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Ece Kırcalı

@cecek

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MA linguist and CELTA-certified English instructor focused on adaptive learning.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining learning design, AI/EdTech development, and linguistics—building adaptive, research-informed language learning with impact and collaborative teams.

I am a MA-trained linguist and CELTA-certified English instructor with over eight years of experience designing CEFR-aligned curricula and creating context-rich grammar input. I combine linguistic insight with educational technology to produce personalized learning flows and data-informed materials.

I develop AI-integrated learning solutions and am currently building Broca, an adaptive English learning app that sequences vocabulary, receptive input, contextual grammar encounters, assessments, and guided production. I implement NLP tools and prompt engineering to tailor learner experiences.

My classroom and content work spans university-level courses, K12 and adult ESL publishing, and teacher training, with hands-on experience in TTS post-processing and multimodal content design. I have led workshops, created digital assessments, and provided targeted grammar feedback through contextualized activities.

I have conducted psycholinguistic research using eye-tracking and statistical analysis, co-authored publications, and secured competitive research grants. I seek roles where I can blend linguistic research, learning design, and AI to improve accessibility and outcomes in language education.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Curriculum & App Developer

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Broca App

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Designed an AI-powered adaptive English learning flow and built learning modules with Python and Gradio, integrating HuggingFace and ChatGPT to personalize vocabulary, receptive input, and contextual grammar encounters.

Python Gradio Prompt Engineering CEFR Sequencing

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English Language Instructor

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Bilkent University

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Delivered CEFR-aligned academic English courses across undergraduate disciplines, developed digital assessments, and led teacher workshops that improved scaffolding techniques and personalized grammar instruction.

CEFR Curriculum Design Assessment Design Teacher Training Learner Profiling ELT

ESL Content Developer

Swan Publishing

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)

Created scripted audio content and CEFR-aligned materials for A1–B1 and business English, optimizing prosody and timing via TTS tools and post-processing to ensure natural speech delivery.

Audacity CEFR Materials ESL Content Creation A B Testing

ESL Instructor (Part-time)

Hacettepe University

Jan 2017 - Dec 2023 (6 years 11 months)

Taught EFL, ESP, and academic writing to diverse learners, integrated digital audio tools into instruction, and provided targeted contextualized grammar feedback to improve learner outcomes.

ESP Digital Audio Integration Lesson planning

Graduate Research Assistant

Ankara University

Jan 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 11 months)

Conducted psycholinguistic research on prosody and syntax using eye-tracking, developed experimental stimuli, and performed statistical analyses in R contributing to conference publications.

Eye Tracking Experimental Design Stimuli Development Data Analysis