Murathan Kale
About Me
Introduction:
I am an EFL teacher of Turkish origin; however, I was born and spent a considerable part of my life in Germany. Accordingly, I am bilingual and I think that knowing a second Germanic language like one’s mother tongue as an EFL teacher is an indispensable asset.
I believe that teaching a Western language to students from different geographical regions also includes helping them to overcome cultural barriers because language is one of the fundamental components of culture. I feel that the world is heading towards a globe of intercultural harmony and awareness. Therefore, one of the important duties of an EFL teacher is to bridge cultural gaps while teaching English. I am sure that my awareness and integration of eastern and western culture will help students understand the English language and culture better. Furthermore, I would also be able to teach German and Turkish upon request.
Education
King George International Business College – Canada
TESOL
April 2015
Marmara University
EFL Teacher (English Teacher Education Degree)
July 1989
Experiences
Lecturer
Ninth September University/Istanbul Aydin University
September 2011 to June 2015
· Taught content-based English as a foreign language at academic levels.
· Assessment/marking/report writing.
· ESP preparation and evaluation
· Gave TOEFL-IBT preparation courses
Officer and English Instructor
Turkish Air Force
March 1990 to April 2011
· Taught, as part of an in-service training program,
basic, intermediate, upper- Intermediate
English (EFL) as well as TOEFL proficiency to military personnel.
· Taught content based military writing and briefing
styles in English, as well as military jargon to
military personnel assigned to overseas duties within the NATO.
· Besides being an English teacher, also worked as the
Ground Safety Officer of the Air Force
Language School, dealing with risk management and assessment, as well as
accident investigation and reporting.
· Worked as Ground Safety Inspector for the Air Training
Command of the TUAF inspecting, assessing and reporting any failures
or misconducts within its affiliated units
regarding safety procedures and rules.(at corps level)
· Was assigned as the Chief of Students’ Bureau of the
Air force Language School focusing on
student admission, disciplinary issues, and graduation procedures.