Ipek G Ergonenc, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

• Creates college-going culture and awareness for all three schools on John Hay campus by facilitating workshops and one-on-one sessions; hosting special events and coordinating college rep visits; and providing various resources for students and parents.• Advises students about college entrance exams (including PSAT, SAT, ACT), and test registration and preparation.• Identifies and promotes scholarship opportunities, and assists students search and apply for applicable scholarships.• Guides students and parents through financial aid application process, including assistance with the FAFSA and CSS Profile, advocating for those with special circumstances, reviewing the SAR, interpreting college financial aid award letters, and assisting with verification process.• Demonstrates attention to detail and keeps track of students' progress throughout the year.• Organizes exposure opportunities for students, scheduling information sessions, campus tours, and college rep visits.• Develops relationships with school staff and community partners to best serve students and families. Also collaborates with other advisors, stakeholders, and departments within the organization.• Serves as a team leader to AmeriCorps College Guide(s) assigned to John Hay campus, and collaborates with them.• Recruits top-achieving CMSD students for the selective Top Scholars program funded by the Cleveland Foundation.

Ravenna, Ohio, United States

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Worked as an AmeriCorps College Guide at Thomas Jefferson International Newcomers Academy and New Tech West High School in Cleveland, Ohio.• Individually worked with students to ensure that they all receive the support needed and assisted them understand post-secondary application process.• Guided students to higher education and career success providing post-secondary advising, financial aid counseling and scholarship application assistance in one-on-one and/or group sessions.• Provided information and resources regarding educational options including post-secondary institutions, various career options, and admissions.• Assisted 12th graders and their parents filing a FAFSA, submitting college applications, and signing up for the ACT and/or SAT.• Conducted grade-level career and college workshops to facilitate college readiness and promote college-going culture for 9th-12th grade students.• Organized "Key Events" for students and their families to increase post-secondary educational attainment.

Istanbul, Turkey

• Taught English to public high school students aged 14–17.• Increased student achievement using effective methods of teaching while focusing on the individual needs of each student. • Designed unique lesson plans and activities to help students memorize English vocabulary efficiently. • Instituted positive and supportive classroom environment while promoting student interest. • Assessed student performance and regularly communicated with parents to discuss students’ learning.

Istanbul, Turkey

• Worked as a full-time ESL teacher in a non-profit organization. • Developed individualized lesson plans for students identified as requiring specialized teaching methods. • Delivered English classes to adults with different educational backgrounds and learning styles.• Encouraged and assisted 20+ adult students to pass low-intermediate level English proficiency test which was required for them to earn their high school diploma.

Master Of Education (Med), Educational Leadership And Administration, General, 3.88

Certificate Program, Pedagogical Education Certificate Programme

100% Scholarship, Turkish Language And Literature, 3.80

Yeditepe University, Department of Turkish Language and Literature Yeditepe University, Department of English Language and Literature.