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Meral Kacar

San Francisco Bay Area

Summary

Experienced and skilled ESL Instructor versed in using effective and communicative methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Multiple years of experience in teaching ESL to students at high school and undergraduate levels as well as to business professionals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple projects simultaneously with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities. Detail-oriented administrative professional and team player with strong organizational skills. Business-savvy with excellent decision-making skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

ESL Instructor

Cañada College
08.2023 - Current
  • Taught classes daily with advanced, beginner and intermediate levels of students.
  • Delivered and developed lesson plans by using broad range of teaching techniques and strategies.
  • Tailored lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and speeds.
  • Instructed students in using visuals, games and textbooks to improve writing, speaking and reading skills.

ESL Teaching Aide

Canal Alliance
03.2023 - Current

Supported and assisted teacher with lesson delivery. Led class in breakout rooms to ensure group and pair activities are carried out correctly. Worked with diverse populations, including communities of color, immigrants, and persons of various ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, and abilities. Kept track of individual students who are struggling or having issues in class.

Realtor

Disen Cai Real Estate Group
03.2020 - Current
  • Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
  • Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
  • Help team leader with the organization of buyer and property showings.
  • Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
  • Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
  • Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making.
  • Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.

Restaurant Manager /Business Partner

Spasso Restaurant & Wine Bar
05.2017 - Current

Managed front of the house maintaining contact with kitchen staff, serving staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly. Served food and prepared and served beverages and mixed cocktails to customers.

Store Manager

Custom T's
09.2013 - 05.2015

Worked with clients on one-on-one basis to design and print custom artwork on apparel and gift items. Designed store look and visual displays to increase store sales. Worked on marketing new items through various social media platforms.

EFL Instructor

Istanbul Kultur University
08.2012 - 09.2013

Taught EFL classes to undergraduates of different majors at Preparatory School. Prepared students for their majors with relevant language knowledge by creating and presenting a natural learning environment. Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule. Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on different learning styles and needs.

EFL Instructor

Marmara University
08.2010 - 07.2011

Taught EFL to undergraduates of engineering majors at preparatory school. Prepared classes to increase students’ curiosity in natural and motivating learning environment. Taught ESP focusing on engineering majors to prepare students and their language level for their undergraduate majors. Assessed students’ performances by grading their oral and written exams.

English Language Tutor

Berlitz Language Schools
09.2009 - 05.2011

Tutored business professionals in small groups and on a one-on-one basis to teach General English and Business English.

English Language Tutor

Deniz Danismanlik
10.2008 - 05.2011

Foreign education and college counseling. Prepared high school students for college. Tutored them to improve their General English focusing on writing skills.

Practicum

Korkmaz Yigit Anadolu Lisesi
09.2009 - 06.2010

Mandatory Practicum to complete BA in Teaching English Language. Guided observation of EFL classes at high school level. Practiced teaching demo classes to put theoretical knowledge of communicative methods end techniques into real-class activities.

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English Language

Marmara University
Istanbul, Turkey
07.2010

Certificate - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

UC Berkeley Extension
Berkeley, CA
12.2023

Certificate - Cambridge University CELTA

Teaching House New York
Manhattan, NY
08.2011

Certificate - Business Administration

UC Berkeley Extension

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Beginner
A1
German
Beginner
A1
French
Beginner
A1
Turkish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

ESL Instructor

Cañada College
08.2023 - Current

ESL Teaching Aide

Canal Alliance
03.2023 - Current

Realtor

Disen Cai Real Estate Group
03.2020 - Current

Restaurant Manager /Business Partner

Spasso Restaurant & Wine Bar
05.2017 - Current

Store Manager

Custom T's
09.2013 - 05.2015

EFL Instructor

Istanbul Kultur University
08.2012 - 09.2013

EFL Instructor

Marmara University
08.2010 - 07.2011

English Language Tutor

Berlitz Language Schools
09.2009 - 05.2011

Practicum

Korkmaz Yigit Anadolu Lisesi
09.2009 - 06.2010

English Language Tutor

Deniz Danismanlik
10.2008 - 05.2011

Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

University of San Francisco

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English Language

Marmara University

Certificate - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

UC Berkeley Extension

Certificate - Cambridge University CELTA

Teaching House New York

Certificate - Business Administration

UC Berkeley Extension
Meral Kacar