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Yasemin Eylem Peker

EXPERIENCE

v 2000-2001(Part time)

Private Learning Centre

Istanbul,Sultanbeyli,TURKEY

English Teacher

§ Teaching English to young learners

v 2001-2003(Part time) Private Kindergartens Istanbul, Camlica&Eyup,TURKEY English Teacher

§ Teaching English to Kindergarten Class ages 5&6.

§ Helping to improve kids’ language skill at a young age with numbers, colors, shapes, fruits, songs, short stories and funny games. Developed learning station in second language. Established an active learning environment through positive feedback. Creating multicultural awareness through teaching the fundamentals of English language. v 2003-2005 Anatolian Public High School Iğdır,TURKEY English Teacher

§ Grade 9,10&11

§ Preparing students for college with advanced English, helping them for their future plans to get a job related to a second language. Taught reading comprehension, advanced vocabulary and listening methods through Language Experience Approach methods. Maintained effective behavioral management within the classroom and set their own goals by incorporating motivational activities and positive reinforcement strategies. Motivated students to take charge of their own learning and set their goals enhancing student improvement in both understanding and performance.

v 2005-2007

English Teacher

§ Grade 9&10

Sehit Koray Akoguz Public High School Van,TURKEY

v 2007-2008 Sultanciftligi Primary School Istanbul,Umraniye,TURKEY English Teacher

§ Grade 6 & 7

§ Taught basic English with books and with a variety of sources including books, technology, and hands-on activities. Established a learning environment that students were actively engaged and involved. Used cultural activities, songs, and materials to enhance student learning and self-esteem. 2 P a g e

v 2009-2011 Orlando Science Schools Orlando, FL

Turkish Teacher

§ Grade 6,7&8

Improved kids` language development, broad their horizon against other cultures, languages and life styles. Implemented positive classroom management strategies based on the workshops and seminars that is taken in Atlanta every year in July regularly. Participated in grade level curriculum and team meetings, parent conferences, and field trips. Communicated with parents on a regular basis via weekly progress reports, phone calls, and email. A strong talent to develop and implement a creative curriculum that reaches every student`s learning style and ability empowering students to succeed and realize their individual goals. A trustworthy and approachable individual with excellent communication to cooperatively work with parents and faculty to meet the needs of students and promote the philosophy and goal of the school. v 2014-2015 Orlando Science Elementary Schools Orlando, FL P.E. Teacher aid

§ Grades K-5

Reinforce the instruction, preparing materials and equipment, supervise students and assist special needs students.

v 2016 August – Current University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Graduate Teaching Assistant – Grader

§ Responsible to support logistics of the class, like grading and proctoring exams. Implementing the policies that regulate student grades, other class-related university policies, and the resources available to help you perform your tasks. v 2015 December – Current

Turkish Bilingual Interviewer Part-time

§ Conduct follow-up interviews in Turkish by telephone with worldwide business customers of high technology companies. Follow Turkih script in a conversational manner, using cultural awareness and professional courtesy. Listen carefully and pose spontaneous follow-up questions. Do data entry of customers' ratings and verbatim comments, translating them to good written English. 3 P a g e

EDUCATION

v 2015 – Current University of Central Florida Orlando, FL

§ Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages MA Degree v 1997 – 2003 Marmara University Istanbul, TURKEY

§ English Teaching Bachelors’ Diploma

v 2006-2009 Yuzuncu Yil University Van,TURKEY

§ English literature Master`s Degree

v 2008-2008 Interactive College of Technology Atlanta,GA

§ English As a Second Language Program

Ø Attended many other professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops, seminars to maintain and improve professional competence.

Ø Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations and academic contests. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

v 2008-2009 Orlando Turkish cultural Center Orlando,FL

§ Teaching Turkish to adults

v 2004-2005 Turkish Education Foundation Istanbul,TURKEY

§ Summer Camp Instructor and teaching Turkish and English v 2002-2003 Kartal Anatolian Public High School Istanbul,TURKEY

§ Internship

v 2013-2014

§ Translation and news reports, making news, writing op-ed articles. Zaman America NewYork ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES

v 2010-2011 University of Central Florida Orlando,FL

§ Mentoring & Clinical Supervision of Pre-Professional Educators /EDS 5356.91 v 2009-2010 American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language

§ Advanced High Certificate in Turkish

v 1999-2000 ISMEK Istanbul,TURKEY

§ Proficiency in Turkish Folk Dance Instrument “ Baglama” 4 P a g e

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Dedicated and innovative instructor who helps students to enhance their self-confidence and personality. Supports colleagues and administration in facilitating each child`s social and intellectual growth by creating an atmosphere of mutual respect and open communication. Exceptional communicator with students and parents with a caring manner. Encourages socialization and team spirit and motivates students. Sponsoring some clubs such as Turkish singing, poetry reciting, Turkish folk dance and Turkish proficiency test and getting first, second and third places with lots of awards.

PROFILE: Caring teacher with more than 7 years of experience including all kinds of grades starting from kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, high school and adult learners, both of the countries Turkey and the U.S.

-Strong background in high school and middle school at teaching English and Turkish.

-Strong talent to communicate with students according to their ages and personality.

-Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

-Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, education and revision of programs.

-Prepare administer and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students` progress.

-Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children`s progress and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.

-Enjoys sharing knowledge and encouraging development of others to achieve specific team goals. REFERENCES

Mesut Erdogan Orlando Turkish Cultural Center, Executive Director 904-***-**** Abdulaziz Yalcin Orlando Science Schools, Principal 407-***-****

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