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Cem Yucel

English Lecturer

Summary

Multilingual and dedicated English Lecturer offering fourteen years of comprehensive teaching experience in Australia, Turkey and Japan. Using multiple types of technology to facilitate and enhance learning. Committed team player who aims to foster open, supportive and academically challenging lessons in which each learner feels oneself safe, special and appropriately challenged.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
6
6
Languages

Work History

Cambridge A2 &B1 Speaking Assessor

Cambridge University Press and Assessment
Osaka
2022.09 - Current
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.

Facilitator

Kobe Gakuin University
Osaka
2022.09 - Current
  • Used diverse teaching materials and motivational approaches to reduce learning gaps and instruct students.
  • Facilitated dialogue between participants, and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
  • Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting Cooperation and Cultural Awareness.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Partnered with teachers to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
  • Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.

ALT

Brain Power
Osaka
2022.06 - Current
  • Mentored students needing extra time and assistance to learn.
  • Reinforced positive classroom behavior to maintain enjoyable classroom experience.
  • Researched new and modern teaching methods.
  • Held culture and theme days to demonstrate Turkish culture, language and history.
  • Held theme days focused on various English speaking countries to boost Cultural Awareness in students.
  • Prepared daily lesson plans for students to correspond with district curriculum.

EFL Teacher

Be Top Language School
Sannomiya, Kobe
2022.07 - 2022.08
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Collaborated with team members to maximize learners' learning processes.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Online EFL Teacher

The Address Education Centre
Izmir
2021.01 - 2022.05
  • Built rapport with learners by showing them respect, attentiveness and applying empathy skills.
  • Worked with students to understand their needs and provide excellent service.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help learners wherever needed.

ESL Teacher

Milestones English Academy
Melbourne
2019.05 - 2020.12
  • Assisted learners from around the globe in improving their four macro skills by utilizing Communicative and Task Based Methodologies.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
  • Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.

ESL Teacher

Universal Institute of Technology
Melbourne
2014.09 - 2019.05
  • Taught ESL to international students from Elementary to Upper Intermediate levels in a multicultural and positive environment.
  • Increased ESL students' Communicative Skills by integrating Task-Based and Communicative Methodologies.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
  • Assessed work of adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.

Lecturer

Izmir University
Izmir
2010.09 - 2014.07
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
  • Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
  • Mentored undergraduate students in effective next-steps for education and career preparedness.
  • Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
  • Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.

EFL Teacher

TAKEV
Izmir
2008.07 - 2010.08
  • Taught English from 5th to 8th grades by implementing " Task-Based and Communicative Methodologies" to maximize learners' interaction and participation.
  • Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
  • Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum and ESL activities.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.

Education

MBA - MBA

Kaplan Business School
Melbourne, Australia
2018.11 - 2020.10

Master of Arts - Master of TESOL

La Trobe University
Melbourne, Australia
2014.07 - 2016.07

Bachelor of Arts - American Studies

Ege University
Izmir, Turkey
2002.09 - 2006.06

Skills

    Cultural Awareness

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Affiliations

Cambridge University Press, The UK 2022- Current

JALT, Japan 2021-Current

The University Grapevine,Japan 2022- Current


Software

Microsoft Office

Google Sites

Certification

TESOL Certificate Course

Timeline

Cambridge A2 &B1 Speaking Assessor

Cambridge University Press and Assessment
2022.09 - Current

Facilitator

Kobe Gakuin University
2022.09 - Current

EFL Teacher

Be Top Language School
2022.07 - 2022.08

ALT

Brain Power
2022.06 - Current

Online EFL Teacher

The Address Education Centre
2021.01 - 2022.05

ESL Teacher

Milestones English Academy
2019.05 - 2020.12

MBA - MBA

Kaplan Business School
2018.11 - 2020.10

ESL Teacher

Universal Institute of Technology
2014.09 - 2019.05

Master of Arts - Master of TESOL

La Trobe University
2014.07 - 2016.07

TESOL Certificate Course

2013-07

Lecturer

Izmir University
2010.09 - 2014.07

EFL Teacher

TAKEV
2008.07 - 2010.08

Bachelor of Arts - American Studies

Ege University
2002.09 - 2006.06
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