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Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Teacher
Turkish American Association of Washington
09.2019 - Current
Established clear expectations for behavior, promoting a respectful classroom culture conducive to learning.
Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
Improved student literacy levels through targeted intervention and support programs.
Graded students work based on completion, timeliness and accuracy and kept detailed records of grades.
Held parent-teacher conferences to communicate sensitive issues with parents.
Developed age-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces to meet diverse learning styles.
Maintained strong communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress in language acquisition and academic performance.
Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
Prepared, administered and corrected weekly tests and examinations to observe student overall performance.
Organized tutoring sessions for struggling learners after school hours, providing personalized assistance in areas requiring additional support.
Worked one-on-one with students needing individualized attention and developed with special learning plans for struggling people.
Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
Planned lessons for classroom of [Number] students.
Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
Supported the professional development of colleagues by sharing best practices and innovative teaching strategies.
Successfully improved [Language]-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
Created language arts lesson plans for [Type] students to meet learning needs, adhere to curriculum standards and build interest in learning.
Integrated multimedia resources into lessons to enhance engagement and comprehension of complex topics.
Contributed to the continuous improvement of the English Language program by participating in department meetings and curriculum review processes.
Designed and implemented differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs and styles.
Managed all aspects of extracurricular activities, including planning events, coordinating schedules, and supervising students during field trips.
Teamed with other faculty members and parents to outline IEPs for gifted, talented and special education students, addressing diverse teaching approaches for special learning requirements.
Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
Designed exams to test fluency in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of English language.
Assessed student progress, providing constructive feedback to motivate improvement in language proficiency.
Developed a positive classroom environment by incorporating collaborative learning strategies.
Collaborated with other English Language Teachers to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering interdisciplinary learning.
Enhanced students'' reading and writing skills by implementing engaging literature-based activities.
Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills.
Identified students struggling with material and made arrangements to meet one-on-one during study hall or other time periods to provide additional instruction in one-on-one environment.
Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness, or social hurdles.
Implemented innovative teaching approaches for special needs students to meet requirements of individualized education plans.
Created hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Taught [Number] lessons per week to over [Number] students throughout [Number] grade levels.
Sponsored several student activities and clubs, dedicating over [Number] hours per week outside regular school hours.
Served as an advisor for the school''s literary magazine, mentoring aspiring writers and encouraging creativity among students.
Launched focused writing program for students enrolled in AP courses to teach advanced composition in preparation for college composition classes.
Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on school and national requirements.
Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Used SCANTRON answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade and compute homework and tests.
Performed data entry to input student grades and attendance records with [Software].
Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
English Language Teacher
Nesibe Aydin Private School
09.2017 - 05.2018
Established clear expectations for behavior, promoting a respectful classroom culture conducive to learning.
Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
Graded students work based on completion, timeliness and accuracy and kept detailed records of grades.
Prepared, administered and corrected weekly tests and examinations to observe student overall performance.
Planned lessons for classroom of [Number] students.
English Language Teacher
Turkey Ministry of Education
09.2001 - 09.2001
Established clear expectations for behavior, promoting a respectful classroom culture conducive to learning.
Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
Graded students work based on completion, timeliness and accuracy and kept detailed records of grades.
Prepared, administered and corrected weekly tests and examinations to observe student overall performance.
Held parent-teacher conferences to communicate sensitive issues with parents.
Successfully improved Turkish-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Hacettepe University
Ankara, Turkey
06-2000
High School Diploma -
Ari Private Middle School And High School
Ankara, Turkey
06-1991
Skills
Reading comprehension
Lesson planning
Teaching strategies
Online teaching
Customer relations
Problem resolution
Relationship building
Complaint handling
Complaint resolution
Client relations
Follow-up skills
Work ethic and integrity
Customer assistance
Customer service
Patience and empathy
Cash handling
Cleaning and sanitizing
Team collaboration
Reliability and punctuality
Cash handling and management
Professionalism and courtesy
Interests
Cooking
Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
Baking
Watching Movies and TV Shows
Fashion and Style
I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
Fashion
Timeline
English Language Teacher
Turkish American Association of Washington
09.2019 - Current
English Language Teacher
Nesibe Aydin Private School
09.2017 - 05.2018
English Language Teacher
Turkey Ministry of Education
09.2001 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Hacettepe University
High School Diploma -
Ari Private Middle School And High School
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