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Merve Deniz Comert Min

Merve Deniz Comert Min

Seoul,11

Summary

Friendly, personable, and possesses classical teaching and knowledge of various methods to excite students about literature, language and communications. Focuses on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.

I am a passionate teacher dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students. With years of experience being both the student and the teacher, I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges learners face and tailor my lessons to meet their individual needs. I believe in the power of language to connect people and cultures, and I strive to instill confidence and fluency in my students. My goal is not just to teach English, but to inspire a lifelong love of learning and communication in each of my students.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

English Instructor

ETCOCO Education
03.2023 - 03.2024

Worked in Seoul Sindo and Namsa Elementary schools as an after-school teacher.

  • Adapted lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles and abilities within the classroom setting for optimal comprehension of material covered.
  • Played an active role in curriculum planning meetings with fellow teachers to ensure alignment between English courses throughout grade levels.
  • Improved classroom engagement by implementing interactive teaching techniques and hands-on learning experiences.

English Instructor

READ101
09.2019 - 09.2022
  • Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
  • Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
  • Assigned books and other materials to improve reading comprehension.
  • Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.

Freelance Translator

Gallup Korea
09.2020 - Current
  • Replicated flow, style and overall meaning of original texts.
  • Translated documents for research departments, supporting data collection and reporting.

Freelance Interpreter

Freelance
05.2016 - 05.2019
  • Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
  • Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
  • Maintained message content, tone and emotion as closely as possible.
  • Provided language translation and customer service skills to clients in various business sectors.
  • Attended business meetings to provide accurate consecutive translations of conversations between members.
  • Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.

English Instructor

Bricks English
01.2015 - 05.2017
  • Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students

Proofreader

The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
02.2015 - 02.2015
  • Checked and corrected grammatical and spelling errors in children's books.
  • Managed finished works and version edits for comprehensive record of each file.
  • Revised work to identify missed mistakes before completing assigned assignments.
  • Researched content and grammatical issues to check accuracy of information.

Translation and Cultural Localization

Line+
09.2013 - 02.2014
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.

Instructor

Ankara Tennis Club
06.2011 - 08.2011
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
  • Assisted students in retaining lecture information with creation of guides and course materials.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Linguistics

Hacettepe University
Ankara, Turkey
09.2009 - 2015.02

Exchange Program - English Language And Culture

Gongju University
Gongju, Republic Of Korea
03.2012 - 2013.12

Skills

Pronunciation coaching

Timeline

English Instructor

ETCOCO Education
03.2023 - 03.2024

Freelance Translator

Gallup Korea
09.2020 - Current

English Instructor

READ101
09.2019 - 09.2022

Freelance Interpreter

Freelance
05.2016 - 05.2019

Proofreader

The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
02.2015 - 02.2015

English Instructor

Bricks English
01.2015 - 05.2017

Translation and Cultural Localization

Line+
09.2013 - 02.2014

Exchange Program - English Language And Culture

Gongju University
03.2012 - 2013.12

Instructor

Ankara Tennis Club
06.2011 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Arts - English Linguistics

Hacettepe University
09.2009 - 2015.02
Merve Deniz Comert Min