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Beyzanur Öz

@beyzanurz

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English-language educator and translator specializing in literature, applied linguistics, and TESOL.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles in education or translation where I can combine teaching, curriculum development, and translation work, contribute to research, and grow professionally in a collaborative, student-centered environment.

I am an English-language educator and translator with a strong foundation in English literature and applied linguistics, currently pursuing an MA at Boğaziçi University.

I graduated with a BA in English Language and Literature from Istanbul Beykent University with a 3.91 GPA, earning the second highest rank in my department and a thesis on societal values in post‑industrial England.

I have practical teaching experience across age groups and contexts — classroom teacher roles in İstanbul, Erasmus+ traineeship work at the University of South Bohemia, private tutoring, and volunteering — and I hold TESOL and sworn translation certifications.

I contribute to research and applied projects (literature reviews, transcription for qualitative analysis, co‑authored reports) and provide freelance translation and proofreading services between English and Turkish, with a focus on academic and literary texts.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Erasmus+ Trainee

University of South Bohemia, Faculty of Arts

Mar 2025 - May 2025 (2 months)

Contributed to the Erasmus+ TEFE A+ project by conducting literature reviews and co-authoring synthesis reports, and transcribed datasets for applied linguistics research supporting qualitative analysis.

literature review Report Writing Transcription Seminar Participation

English Teacher

Bilim Kültür Anatolian High School

Oct 2024 - Jan 2025 (3 months)

Taught English across preschool to high school (A1–C1) following the national curriculum, using creative activities and varied materials to improve language development and student engagement.

Lesson planning Classroom Management

Private English Tutor

Self Employed

Jan 2019 - Dec 2024 (5 years 11 months)

Provided one-to-one English instruction to learners aged 3–18, designing tailored lessons addressing academic and everyday language needs to improve proficiency and confidence.

One To One Tutoring Student Motivation

Freelance Translator

Freelance

Jan 2018 - Dec 2024 (6 years 11 months)

Provided English–Turkish and Turkish–English translation and proofreading for literary, academic, and general content, ensuring accuracy and cultural appropriateness.

Translation Proofreading Academic Translation Quality Assurance Academic Translations

English Teacher

AmericanLife Language Schools

Oct 2023 - Jun 2024 (8 months)

Taught A2-level primary students using interactive, student-centered methods such as storytelling and films to increase engagement and accelerate language acquisition.

Storytelling Communicative Activities

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Boğaziçi University

Master of Arts, English Literature

2025 -

Pursuing a Master of Arts in English Literature beginning in 2025, focusing on advanced literary analysis and research.

Istanbul Beykent University

Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literature

2020 - 2024

Grade: 3.91 GPA

Activities and societies: Thesis: The Fallacy of Societal Values in England After Industrialization: A Poetic Analysis; Blue Diploma Supplement awarded; Full Scholarship student.

Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature with a thesis on societal values in post‑industrial England and graduated as the second highest ranking student in the department.