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Elif Kareni

@elifkareni

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I am a passionate English teacher and translator inspiring confidence in learners from kindergarten to high school.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative school role where I can teach varied age groups, use my special education training, grow professionally, and design engaging, inclusive language programs.

I am a passionate English teacher and translator with classroom experience across kindergarten, primary, middle and high school levels. I aim to create engaging and supportive learning environments where students develop language skills and confidence.

I have taught in state and private schools in Antalya and across Türkiye since 2015, including work with special needs students and a range of age groups from 4 to 18. My roles have included English teaching positions in state middle school, special needs state school, and several private schools.

I hold a degree in English Language and Literature and a degree in Philosophy, as well as a Pedagogical Formation Certificate and a Certificate in Special Education. I am fluent in English, have basic Italian and German, and am a native Turkish speaker.

I bring strengths in lesson planning, classroom management, project management, effective communication and teamwork, and I enjoy integrating outdoor education, photography and storytelling into learning. I am committed to ongoing professional development and inclusive classroom practice.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

English Teacher

Müjgan Çetin Private School

Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year)

Taught kindergarten English, designed play-based activities to build foundational language skills, and established classroom routines for early learners.

Early Childhood Education Play Based Learning Classroom Management Lesson planning Communication Child Development

English Teacher

Learning and Development Center

Sep 2023 - Jun 2024 (9 months)

Delivered primary-level English instruction, developed learner-centered materials, and supported teacher training and development initiatives.

Learning and Development Lesson planning Curriculum Development Communication Training Leadership

English Teacher

Enerji Private School

Oct 2022 - Aug 2023 (10 months)

Taught primary and middle school English, coordinated curriculum alignment with staff, and delivered interactive lessons to increase student engagement.

Curriculum Development Lesson planning Classroom Management Communication Teamwork Public Relations

English Teacher

Hazar Dicle-Fırat Private School

Sep 2021 - Jun 2022 (9 months)

Taught English to students aged 9–11, created engaging lesson plans and assessed progress to improve reading and writing skills.

Lesson planning Curriculum Development Assessments Classroom Management Early Childhood Education Communication Time Management

English Teacher

Special Needs State School

Sep 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year)

Taught English to students aged 14–18 and adapted instruction for learners with special needs to support inclusion and language acquisition.

Special Education Classroom Management Communication Patience

English Teacher

State Middle School

Sep 2015 - Feb 2016 (5 months)

Taught English to students aged 10–14, developed and delivered age-appropriate curriculum, and managed classroom activities to support language development.

Lesson planning Classroom Management Curriculum Development Communication Teamwork Time Management