Moon ALTINTER
Vancouver,BC
Summary
A dedicated and highly energetic English / ESL Instructor with a demonstrated teaching, department leading and project supervising experience. Have taught learners ranging from 13-55 years old at all levels with a predominant focus on post-secondary and secondary education. Deeply keen on raising awareness in the concepts of cultural diversity and global citizenship. Particularly passionate about academic writing process and offer courses that not only enhance students' language proficiency but also equip them with the essential skills needed for effective communication in academic contexts.
Dedicated educator with strong foundation in curriculum development and student engagement. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to evolving educational needs. Equipped with expertise in instructional strategies, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Consistently focused on achieving tangible results and supporting student success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
LaSALLE COLLEGE VANCOUVER
09.2023 - Current
- Courses taught: ENG101 Rhetoric and Composition, ENG103 Academic Writing, COM100 Speech and Communication, COM201 Advanced Communications, GBLS100 Global Studies
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Academic Writing Instructor
SEV AMERICAN COLLEGE
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Delivered Writing curriculum including Academic Essay writing, advance sentence structures, Punctuation, Creative Writing Skills, Research, Citation and Presentation skills, developing argumentative skills for EAL students.
- Provided constructive criticism on students'' written work, enabling them to hone their writing skills and develop a strong authorial voice.
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement interdisciplinary projects that emphasized the connections between writing and other subject areas.
Head of Foreign Languages Department
TED ATAKENT COLLEGE
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: IGCSE curriculum school
- Led the department consisting of 4 native and 7 local foreign languages teachers academically and administratively in an efficent way
- Acted as the IGCSE Exam officer and IPQ (Independent Project Qualification) Coordinator
- Co-developed an innovative digital student improvement and performance tracking system
- Worked as the main responsible for curriculum development, material development, developing efficient assessment-checking and feedback providing systems, teaching and learning quality improvement, encouraging the use of digital portals and web2.0 tools
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
School Principal
OKE Preschool
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Company Overview: A nursery school with an English-German-Turkish integrated curriculum
- Managed all parent-school relations, academic and curriculum-based administrative jobs; acted as head of the faculty and other employees
- Streamlined enrollment procedures to attract more students while maintaining high-quality educational offerings for current attendees.
Academic Research Writing Instructor
BOGAZICI UNIVERSITY
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Taught Academic Research Writing Course (AE 201) to Industrial Engineering Students
- Improved students' critical thinking skills through the incorporation of analytical reading and essay-writing exercises
- Taught citation styles and Academic Integrity principles
EAL Instructor
Bahcesehir SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY SECONDARY SCHOOL
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Taught Use of English, Introduction to Literature, Academic Writing, IELTS preparation courses to Grade 9-10-11 classes
- Encouraged peer collaboration through group activities and assignments, fostering a supportive learning environment.
School Principal, EAL Instructor
UKLA ACADEMY LANGUAGE SCHOOLS
08.2007 - 08.2011
- Acted as the administrative head of the school
- Taught General and Business English to adults and delivered high quality EAL lessons to the companies
EAL Instructor
PRIVATE BORNOVA SECONDARY SCHOOL
08.2004 - 08.2007
- Taught TOEFL, IELTS Exam preparation and English Proficiency Exam preparation courses
EAL Instructor
AEGEAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL
08.2002 - 08.2004
- Taught TOEFL, IELTS Exam preparation and English Proficiency Exam courses
Education
Master's Degree - Linguistics
Bogazici University
Istanbul12.2018
TESOL - Diploma -
Aegean University
Izmir12.2004
Skills
- ESL (EAL/ELL)
- Academic Writing
- Research Writing Skills
- Communication and Presentation Skills
- Global Studies
- MS Office Skills
- IELTS training
- Strong communication skills
- Online teaching proficiency
- Adaptive learning
- Interactive learning
- Collaborative learning
Awards
- Ranked as the 1st top scoring student in national university entrance exam, 05/31/96
- Scholarship for Academic Achievement during BA
- Remarkably positive feedback on student surveys
Timeline
Instructor
LaSALLE COLLEGE VANCOUVER
09.2023 - Current
Academic Writing Instructor
SEV AMERICAN COLLEGE
08.2021 - 08.2023
Head of Foreign Languages Department
TED ATAKENT COLLEGE
08.2018 - 08.2021
Academic Research Writing Instructor
BOGAZICI UNIVERSITY
09.2016 - 06.2017
School Principal
OKE Preschool
07.2016 - 08.2018
EAL Instructor
Bahcesehir SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY SECONDARY SCHOOL
08.2013 - 06.2014
School Principal, EAL Instructor
UKLA ACADEMY LANGUAGE SCHOOLS
08.2007 - 08.2011
EAL Instructor
PRIVATE BORNOVA SECONDARY SCHOOL
08.2004 - 08.2007
EAL Instructor
AEGEAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL
08.2002 - 08.2004
Master's Degree - Linguistics
Bogazici University
TESOL - Diploma -
Aegean University
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