Ayfer Bakoglu
Beverley,East Riding of Yorkshire
Summary
Motivated, confident, and energetic individual. Adaptable, open, and friendly team player dedicated to helping improve student experience. Offers developed organizational skills to support team. Experienced teaching professional with strong background in classroom management, lesson plan development and motivating students. Proven success in using innovative teaching methods to improve student understanding. Dependable and reliable English teacher with over 4 years classroom experience creating vibrant learning atmospheres to enhance student understanding. Builds excellent rapport with students and utilizes differentiated teaching methods to increase engagement with literary concepts and meet varied student needs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Teaching Assistant in primary/secondary schools
Tradewind Recruitment
Hull, Kingston upon Hull
03.2025 - Current
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips providing safe, supportive environment.
- Offered one-on-one guidance to struggling students for improved academic performance.
- Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
- Oversaw students during breaks to maintain safe environment.
- Supervised students to maintain adherence with health and safety requirements, inside and outside classroom environments.
- Prevented student misbehaviour through constant classroom monitoring and prompt interventions.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
Teaching assistant/supply in secondary schools
James Ray Recruitment
Hull, Kingston upon Hull
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitated active learning environments with engaging teaching aids and resources.
- Encouraged pupil autonomy through guided independent study initiatives.
- Assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Improved student engagement by utilising interactive learning techniques.
- Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
- Maximised student learning time by providing smooth transitioning support between lessons.
- Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
- Gave students papers related to assignments and collected finished work.
Learning support assistant
SAAF Education | Supply & Recruitment Agency
Hull, Kingston upon Hull
12.2024 - Current
- Improved student engagement by providing one-on-one support and guidance.
- Encouraged independent learning habits amongst pupils through consistent mentoring.
- Adapted teaching approach according to students' unique needs, achieving better comprehension.
- Monitored pupil progress closely, providing timely feedback to teachers and parents.
- Assisted struggling pupils during class hours, leading to improved grades over time.
- Offered calm and focused conflict-resolution, defusing problematic behaviour with compassion and emotional intelligence.
Online English teacher
Time to Help
London
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Built relationships with students through ongoing feedback and friendly conversation.
- Delivered personalized and high-quality English lessons online for [14] students across [UK].
- Optimized student learning, using virtual whiteboards and screen-sharing technology to supplement teaching.
- Assessed students' progress to create and implement action plans.
- Guided students to gain more fluency by proactively correcting pronunciation and grammar mistakes.
Private tutor
Self-employed
Abuja
08.2018 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with students to create strategic, achievable learning schemes, aiding achievement of desired goals.
- Achieved proven improvements and high exam success rates, resulting in excellent student feedback.
- Implemented individual learning strategies to meet unique student needs.
- Simplified complex concepts into easily digestible information for student benefit.
Coordinator
Non-profit organization
Abuja
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Discussed issues and brainstormed solutions with various groups and individuals to maintain project progress.
- Coordinated project meetings, documenting key action items and decisions.
- Planned and coordinated events and activities, maintaining seamless and efficient workflow.
Gap year
Gap year
Konya
09.2012 - 09.2018
- Focused on personal development and dedicated more time to my hobbies and interests.
- Engaged in creative projects, learning water marbling art and playing a musical instrument.
- Prioritized mental and physical well-being by participating in activities like yoga , meditation , and nature walks , which helped improve my focus and balance.
- This time allowed me to build a better work-life balance, leaving me more motivated and energized for my future career.
English language teacher
High School
Konya, Selcuklu
08.1998 - 08.2012
- Developed outstanding professional relationships with pupils and parents, instilling frameworks of continued educational and personal support.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by expressing continued enthusiasm for curriculum and commitment to every student.
- Ensured continued student progress and development by conducting termly assessments, providing detailed feedback in meetings with parents and guardians.
- Provided additional support to struggling students, promoting improved academic confidence.
- Organized extra-curricular activities and field trips to supplement and enhance learning experience.
- Applied various instructional approaches, experiential learning and self-assessment to increase retention and understanding.
Education
Master of Arts - TESOL
University of Hull
09.2023 - 09.2024
NVQ Level 3 - Teaching Assistant
De Montfort College
03.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English language and literature
Selcuk University
Konya 09.1994 - 07.1998
Skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Motivational communication
- Creative class planning
- Zoom teaching
- Personalized learning strategies
- Student engagement techniques
- TEFL qualified
- ESL
- Patience and tolerance
- Empathetic understanding
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Turkish
Native
French
Beginner
Certification
- Teaching Assistant Level 3
- Coaching
- TESOL
- Exam Invigilator
- SEND awareness
Timeline
Teaching Assistant in primary/secondary schools
Tradewind Recruitment
03.2025 - Current
Teaching assistant/supply in secondary schools
James Ray Recruitment
01.2025 - Current
Learning support assistant
SAAF Education | Supply & Recruitment Agency
12.2024 - Current
Master of Arts - TESOL
University of Hull
09.2023 - 09.2024
NVQ Level 3 - Teaching Assistant
De Montfort College
03.2023 - 09.2023
Online English teacher
Time to Help
09.2022 - 11.2023
Coordinator
Non-profit organization
09.2018 - 06.2021
Private tutor
Self-employed
08.2018 - 07.2022
Gap year
Gap year
09.2012 - 09.2018
English language teacher
High School
08.1998 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English language and literature
Selcuk University
09.1994 - 07.1998
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