About Candidate

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Experienced English Language Lecturer and Teacher with over 18 years of experience in higher
education, secondary education, and international language teaching contexts. Specialized in English
for Academic Purposes (EAP), IELTS preparation, language assessment, curriculum development, and
materials design. Proven expertise in coordinating testing and assessment systems, developing
instructional resources and supporting teacher professional development.

Location

Education

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MA 2022-2023
University of Westminster, School of Humanities, English Language and Linguistics, London, UK
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MA 2011-2013
Cag University, Institute of Social Sciences, English Language Teaching, Mersin, Turkey
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BA 2001-2005
Uludağ University, Education Faculty, English Language Teaching, Bursa, Turkey

Work & Experience

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English Teacher 2022 - 2025
Speak Up London Language School, London, UK

• Delivered General English instruction to learners from A1 to C1 levels. • Prepared students for IELTS examinations through targeted skills-based instruction.

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English Teacher 2017 - 2021
Private Bilfen Schools, Bursa Bilfen Science High School, Bursa, Turkey

• Delivered General English instruction to students in Grades 9–11

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Lecturer, Material and Professional Development Unit Coordinator 2015 - 2016
Bursa Orhangazi University, School of Foreign Languages, Bursa, Turkey

• Delivered Academic English courses to B1 and B2 level students. • Coordinated the development and review of instructional materials for reading and writing courses. • Developed an institution-wide Reading and Vocabulary resource book for language learners. • Collaborated with skills coordinators to review and revise curriculum content. • Organized professional development workshops and training sessions for instructors. • Conducted classroom observations and provided feedback to support teaching effectiveness.

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Lecturer, Testing and Assessment Unit Coordinator 2013 - 2015
Bursa Orhangazi University, School of Foreign Languages, Bursa, Turkey

• Delivered English language instruction to students across all proficiency levels. • Taught Academic Writing courses to A2, B1, and B2 level students. • Participated in and coordinated departmental meetings to support curriculum and assessment planning. • Produced regular reports and statistical analyses on examination results and student performance for academic administrators and skills coordinators. • Coordinated the planning and administration of assessment processes in alignment with course syllabi. • Reviewed, proofread, and edited examination materials to ensure quality and consistency. • Developed, administered, and maintained placement and proficiency examinations. • Collaborated with skills coordinators in curriculum design, review, and revision processes. • Conducted classroom observations and provided constructive feedback on lesson planning and teaching practices, preparing performance evaluation reports when required.

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Lecturer, Testing and Assessment Unit Coordinator 2012 - 2013
Zirve University, School of Foreign Languages, Gaziantep, Turkey

• Delivered Academic Writing courses to B1 and B2 level students. • Taught Reading and Vocabulary courses to A2 and B1 level students. • Participated in departmental coordination meetings and prepared regular reports on student progress for academic administrators and skills coordinators. • Coordinated assessment processes in accordance with course objectives and syllabi. • Developed, administered, and maintained placement and proficiency examinations.

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Lecturer, Testing and Assessment Unit staff 2010 - 2012
Zirve University, School of Foreign Languages, Gaziantep, Turkey

• Delivered Reading and Vocabulary instruction to A1 and A2 level students. • Taught integrated English language courses to learners at A1, A2, and B1 proficiency levels. • Delivered Academic Writing courses to B1 and B2 level students. • Developed reading, vocabulary, and grammar assessment items for weekly examinations across multiple proficiency levels. • Assisted in the review, administration, documentation, and analysis of assessment materials and examination records. • Contributed to the development, administration, and editing of placement and proficiency examinations.

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Lecturer, Reading Committee staff 2009 - 2010
Erciyes University, School of Foreign Languages, Kayseri, Turkey

• Delivered integrated English language instruction to A1, A2, B1, and B2 level students. • Taught Academic Writing courses to B1 and B2 level learners. • Developed and administered monthly reading assessments for students across all proficiency levels.

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English teacher 2008 - 2009
Kariyer Education Center, Kayseri, Turkey

• Delivered General English instruction to students from 5th to 8th grades, • Delivered General English instruction to adult learners.

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English Teacher 2007 - 2008
Irem Primary School, Bursa, Turkey

• Delivered General English instruction to students from 4th to 8th grades

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English Teacher 2005 - 2007
Zafer Primary School, Tekirdag, Turkey

• Delivered General English instruction to nursery class students aged 5-6 and students from 5th to 8th grades