Melike Uzal
Espoo,Uusimaa
Summary
Caring teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with families, and colleagues.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Turkish Teacher
Helsinki Municipality
Helsinki, Uusimaa
08.2022 - Current
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Islamic Teacher
Helsinki Municipality
Helsinki, Uusimaa
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided instruction in Islamic studies, including Quranic recitation and interpretation.
- Assisted colleagues with administrative tasks related to the department.
English Teacher
Beykoz University
Istanbul , Beykoz
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Encouraged self-expression among learners through oral presentations or role plays.
Turkish Teacher
Kerava Municipality
Kerava, Uusimaa
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
Turkish Teacher
Helsinki Municipality
Helsinki , Uusimaa
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
Turkish Teacher
Vantaa Municipality
Vantaa, Uusimaa
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Turkish Teacher
Espoo Municipality
Espoo, Uusimaa
08.2009 - 08.2014
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Teacher Education
University of Helsinki
Helsinki06-2019
Master of Arts - English Philology
University of Helsinki
Helsinki06-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Department of Foreign Language Education
Boğaziçi University
Istanbul/ Turkey 06-2007
High School Diploma -
Giresun Anatolian Teacher’s Training High School
Giresun/Turkey01.2003
Ph.D. - General Philology
University of Helsinki
HelsinkiSkills
- Bilingual education
- Finnish
- Turkish
- English
- MS Office Word
- MS Office Excel
- MS Office PowerPoint
- Kahoot
- Student needs assessment
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Student assessment
- Special Education
- Group and individual instruction
- Cultural Sensitivity
Personal Information
Languages
- Finnish
- Turkish
- English, Advanced, good command of both written and spoken English
- German, Native speaker
References
Available on request
Hobbies and Interests
- Bilingual education
- L1 and L2 acquisition
- Books on interpersonal communication
- Modern Turkish Literature
- Turkish Art Music
- Turkish Folk Music
- Turkish Folk Dances
- Psychology
Languages
Turkish, Finnish
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Turkish Teacher
Helsinki Municipality
08.2022 - Current
Islamic Teacher
Helsinki Municipality
03.2022 - 06.2022
English Teacher
Beykoz University
08.2018 - 08.2020
Turkish Teacher
Kerava Municipality
08.2015 - 08.2017
Turkish Teacher
Helsinki Municipality
08.2015 - 08.2017
Turkish Teacher
Vantaa Municipality
08.2013 - 08.2014
Turkish Teacher
Espoo Municipality
08.2009 - 08.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Teacher Education
University of Helsinki
Master of Arts - English Philology
University of Helsinki
Bachelor of Arts - Department of Foreign Language Education
Boğaziçi University
High School Diploma -
Giresun Anatolian Teacher’s Training High School
Ph.D. - General Philology
University of Helsinki