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Beste Sağlam

@bestesalam

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Dedicated English teacher focused on student-centered learning.

Japan

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment that values innovative teaching methods and professional growth.

I am an experienced English teacher with a strong commitment to student-centered education. My teaching philosophy revolves around engaging students through communicative activities, ensuring they actively participate and enjoy the learning process. I adapt my techniques and materials to meet the diverse needs of my students, which has proven effective in fostering a positive learning environment.

With a master's degree and a Cambridge CELTA certificate, I have taught English at various institutions, including Ankara Medipol University and Istanbul Medipol University. My roles have included monitoring teacher progress, coordinating academic units, and preparing students for exams. I have experience teaching English from A1 to B2 levels, focusing on skills such as reading, speaking, listening, and writing.

In addition to my teaching experience, I have pursued professional development in areas such as Python for Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing. I am passionate about integrating technology into my teaching and continuously improving my skills to provide the best education for my students.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

English Lecturer

Ankara Medipol University

Sep 2020 - Nov 2022 (2 years 2 months)

As an English Lecturer, I monitored the progress of teachers, ensured compliance with the curriculum, and arranged lesson schedules. I taught English from A1 to B2 levels, focusing on communicative activities and adapting materials to student needs.

Curriculum Development Student Engagement Communication Skills Time Management

English Lecturer

Istanbul Medipol University

Nov 2019 - Jul 2020 (8 months)

I taught English lessons from A1 to B2 levels, focusing on main courses and skills such as Reading, Speaking, Listening, and Writing. I also prepared and graded exams, including ESP lessons.

Grading Curriculum Design Communication Skills Classroom Management

Testing Unit Member

Istanbul Aydin University

Feb 2017 - Nov 2019 (2 years 9 months)

As a Testing Unit Member, I prepared and graded exams for the School of Foreign Languages. I taught main courses and skills lessons, including ESP and TOEFL IBT.

Grading Curriculum Development Communication Skills Classroom Management

English Lecturer

Yildiz Technical University

Sep 2016 - Feb 2017 (5 months)

I provided main course and skills lessons as an English Lecturer and served as a classroom advisor responsible for grading exams.

Grading Classroom Management Student Engagement Communication Skills

TOEFL, IELTS, SAT Instructor

ABA Education and Consultancy

Sep 2014 - May 2015 (8 months)

I taught one-on-one TOEFL, IELTS, and SAT lessons to high school students preparing for university abroad.

Student Engagement Communication Skills Curriculum Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Iİ

International House İzmir

CELTA

2023 - 2023

I obtained my 120-hour-CELTA course which provided me with the utmost methods and techniques in teaching and material designing.

Bogazici University

BA, English Language and Literature

2010 - 2014

Bogazici University has a high rank in the best global universities with its competitive exam entrance score and high-quality education. I learnt how to make academic research and write academic essays by using the English language professionally.