PERSONAL DATA:

American Language Programs September 1996-July 2002
Campbell, California USA

Taught adult foreign students from beginners to advanced all language skills including conversation, listening, business English, reading, writing, literature, and test preparation for TOEFL/TOEIC/Cambridge exams. I also acted as Assistant Director from 2000-2002.

OVERSEAS

EF English First May 2003-February 2004
Surabaya, Indonesia
Taught classes from total beginner to advanced levels English conversation and grammar.
Students ranged in age from 9 to adult including many university and business students.

Kasgarli Mahmut Lisesi September 2002-February 2003
Istanbul, Turkey
Taught grades 5-12 from beginner to advanced levels. Head of English/Drama Club.

Eyuboglu Lisesi 1993-1996
Istanbul, Turkey

Taught elementary and high school students from beginners to advanced in all aspects of the English language: reading, writing, listening and speaking, including grammar and creative writing. Head of Drama and Journalism Clubs. Tutored students for the Cambridge English Exams.

Darussaffaka Lisesi 1992-1993
Istanbul, Turkey

Taught one remedial English class, one class of beginners, and one advanced reading and writing class. Head of Drama Club for first and second year language students.

Atanur Oguz Lisesi 1989-1992
Istanbul, Turkey

Taught first and second year language students with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Head of Drama Club: several short plays and one major production.

EDUCATION

St. Giles College, San Francisco, CA, USA
International Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, the equivalent of the RSA Certificate.

San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, USA
Bachelor of Arts Degree with Distinction in English.