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Melek Şahinkaya

@melekahinkaya

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I am an English translator and language educator specializing in teaching and intercultural projects.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I seek education, translation, or cultural exchange roles across Europe where I can teach, support youth, coordinate projects, and grow in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

I am a motivated and adaptable English translator and language educator with hands-on experience teaching young learners and adults. I combine classroom practice with online tutoring to deliver measurable language progress.

I hold degrees in Applied English and Translation and English Translation and Interpreting, completed a 180-hour International TESOL, and earned a Pedagogical Formation Certificate recognized by the Turkish Ministry of National Education. I also received HARNO recognition in Estonia and a Youthpass for active participation in a European youth project.

My professional experience spans classroom assistance, volunteer teaching in Estonia, online tutoring on Preply, and translation work for the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. I have supported lesson planning, classroom management, event organization, editing and proofreading, and youth engagement initiatives.

I am fluent in Turkish, advanced in English, and have basic Spanish, and I bring strong communication, organizational, and intercultural skills. I am seeking opportunities in education, translation, or cultural exchange projects across Europe where I can support learners, coordinate community programs, and contribute to inclusive, collaborative teams.

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Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Online Tutor

Current

Preply

Mar 2020 - Present (5 years 8 months)

Provided online Turkish and English tutoring to five learners since March 2020, achieving satisfactory progress for all students.

Lesson planning Curriculum Adaptation

Youth Worker Volunteer

Põhja-Tallinn Youth Centre

Jul 2025 - Aug 2025 (1 month)

Supported young people through educational, recreational, and cultural activities; organized events and workshops and fostered social inclusion and participation for local youth.

Youth Work Event Coordination Intercultural Communication Social Inclusion

Volunteer Teacher

Raasiku Kool & Aruküla Lasteaed Rukkilill

Oct 2024 - Jul 2025 (9 months)

Organized educational and cultural activities, supported language development for children, and assisted lead teachers with classroom duties and communication.

Lesson planning Language Development Classroom Assistance Activity Design

Translator and Interpreter

Ministry of Culture and Tourism

Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 (2 months)

Translated documents from English to Turkish, performed editing and proofreading, and supported interdepartmental communication for international projects.

Translation Proofreading Editing English Turkish Translation

Tutor & Translator

Tuition and Translation

Jul 2012 - Jan 2019 (6 years 6 months)

Provided private tuition in Maths, English and Turkish and translated job applications and documents from English to Turkish to support local learners and jobseekers.

Tutoring Translation English Turkish Translation Lesson planning

Retail Assistant

Asımoğlu

Jun 2017 - Sep 2017 (3 months)

Guided customers on product choices, operated the cash till, maintained shelf presentation and assisted with deliveries and store housekeeping.

Customer Service Merchandising stock replenishment Inventory Control

Assistant English Teacher

Cahit Zarifoğlu Primary School

Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Supported classroom activities during internship by preparing lesson plans and materials and assisting students in developing their English language skills.

Lesson planning Classroom Support Classroom Management

Erasmus Project Assistant

Erasmus Project

Participated in Erasmus exchange activities, led team-based events and supported language learning and event organisation across multinational student groups.

Event Coordination Team Leadership Intercultural Communication Language Learning