Filiz Beser
Plainsboro
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Tutor
Self Employed
01.2021 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-life examples and relatable scenarios in tutoring sessions.
- Strengthened students'' critical thinking abilities by developing problem-solving exercises and activities.
- Cultivated a supportive learning environment, fostering open communication between students and tutor.
- Assisted students with time management strategies, improving their ability to complete assignments efficiently.
- Implemented creative teaching techniques that made complex concepts more accessible for better retention of information.
- Facilitated group study sessions for peers to collaborate on challenging topics and projects together.
- Provided targeted support in specific subject areas where students struggled the most, enhancing overall academic success.
- Adapted tutoring approach based on each student''s progress, ensuring continuous growth in knowledge and skills.
- Built strong rapport with students through active listening, empathy, and genuine interest in their success.
Teacher
Turk-American Community Yunus Emre Mosque
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons for student engagement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student knowledge.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Tutor
Kivanc Aydin
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions and adjusted instructional methods and content focus.
- Stressed importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
- Integrated technology into sessions to further enhance student learning.
Teacher
Knowledge Beginnings
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Cashier
Rutgers University
11.2012 - 06.2013
- Completed inventory counts and ordered merchandise.
- Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Restaurant Manager
Star Diner
03.2011 - 10.2012
- Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Prepared for and executed new menu implementations.
- Maintained safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
Beautician
New Kaya
01.2002 - 02.2011
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Recorded notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments and collecting payments for services rendered.
- Assessed customer hair texture, treatment history and desired outcome to determine services required.
- Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Helped clients achieve desired looks for daily wear and special events by designing makeup strategies for each scenario.
- Boosted salon revenue by upselling additional services and retail products during appointments.
Education
No Degree - Education
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor New JerseyHigh School Diploma -
Vatan Lise
Istanbul Turkey06.1987
Skills
- Inquiry-based learning
- Curriculum Development
- Testing and grading
- Child development
- Student-centered learning
- Classroom management
- Group learning mechanics
Languages
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher
Turk-American Community Yunus Emre Mosque
06.2021 - 09.2021
Private Tutor
Self Employed
01.2021 - Current
Tutor
Kivanc Aydin
06.2020 - 06.2021
Teacher
Knowledge Beginnings
03.2019 - 09.2019
Cashier
Rutgers University
11.2012 - 06.2013
Restaurant Manager
Star Diner
03.2011 - 10.2012
Beautician
New Kaya
01.2002 - 02.2011
No Degree - Education
Mercer County Community College
High School Diploma -
Vatan Lise
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