
- Student support
- Cross-cultural communication
- Time management
- Editing and proofreading
- Grammar principles
- Teaching strategies
- ESL certification
- Student motivation
- Classroom management
- Writing coursework
- TESOL certification
- Verbal and written communication
- Individualized learning plans
- Group and individual instruction
- Student engagement
- TEFL certification
- Parent communication
- Team teaching
- Active listening
- Lesson planning
Certification
- English Language Teacher License - 4 years
- CELTA, British Side- 4 weeks
- Education mentoring and coaching, Baskent University- 8 weeks
- Certified, Eduaction, AdvancED, Smart Education LLC - 1 day
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
“Little ladies, little gentlemen,
You are all the roses, the stars and the sparkling joy of our future, the ones who will elevate the nation.
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
Software
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Interests
Reading, listening to music, travelling, psychology, history, language acquisition
Timeline
English teacher
Bilfen Conglomerate, Camlica Bilnet Primary School
09.2022 - Current
English teacher
Cazador company, Private Asil Schools
09.2018 - 09.2020
English teacher
Private Mavigun College, Secondary School Department
09.2017 - 09.2018
English teacher, Head of English Department
Papatya Kindergarten School
09.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Teaching
Middle East Technical University
09.2002 - 06.2006