Berfin Köçer

Dedicated and enthusiastic English Language Teaching graduate with experience in schools, language institutions, youth projects, international events, and nonformal education settings. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, student engagement, and communicative language teaching. Experienced in teaching learners of different age groups through language schools, internships, speaking clubs, and volunteer teaching activities.

Strong background in intercultural communication, Erasmus+ projects, youth work, and educational content creation.

English Teacher & Office Assistant at Akın Dil Language School (2025-01 – 2025-12)

• Taught English lessons to middle school students.
• Supported student progress monitoring and classroom activities.
• Designed educational materials and visual content using Canva.
• Created quizzes and interactive activities for learners.
• Assisted with office administration and student communication.
• Contributed to social media content preparation and course promotion activities.

English Speaking Club Facilitator at Yurt Time Project (2025-01 – 2025-12)

• Facilitated English Speaking Club sessions for university students.
• Planned discussion-based activities to improve fluency and confidence.
• Encouraged active participation through interactive speaking tasks.

Intern Teacher at Muhittin Böcek Anatolian High School (2024-01 – 2025-12)

• Conducted teaching practice with secondary-level students.
• Prepared lesson plans and classroom activities.
• Observed and applied effective teaching methodologies.

Intern Teacher at Mustafa Kemal Secondary School (2024-01 – 2025-12)

• Assisted in lesson delivery, classroom management, and activity design.
• Supported language development and classroom participation.

English Instructor at British Culture Language School (2023-01 – 2024-12)

• Delivered CEFR-aligned English lessons to young learners and teenagers.
• Designed engaging lesson plans tailored to students' language levels.
• Assessed student progress through quizzes, speaking activities, and classroom observation.
• Adapted teaching methods to different learning styles and learner needs.
• Encouraged communicative language learning through interactive activities.

Volunteer English Teacher (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• Conducted English speaking and grammar activities for youth.
• Organized educational games to improve vocabulary and communication skills.

Interpreter & Guest Guide at Antalya Diplomacy Forum (2023-01 – 2023-12)

Translator & Hostess at Ethnosport Forum & Built-In Innovation Summit (2024-01 – 2024-12)

Sworn Translator (English – Turkish) at Antalya 20th Notary Public (2025-01 – Present)

• Providing certified English–Turkish and Turkish–English translation services.
• Translating legal, educational, and official documents.
• Ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with notarial requirements.

BA in English Language Teaching – Akdeniz University – Faculty of Education (2021-01 – 2025-12)