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Develops and delivers ESL courses for multilingual classes including Advanced Conversation, Integrated Skills for Beginner, Advanced Grammar & WritingImplements a proactive approach by administering early feedback, mid-course, and end-of-course surveys to identify and address student needs and interests promptly.

Provided individualized support to students through both online and in-person tutoring sessions, including grading assignments, delivering constructive feedback, and providing mentoring to students requiring additional practice.Collaborated with the course instructor to improve course content and rubrics.Courses: Workplace Communication in English, Professional Presentation & Communication, Academic Writing

Developed and instructed undergraduate courses including Academic Writing 101 and 106 (focused on Academic Writing for Science and Technology) dedicating 15 hours per week to teaching.Assessed 125 + student progress throughout the term by providing written and verbal feedback.Erasmus + Staff Exchange Teaching Mobility (Spring 2022): Developed and taught an 8-hour session in “English Academic Writing in the Field of Human Rights” for graduate students in English and Anglo-American Studies at the Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Modern Literature and Culture (April 4-13, 2022)Engaged in collaborative efforts with the University of Deusto (Bilbao, Spain) through the ERASMUS / UNIC Project in Fall 2022, contributing to the co-design of a course on 'Science Communication' for university students culminating in a joint workshop.Actively involved as a member of Plagiarism Committee, Library Session Revision Committee, and Amnesty and Remedial Exams Committee

Managed the curriculum and exam related activities within the department, evaluated program efficiency and resource allocations, developed, implemented, and monitored academic goals and strategies in compliance with the university’s regulations. Prepared annual development plans, budget, course schedules, book orders and exam schedules. Member of the Hiring Committee and Coordination CommitteeHead of Curriculum Committee (September 2017)Conducted comprehensive evaluations of goals and objectives performing needs analyses to refine program objectives. Skillfully curated relevant materials and collaborated closely with the director, Assessment Committee and Educational Technology Committee to ensure alignment and effectiveness.Intermediate Level Coordinator (September 2014-September 2019) Facilitated seamless planning and operation of the program level, overseeing course scheduling and acting as a primary liaison for instructors. Additionally, chaired level committee meetings to ensure effective communication and coordination.Writing Course Leader (September 2013-January 2020)Created the course syllabi and semester planners, cross-referenced level objectives and course materials, prepared supplementary materials, provided ongoing feedback on level objectives.High School Summer English Camp Coordinator (Summer 2016 & 2017 & 2018 & 2019)Designed the program, materials, schedules and activities of a two-week summer camp for high school students and coordinated meetings with the instructors.Member of Educational Technology Committee (2013-2014)Designed and taught courses such as Writing, Reading and Vocabulary, Grammar, Listening & Speaking

Planned and coordinated educational activities, developed and updated syllabi, exams, and placement tests.Conducted teacher training workshops.

Planned and developed syllabi and exams for elementary to upper intermediate ESL classes.Conducted teacher training workshops.

Planned and taught elementary to advanced ESL classes of 12–22 students from diverse cultural backgrounds.Courses taught: Intensive English Program, TOEFL iBT, American Culture, Advanced Grammar & Writing

Planned and taught intermediate level English classes of 20-24 students.Prepared students for the PET exam and achieved considerable success.Supervised student-teachers from Bogazici University, Department of English Language Teaching.Worked actively during the Accreditation process by participating in meetings and workshops and completing a detailed report on School Resources that was approved by the Council of International Schools.U.K. Experience (July 2009): Guided 22 Turkish students attending Discovery Summer Language School in Oxford as the group leader and participated in the program’s workshops, activities, and excursions.