Olivia Pekcan
About Me
Introduction:
Hello!
I am Olivia, a native from the UK, a postgraduate and currently doing my masters, obtained a TEFL Certificate in 2012 and have 5 years of experience in various teaching roles.
Worked with children, teenagers and adults in classes consisting of one to one, small groups, large groups and online sessions.
I have experience teaching beginner to advanced level including, EILTS, TOEFL, exam preparations and business English.
Looking forward to being a part of your team.
Education
BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON
MSC MANAGEMENT
March 2018
CAMBRIDGE SEMINARS
CERTIFICATE
April 2012
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
March 2012
Experiences
Private English Language Teacher (ESL,EFL)
Self Employed
November 2012 to March 2018
Online, one to one, small groups teaching privately either at home or in students house.
ESL, TEFL, TESOL Instructor,
English Time Overseas Education
March 2013 to March 2015
An overseas English language school operating all over Turkey and internationally
- Taught Grammar, Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking to multi cultural students in six levels – Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced plus Bus. Eng.
- Availed of the exercises from Betty Azar, Raymond Murphy, Headway, Cutting Edge and several ESL websites to supplement teaching materials in addition to the in-house teaching text books.
- Enhanced the students’ vocabulary aptitude by providing level appropriate vocabulary, definitions and their usage both written and verbal.
Foreign Languages Department Coordinator / Head Teacher
Istanbul Istinye University
March 2015 to April 2016
A newly established university located in in central Istanbul
- Coordinating a team to develop an English language curriculum for Istanbul Istinye University.
- Creating lesson plans as well as course materials for multiple profession-specific instructional tracks—healthcare, engineering, aviation, business management, and social sciences.
- Creating a curricular ensuring deadlines were met within budget given
- Being imaginative, intellectually curious, paying attention to detail, being tenacious in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles
Marketing Coordinator and ESL Instructor
Istanbul Gold Refinery Inc
April 2016 to November 2018
An internationally operating refinery which produces mainly gold, silver and other precious metals, based in Istanbul, Dubai, Germany and USA.
- Plan, create and carry out business English language lessons to senior managers focusing on the language essential for the purpose of business and marketing
- Collaborate with international and national training departments to identify and implement new programs according to local laws and customs.
- Assist department in recruitment and training of sales staff and identify all strengths and weaknesses provide support to sales and marketing team.
- Develop, manage and organise all marketing materials and provide an interface with company staffs and international distributors.