Umut Ozkurt has over 10 years of experience teaching English to speakers of other languages. He holds a BA in English Language Teaching from Anadolu University and an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from York St John University. His experience includes positions as a lecturer at Jumeira University and instructor roles at AETG/Al Faisal Academy and the European Center for the Development of Vocational Training. He is proficient in English, Turkish, Arabic, and French and has strong skills in Microsoft Office applications and using technology to enhance learning.

1. UMUT OZKURT
Midik Mahallesi
Adana Turkey
Email: umutzkurt@hotmail.com
+905452492579
EDUCATION
Sep 2009- Nov 2010 MA Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
York St John University, United Kingdom
Sep 2003- Oct 2007 BA English Language Teaching
Anadolu University, Turkey
SKILLS
LANGUAGES: English, Turkish, Arabic, French
COMPUTATIONAL: Microsoft programmes including Word, Excel, and Power Point
TEACHING METHODOLOGY: Building strong professional relationships with student,
identifying individual learning needs, clear instructions, interactive materials
EXPERIENCE
Sep 2013- Aug 2015 Lecturer in English Language
Jumeira University, Dubai
• Prepare lecture material and assignments /exams
• Marking assignments and carrying out formative assessment
• Guidance to students on the comprehension techniques.
• Organizing various competitions for students to improve their linguistic skills.
• Assistance to the instructors in organizing various activities in the language.
Apr 2012- July 2015 English Language Instructor
AETG /Al Faisal Academy, Riyadh
• Plan, organise, and provide instruction in English that meet the standards.
• Provide instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the institute’s
instructional program so as to ensure that students meet and exceed learning
targets.
• Address all aspects of communication through appropriate instruction that
develops each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in the appropriate
content area.
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2. Sep 2010- Feb 2012 English Instructor European Center for the Development of
Vocational Training, Jubail/Riyadh
• Teaching Business English to company employees
• Teaching General English to young learners aged between 9-17
• Promoting student development through the use of technology-based learning.
• Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date record of student attendance and
performance.
• Taught English at Institute of Public Administration as a project.
Sep 2009- June 2010 English Teacher & Translator,
(RAY) Refugee Action York,
York St John University United Kingdom
• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons.
• Regular Volunteer at workshops as an English teacher to help international
students improve their English speaking skills.(York St John University)
• Helping pupils and their parents improve their listening, speaking, reading and
writing skills via individual and group sessions.(RAY)
• Attending social events.
Sep 2007-July 2009 English Teacher,
Deulcom International, Turkey
• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of classes and age
groups;
• Preparing and setting tests, examination papers and exercises;
• Teaching intensive English programmes to primary, high school and university
students.
REFERENCES
Shamikh Siddiqui Lecturer, College of Business Administration
Jumeira University, Latifa Bin Hamdan Street, Dubai/UAE
Shamikh.siddiqui@ju.ac.ae +971506832557
Salim Amin Recruiter & Coordinator
Arabian Education and Training Group, Riyadh/KSA
salem@aetag.info+966114552444
Rachel Wicaksono Senior Lecturer and Head of Programme MA TESOL
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3. York St John University, Lord Mayor’s Walk, York/UK
r.wicaksono@yorksj.ac.uk +441904876965
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