Summary

Work experience

• Freelance translator, Localization Specialist

  Dubai

  2016.06-Current

  (9 years)

  as a freelance localization specialist • Main activities and responsibilities · Reviewed source text for translation errors and making corrections in translation software Provided feedback to translators on the quality of their work Reviewed the translated material for cultural appropriateness and accuracy Reviewed and revised translated documents for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax errors
• Director

  York High School & New York Basic Education

  2018.11-2022.09

  (4 years)

  - Formulated development strategies to attain the institution vision and goals - Ensured that the mission of the institution is carried out - Drew up policies and priorities for development projects - Planned and managed institution resources, staff appointment, promotion and dismissal - Approved development plan, annual plan and the budget - Set the direction for long-term development of the institution, and giving staff sufficient flexibility and authority to implement specific duties and plans involved in the day-to-day operation of the institution - Reviewed school plans and budgets to see if they are in line with the overall education goals and school policies, and made appropriate adjustment when necessary - Set criteria and procedures for staff selection - Promoted education for the students of the school and led the school to strive for excellence and continuous improvement - Evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of the staff and formulated staff professional development policies that take into account individual needs of the teachers, the direction of school development and the learning interests of the students - Promoted a culture of professional development and developed a life-long learning attitude within the institution.
• Marketing Manager

  MAFEDA Health Travel Agency

  2016.10-2018.10

  (2 years)

  • Main activities and responsibilities - Established marketing goals based on past performance and market forecasts - Worked with marketing staff to develop detailed marketing plans for all media channels and sales teams - Approved and oversaw the creative development of promotional materials, website content, advertisements, and other marketing-related projects - Adjusted marketing campaigns and strategies as needed in response to collected data and other feedback
• Turkish Language Instructer

  Qatar International Academy for Security Studies

  2013.08-2016.10

  (3 years)

  • Main activities and responsibilities Used a student-centered, nurturing environment to aid students in gaining oral and written proficiency Used total immersion techniques to improve student’s functional conversation skills Used storytelling, the internet (interactive whiteboard) grammar instruction, cooperative learning, homework, literature, film, music, and translation to maximize student’s growth in the language Responsible for devising the annual curriculum to meet the needs of the students; conducting tests and evaluations on students’ performance; preparing progress reports Selected the appropriate textbooks and other course material for the current academic year Prepared lesson plans and easy to learn teaching material to facilitate student learning. Following A.C.T.F.L Can-Do Statements to frame and create communicative lesson plans. Used creative and communicative teaching methods. (training students for O.P.I and W.P.T) Mentored students in effective language skills and the correct usage of everyday vocabulary and grammar. Developed and approved manuals, guidelines and other reports on state educational policies and practices for distribution to various school districts. Coordinated procedures for setting educational policies on specific subject areas or grade levels Studied and recommended the appropriate choice of instructional materials, teaching aids, and other related equipment. Ensured strict adherence to current Health & Safety regulations of the school Ensured that student growth and progress is consistent and appropriate for age group, subject area, and program classification. Guided and counseled students.
• Lecturer

  Adana Kemal Serhatli Police Vocational College

  2011.09-2013.08

  (2 years)

  • Occupation or position held Lecturer / Member of Board • Main activities and responsibilities Taught basic and professional English to police recruits, Using a student-centered, nurturing environment to aid students in gaining oral and written proficiency Used total immersion techniques to improve student’s functional conversation skills Used storytelling, internet (interactive white-board) grammar instruction, cooperative learning, homework, literature, film, music and translation to maximize student’s growth in the language Responsible for devising the annual curriculum to meet the needs of the students; conducting tests and evaluations on students’ performance; preparing progress reports Selected the appropriate textbooks and other course material for the current academic year. Prepared lesson plans and easy to learn teaching material to facilitate student learning
• Lecturer

  University of Zagreb ZAGREB / CROATIA

  2006.08-2011.09

  (5 years)

  • Main activities and responsibilities Teaching Turkish in all levels
• Lecturer / Member of Board

  Adana Kemal Serhatli Police Vocational College

  2003.07-2006.09

  (3 years)

  • Main activities and responsibilities Teaching basic and professional English to police recruits

Educational experience

• Dicle University Faculty of Education, Diyarbak

  B.Ed – Teacher of English

  1988.08-1992.07

  (4 years)

  B.Ed – Teacher of English

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