Didem Sezal
Clarinda,Australia
Summary
I hold a degree in English Language Teaching from Marmara University, complemented by certifications in CELTA, English Australia, and Pearson. With seven years of teaching experience, including one year as a trainee and six years as a full-time English teacher, I am well-versed in various pedagogical approaches. I am committed to teamwork and collaboration and strongly believe in the importance of professional development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELICOS Trainer & Assessor
Melbourne City College Australia
06.2023 - 06.2024
- General English, Advanced & Upper Intermediate
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
English Teacher (Part time)
Ideal English Language Course
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Primary & Secondary School
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
English Teacher
Doğa College & ITU Foundation
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Secondary and Primary School
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Enhanced student literacy skills by implementing focused reading and writing activities.
English Teacher
Altınhas Holding Company Vega Schools
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Kindergarten (Bilingual system, IB – PYP)
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best teaching practices and strategies in early childhood education sector.
- Utilized creative storytelling techniques to captivate young learners'' attention while teaching new vocabulary words contextually relevant to each story themetopic.
- Enhanced students'' language skills by incorporating interactive activities and multimedia materials in lesson plans.
- Partnered with parents to keep them informed on their child''s progress, addressing concerns and providing guidance for at-home support.
Education
Bachelor of English Language Teaching -
Marmara University
Istanbul, Turkey01.2018
CELTA (University of Cambridge ESOL Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) -
British Side
Istanbul, Turkey01.2019
Skills
- New Hire Training
- Planning and coordination
- Lesson Planning
- Proficient in Online-Teaching via Zoom
- Good communication skills gained through my experience as a teacher Compatible in teamwork and peer work
- Ballet
- Pilates and Fitness
- Mentoring skills as an English teacher Up to date with the current developments in the teaching field Values lifelong self-improvement Preparing and creating up-to-date materials for study plans Using technological equipment in classroom environment Preparing micro/macro lesson plans for both yearly and weekly studies Problem solving Creative problem solving
Certification
Approaches to Online English Language Teaching by English Australia
Languages
English
German
Greek
Turkish
Empowercyprusyouth
Greek lessons (A1)
Digitalskills
Proficient user, Proficient user, Independent user, Proficient user, Proficient user
Personal Information
- Title: English Teacher
- Date of Birth: 04/16/1995
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Cypriot, Turkish
Projects
Volunteered for RSPCA Victoria Voluntary public service for Marmara University Central Library Comenius project (European Community’s Lifelong Learning Programme)
Training
- Don’t stop learning webinar series by PEARSON & ITU
- Blend space & Piktochart
- Remote teaching & learning that lasts by Dr Tony Gurr
- Building more engaging lessons online by PEARSON & ITU
- Discussion: Using your textbook in a virtual learning environment
Timeline
ELICOS Trainer & Assessor
Melbourne City College Australia
06.2023 - 06.2024
English Teacher (Part time)
Ideal English Language Course
01.2022 - 01.2023
English Teacher
Doğa College & ITU Foundation
01.2019 - 01.2022
English Teacher
Altınhas Holding Company Vega Schools
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of English Language Teaching -
Marmara University
CELTA (University of Cambridge ESOL Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) -
British Side
Approaches to Online English Language Teaching by English Australia
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