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Title: Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language
Posted by: Reyhan Tanýn Korkmaz
Location: Istanbul,
Date: March 18, 2006


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PROFILE
professional language teacher with extensive experience teaching Turkish as a foreign language to foreign executives, business professionals and ex-patriates
able to energize and motivate students to reach their goals and consistently recognized by colleagues and students as a highly effective and dedicated teacher
high recall and retention rates for language instruction services from foreign companies and students
have succesfully built a solid reputation through both student and company referrals
able to energize and motivate students to reach their goals in both private and group instruction settings

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
developed a very effective methodology for teaching Turkish based on ‘basic’, high-frenquency vocabulary learning coupled with ‘basic’ grammar
rapidly introduce an immersion environment in the classroom
equal focus on developing key competencies in writing, reading and oral communication
this approach allows non-native Turkish speakers to rapidly communicate (writing, reading and oral) in Turkish and faciltate their integration into Turkish society


EDUCATION
Ýstanbul University, Faculty of Education 2001 - 2004
M. A. Degree: Thesis “Vocabulary Knowledge and Teaching Vocabulary in Turkish as a foreign language” under the supervision of Meral Oraliþ
established a methodology of teaching Turkish as a foreign language by applying name’s concept of basic words to Turkish as taught as a second language
dissertation received high recognition by defense committee members

Marmara University, Faculty of Education, English Language 1991 - 1997
B. A. Degree and Teaching Certificate


EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

EF Language Schools 2004- current
Turkish Language Teacher
preparation of course materials for private and group instruction
taught Turkish in formal classroom environments and introduced students to “real-life” scenarios outside the classroom
initiated a project to adapt English as a second language texts and their pedagogical concepts to teaching Turkish as a foreign language

Özel Umut Çengelköy Ýlk Öðretim Okulu 2003-2004
English Primary School Teacher
introduced children (ages 5-13) to English language through formal vocabulary and grammar lessons as well as more informal methods, such as games and songs

Berlitz Language Centre 2000 - 2003
Turkish Language Teacher
preparation of course materials for private and group instruction
taught Turkish in formal classroom environments and introduced students to “real-life” scenarios outside the classroom
initiated a project to adapt English as a second language texts and their pedagogical concepts to teaching Turkish as a foreign language

Modern Egitim Fen Okullarý (MEF) College 1997 - 1998
English Prep- and Preschool Teacher
introduced children (ages 5-6) to English language through formal vocabulary and grammar lessons as well as more informal methods, such as games and songs
developed an annual cirriculum to set comprehension targets for pre-school children
monitored and assisted prep-students during study-hall

FOREIGN LANGUAGE SKILLS
fluent in English

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
MS Offýce and Internet Applications
possess drivers licence and automobile

BRITISH COUNCIL CERTIFICATES
“Certificate in English Language Teaching” (CERTELT) 1998
“Teaching English to Young Lerners” 1997
“Support for Trainee Teachers” 1996




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