Begum Isıklar
Solon,OH
Summary
Passionate and dedicated English Language Teacher with over 3 years experience working with children from preschool to middle school. Skilled in designing engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans that foster language development and a love for learning. Experienced in using interactive teaching methods, storytelling and play-based learning to creating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where students can thrive. Skilled at adapting lessons to different learning styles and needs while maintaining effective classroom management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Teacher
Biltes Elementary School
Istanbul, Turkey
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted students in understanding the use of grammar rules while speaking or writing in English.
- Assessed student classroom performance to report on progress.
- Designed projects that required research work from the students which helped them gain knowledge outside the syllabus material.
- Guided students to write for varied purposes and audiences to develop writing skills.
- Incorporated games into lessons to motivate reluctant learners.
- Evaluated student progress, recorded scores and revised plans for reteaching of subject matter where necessary to accomplish learning.
- Identified students' level of reading difficulty to provide appropriate reinforcement.
- Implemented innovative learning tools, including online learning management system to assist students in completing at-home assignments.
- Presented lectures using modern technology tools such as digital whiteboard and PowerPoint presentations for an enhanced learning experience.
- Integrated media content in class to improve listening skill, speaking skill and vocabulary.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Developed and implemented activities and lessons to improve vocabulary and sentence structure.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations and other assigned work.
- Required spoken and written student responses to contexts to increase reading comprehension.
- Organized activities for students to practice their speaking, reading and writing skills in English.
- Attended professional development workshops and seminars related to teaching English language effectively.
- Scheduled group and private tutoring sessions to assist students requiring extra help.
- Met with parents at planned meetings and to discuss student challenges, behavior modification and performance.
Preschool English Teacher
Maple Bear Global Schools Academy
Istanbul, Turkey
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods such as hands-on activities, role playing, storytelling to effectively explain new concepts or ideas.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Observed children to record development.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Gave individualized attention when needed while still maintaining order within the classroom setting.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Adapted instructional materials according to each child's abilities so that everyone could benefit from the lesson plan.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for children to explore their interests and build confidence.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
English Teacher Intern
Kocatepe Middle School
Gaziantep, Turkey
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss students' progress and strategies for improvement.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
- Designed supplemental materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and projects tailored to each student's interests and learning style.
- Encouraged student participation through interactive activities and games related to the subject matter being taught.
- Engaged in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
- Counseled students on how they can improve their proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary usage, pronunciation.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Created a supportive learning environment that promoted student engagement and enthusiasm for learning English.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to foster a productive and respectful learning atmosphere.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Observed lead teacher and provided constructive feedback for mutual professional growth.
- Observed students during class activities to ensure they were following instructions properly.
Education
Bachelor of Education - English Language And Teaching
Hasan Kalyoncu University
Gaziantep, Turkey06-2020
Skills
- Interactive learning
- Collaboration
- Grammar
- Teaching strategies
- Language proficiency
- Creative learning strategies
- Classroom management
- Communicative approach
- Cooperative learning
- Student needs assessment
- Interactive games
- Cross-cultural communication
- Student engagement strategies
- MS office
- Empathetic listener
- Classroom observation
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Languages
Turkish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Creative Teaching Resources& Ideas (2020)
- Innovative Educators Summit (2020)
- Teaching and Child Development Summit (2020)
- Online Montessori Education(2020)
- Exploring Trends in Teaching English (2019)
- Alternative Approach in Education, IB International Baccalaureate (2018)
- Teaching Emglish as a Foreign Language in Turyet (2017)
Timeline
English Language Teacher
Biltes Elementary School
11.2022 - 09.2023
Preschool English Teacher
Maple Bear Global Schools Academy
09.2021 - 12.2022
English Teacher Intern
Kocatepe Middle School
11.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Education - English Language And Teaching
Hasan Kalyoncu University
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